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Amos Waldman

020 7404 1313 a.waldman@doughtystreet.co.uk

Work Department

Position

Criminal defence specialist with an emphasis on regulatory and financial crime, including high value frauds and money laundering instructions.

He is regularly instructed in cases of gravity including allegations of homicide and serious violence, drug importations, armed robbery and firearms offences.

He has been instructed in many voluminous, complex and significant cases, both in his own right and as led junior counsel.

He has particular interests in Contempt of Court, both Civil and Criminal applications.

Amos was a member of the CBA working group who responded to the Law Commission’s Consultation Paper (No. 209) on Contempt of Court.

He is admitted to the approved list of counsel for the International Criminal Court.

Amos is developing a Court of Protection practice. With particular expertise in dealing with clients who have mental health issues; psychiatric and psychological conditions; including learning difficulties and disabilities; and alcohol/drug addictions.

Career

Called 2001.

Languages

Spanish.

Memberships

Bar Human Rights Committee.

Northern and Wales and Chester Circuits

Criminal Bar Association

Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers

Education

LLB (Hons) 2.1  2000

Leisure

Enjoys football, tennis, running, going to the gym, skiing, scuba diving and travel.