Avirup Chaudhuri

Cases

Criminal Defence

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

Criminal Prosecution

Wide experience including prosecuting multi-handed cases.

Fraud & Financial Crime

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

 

Professional Discipline

Mr Chaudhuri has represented serving police officers on criminal matters.

Sports Law

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

 

Trading Standards

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