
Solution focused legal thinking
We have particular expertise in serious crime and regulatory offences, receiving instructions from government agencies, local authorities, businesses, insurers and private individuals. Our barristers have experience in both prosecuting and defending.
Our wider expertise encompasses a diverse range of commercial and chancery litigation and advice, including banking and financial services, contracts, corporate and company law, fraud and asset tracing, professional liability, real estate, restructuring, insolvency, and tax.
Our private client experience allows us to assist in matters from trusts, wills, probate, and tax to issues arising in the Court of Protection. We are committed to our clients and strive to maintain our exceptionally high standards in our respective fields.
Collaborative and global approach
We collaborate with our clients to achieve optimal outcomes and provide clear, practical advice on their most challenging matters. Whilst situated in London, our barristers team up with clients on a national and international scale. We can provide advice and representation at short notice and at all levels of complexity.
Our consultation process not only provides direct access to legal expertise but also significantly reduces the cost associated with legal processes. Clients have the opportunity to instruct a barrister directly, bypassing the need for a solicitor.

Our commitment to help our clients
Reuben Law Barristers strives to respond promptly and efficiently to client enquiries, ensuring timely communication with those whom you instruct. In instances where competing professional requirements prevent this, a member of our team will contact you to provide information regarding work timelines or response expectations for specific cases.
Our barristers are available to accept instructions on a direct access basis, in order to find out more, please contact our clerks today.

Global Team. World class results.

Rajinder Singh Khela
Managing Director | Year of Call: 2012
Having been called to the Bar in 2012, Rajinder operates an unregulated practice and is responsible for formulating and executing the overarching strategy of the firm.
Rajinder provides leadership and support across all facets of operations, including practice management, business development and marketing, finance, and regulatory compliance.
A crucial aspect of his role entails the cultivation of client relationships, the development of marketing strategies, and the adherence to our fundamental values in guiding our organisational conduct.
His primary focus is on providing high-quality legal counsel to businesses and high-net-worth clients globally. Rajinder offers the following non-reserved legal services:
- Drafting and advising on the terms of commercial and business contracts, employment documentation, and agreements;
- Advising startup entities in areas such as collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), incorporation, mergers and acquisitions, and shareholders agreements; and
- Advising on property transactions, including development agreements, joint venture agreements, and contracts.
Memberships / Appointments
- Member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
- Chancery Bar Association

Satpal Roth-Sharma
Barrister | Year of Call: 2019
Satpal is a highly experienced advocate at the Criminal Bar. She possesses extensive litigation and advisory experience, spanning over 25 years in the legal fields of serious crime, regulatory, corporate, and professional negligence.
She possesses specialised expertise in issues pertaining to family, coroner work, civil fraud, and financial investigations.
Satpal is regularly instructed by the Insolvency Service and is also a Grade 2 prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service.
In 2019, Satpal transitioned to the Bar, combining her skills and experiences gained as a solicitor and practice owner. Her background provides a unique understanding of financial businesses and client needs.
She is registered with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on the Register of Practitioners (Part II).
Memberships / Appointments
- Member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
- General CPS Panel Advocate Grade 2
- Senior Prosecutor CPS
- Admitted as a High Court Advocate (2007)
- Qualified Solicitor (2003)
Satpal is accredited to accept work under the Direct Access Scheme in suitable cases. In order to instruct Satpal, please contact the clerks on +44 (0) 207 769 6701 or at clerks@reubenlaw.co.uk.

Gul Nawaz Hussain KC
King's Counsel | Year of Call: 2000 | Year of Silk: 2018
“Without a doubt he is the single best story-telling barrister in the country. He is phenomenal.” (Chambers UK).
Gul Nawaz Hussain KC is a commanding presence in the world of high‑stakes criminal defence. His practice spans the most complex, high‑profile, and serious cases, while also extending to heavyweight Family Law fact‑finds, Private Law disputes, and major sporting disciplinary and regulatory matters.
A natural jury advocate, the courtroom is where he excels. Confronting overwhelming odds and fighting relentlessly for his clients is the engine of his practice — he thrives on it.
In one rape trial, the defendant had fled the country and was to be tried in his absence. Gul Nawaz Hussain KC was instructed the night before trial, with no Defence Statement, no instructions, and with solicitors leaving court anticipating an inevitable conviction. The entire defence rested on his cross-examination and closing speech. The jury returned a unanimous not guilty verdict.
He has appeared in many of the most prominent and sensitive trials in the country, involving allegations of murder, terrorism, espionage, major drug conspiracies, gang violence, multi‑million‑pound fraud, electoral offences, and serious or historic sexual allegations. His clients include high‑net‑worth individuals, leading professionals, and well‑known figures from the worlds of sport, entertainment, and music.
Within just three years of practice, Gul Nawaz Hussain KC was recognised as a leading barrister by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 — rankings he has maintained throughout his career. His mastery of advocacy was formally acknowledged when he was appointed Queen’s (now King’s) Counsel.
His jury advocacy is matched by his exceptional written and oral legal submissions. Chambers UK has highlighted his “ability to develop great novel arguments”. He has secured significant successes in the Court of Appeal, including on the notoriously difficult ground of fresh evidence.
Gul Nawaz Hussain KC has particular distinction in terrorism cases, often in trials that attract national and international attention. His defence work includes the alleged fifth bomber in the 21/7 London attack plot, the alleged mastermind of the “Bank of Terror” fraud said to be funnelling £1 million to ISIS, and a defendant accused of attempting to murder convicted Serb war criminal Radislav Kristic.
His sexual offences practice is equally formidable. He has achieved acquittals in cases involving multiple rape allegations, historic familial abuse, and complex child sexual exploitation allegations.
He is also among the very few barristers to have defended an electoral fraud allegation arising from a General Election. His fraud expertise includes defending in major multi-million‑pound prosecutions involving intricate financial schemes and professional defendants.
Gul Nawaz Hussain KC’s courtroom skill is equally sought after in Family Law. He has acted in demanding, multi‑day fact‑find hearings involving allegations of abuse, rape, coercive control, neglect, and serious violence. His trial instincts and advocacy precision give his clients a decisive advantage.
Shaped by powerful life experiences, he is driven by a deep commitment to speak fearlessly for those he represents.
He is a respected voice in public legal discourse, frequently invited by media outlets, universities, major organisations, and grassroots and community groups to speak on pressing legal issues.
A lifelong martial artist, Gul brings the same discipline, strategy, and fearlessness from combat sports into the courtroom. He remains actively involved in the competitive fight world, regularly commentating at Muay Thai, K1, and MMA events, and serving as Chair of the Professional Boxing Association’s Adjudication Panel.
With a remarkable array of awards marking an decorated career at the Bar, Gul Nawaz Hussain KC has recently been awarded ’Criminal Lawyer of the Year’ at the 2025 Asian Legal Awards and is nominated as finalist in the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026 for the Criminal Law award.
Memberships / Appointments
- Member of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
- Chair of the Professional Boxing Association’s Adjudication Panel
- Legally Qualified Chair – MPTS (Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service)

Ayesha Smart
Barrister | Year of Call: 2014
“Ayesha has a calming presence. She is a confident advocate who is particularly adept at dealing with complicated legal issues and straightforwardly presenting them.” (Legal 500).
Ayesha enjoys a mixed practice of crime, regulatory, and civil. She also sits as a recorder in Crown Courts across North-East England. She is believed to be the youngest ever black and minority ethnic person to be appointed to this role.
Ayesha prosecutes and defends in all areas of criminal law. She is often instructed in matters from homicide, drug trafficking, serious violence, sexual offences and fraud, often requiring a level of expertise and skill normally associated with somebody of much more senior call.
She is passionate about animal law and is a renowned RSPCA prosecutor. She regularly advises and represents individuals charged with offences against the Dangerous Dog Act 1991, Animal Welfare Act 2006, and Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Ayesha also accepts instructions in personal injury and clinical negligence. With a medico-legal background she has particular strength in healthcare and regulatory matters. Possessing a comprehensive working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology and is proficient in various medical specialities.
Experienced in representing medical and healthcare practitioners in disciplinary proceedings, including final hearings, sanctions, and interim suspensions. She also defends professionals charged with criminal offences, handling quasi-criminal allegations and representing Registrants in conviction cases.
Ayesha regularly appears in the Coroner’s Court, representing parties in inquests into deaths in custody, neglect, medical malpractice, mental health, substance abuse, and road traffic accidents, particularly in cases involving medical malpractice and vulnerable parties. Most of her cases are Article 2 and jury inquests.
She has advised and represented the Trading Standards on food and product safety, service provision, and in Food Crime cases, advising for the prosecution and defence. Also boasts experience in prosecuting private prosecutions led by the Security Industry Authority, Royal Mail, the Local Authority, and the RSPCA.
Memberships / Appointments
- Member of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
- Criminal Bar Association
- Personal Injuries Bar Association
- UK Centre for Animal Law
- General CPS Panel Advocate Grade 3
- CPS RASSO Panel
- CPS Specialist Panel Advocate for Serious Crime Grade 3

Paul Addison
Barrister | Year of Call: 1988
Paul is a highly competent, diligent, and seasoned barrister. He possesses extensive expertise in both criminal and regulatory matters, as well as landlord and tenant cases.
Paul has garnered widespread recognition from judges, professionals, and lay clients alike for his exceptional work. He establishes strong rapport with his clients and delivers exceptional service, earning him a reputation as a reliable and skilled barrister. He is adept at handling cases involving high levels of disclosure, particularly in relation to mobile phone evidence. He regularly appears in Crown Courts and the Court of Appeal across the nation.
He prosecutes a wide range of criminal matters, including violence, serious assaults, sexual offences, drugs, firearms, dishonesty, fraud, and forensic analysis of disclosure. He has also experience dealing with cases like serial child rape, historic sexual offences, family incest, and rape at gunpoint, having been on the RASSO panel. Further, has been nominated as an ‘A’ list counsel on the Attorney General’s Crime Panel of Advocates.
Paul has experience defending various cases, including murder, serious assaults, drug trafficking, and conspiracy cases involving gang violence. He also deals with allegations of dishonesty, including large-scale banking, consumer, and gambling fraud, counterfeit credit card factories, credit card skimming, and substantial City of London conspiracies.
In addition to his criminal practice, Paul is experienced at dealing with regulatory matters. He has prosecuted on behalf of the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency, dealing with cases against doctors, chemists, and dentists. His regulatory work includes cases concerning the Medicines Acts and associated European Directives.
Paul specialises in handling landlord and tenant disputes, particularly taking and defending possession claims. He has experience in both residential and commercial properties and effectively represents both landlords and tenants.
Memberships / Appointments
- Member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
- General CPS Panel Advocate Grade 4
- CPS RASSO Panel
- CPS Fraud Panel Grade 2
- CPS Specialist Panel Advocate for Serious Crime Grade 2
Paul is accredited to accept work under the Direct Access Scheme in suitable cases. In order to instruct Paul, please contact the clerks on +44 (0) 207 769 6701 or email clerks@reubenlaw.co.uk.

“Our approach is simple, we aim to provide expert legal representation to our clients, it’s as simple as that. As we have grown and evolved, what we value most about our work, is our commitment to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.”

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