Director , Crime
Sinead Zaman
“ Rising Star..”
Chambers and Partners
Since joining Powell Spencer in 2010 Sinead has built a strong criminal law practice and has experience in all areas of criminal defence work, including murder and serious violence, drug supply, sexual offences, complex conspiracy, fraud and offences of dishonesty. Sinead regularly instructs QCs and barristers for cases in the Crown Courts and the Old Bailey to provide the best possible defence for her clients.
In addition to major crime and high-profile cases Sinead is passionate about community justice, consistently attending police stations to personally defend her clients’ rights from the moment of arrest.
Sinead became a Partner at Powell Spencer & Partners in February 2015.
Notable cases
Secured acquittals in each of her four most recent murder trials
Education
— LLB (Hons) PgDip
Professional Memberships
— Society of Black Lawyers : The main representative group in the UK for lawyers of Asian Caribbean and African descent— LCCSA London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association
Testimonials
"Sinead is a criminal solicitor of the highest quality. She is tactically savvy, fabulous with clients and prepares all her cases immaculately. Sinead gives her all to every client and every case and the brilliant results that she achieves – including in four murder trials in succession – speaks for itself. I recommend her without hesitation to anyone in need of the very best advice and representation.” ~Ali Naseem Bajwa KC, QEB Hollis Whiteman
"Sinead is the Solicitor of choice for defendants facing serious criminal charges. She makes each client feel that they are in safe hands and always goes the extra mile. Her preparation and keen eye for detail ensure that all her cases are thoroughly prepared and that no stone is left unturned." ~ Martin McCarthy KC, Farringdon Chamber
"It is a pleasure working with Ms. Zaman, who is focused and effective while also being personable and warm. She has an evident professionalism and responsiveness that makes it much, much easier to do my job as an expert witness." ~ Dr Rupert Whitaker, Forensic Psychatrist