Avirup Chaudhuri

R v G and others (Isleworth) – leading junior for defence in conspiracy to handle stolen plant machinery and associated money laundering

R v K (Luton) – leading junior for defence in historic sexual abuse case

R v Duffy (Snaresbrook, Court of Appeal) – led junior for defence in massive counterfeit currency conspiracy. This is a leading authority on Serious Crime Prevention Orders.

R v S (Wood Green) – led junior for defence in attempted murder of drug dealer

R v Rooney and others (Nottingham) – widely publicised modern slavery case. Represented one of the two defendants (of seven) who were acquitted.

R v S (Southampton) – defending in case involving multiple allegations of rape and other serious sexual offences against multiple complainants

R v W and others (Kingston) – represented lead defendant in a series of cash in transit robberies

R v A and others (Central Criminal) – represented “inside man” in armed robbery – acquitted

R v S and others (Maidstone) – defending in conspiracy to import large quantity of cocaine from South America. Co-defendant gave evidence for the Crown. Acquitted

R v M (Central Criminal) – represented sole defendant to be acquitted in an affray which led to a murder.

R v R and others (Teesside) – defending legal executive in large-scale mortgage fraud

R v G (Reading) – successfully represented serving soldier charged with rape.

R v S (Wood Green) – led junior in attempted murder of drug dealer in course of robbing his “stash”

R v Hancox &Duffy (Snaresbrook, Court of Appeal) – led junior in massive counterfeit currency case. This case is a leading authority on Serious Crime Prevention Orders

R v N and others (Ipswich) – cigarette smuggling

R v W and others (Kingston) – representing  lead defendant in cash in transit robbery

R v S and others (Maidstone) – conspiracy to smuggle large quantities of cocaine from South America. Co-defendant gave evidence for the Crown pursuant to an agreement under the Serious Crime Act. Acquitted.

R v A and others (CCC) – represented alleged “inside man” in armed robbery. Acquitted.

R v G (Reading) – represented serving soldier accused of rape. Acquitted.

R v K (Luton) – leading junior in case of historical sexual abuse

R v Rooney and others (Nottingham) – widely publicised modern slavery case in which the defendants were members of a large travelling family. Acquitted.

R v L (St Albans) – unusual and widely publicised case in which the defendant had self published a book about a family dispute and had it distributed. Charged under Malicious Communications Act. Acquitted after half time submission

R v G and another (Luton) – possession of firearm, ammunition and Class A drugs with intent to supply

R v G and others (Isleworth) –  leading junior in case concerning allegations of conspiring to convert stolen plant machinery and laundering the (extensive) profits. Acquitted

Wide experience including prosecuting multi-handed cases.

R v C and others (Southwark) – Representing NHS manager in “ghost employee” fraud

R v R and others (Teesside) – Representing accredited legal executive in mortgage fraud

Mr Chaudhuri has represented serving police officers on criminal matters.

Mr Chaudhuri  represented professional sportsmen (football, darts) on criminal matters

R v L and others (Norwich) – offences under Video Recordings Act (selling/ renting uncertificated films)

R v S and others (Teesside) – offences relating to overcharging mainly elderly customers for building work on private property