Mohammad Hafeez

Introduction

Mohammad Hafeez is a highly experienced criminal practitioner specialising in serious and complex crime. He is regularly instructed for both prosecution and defence in high-profile cases regionally and nationally, with particular expertise in homicide, organised crime, firearms offences, fraud, money laundering, and serious sexual offences.

He has substantial experience in cases involving complex forensic and technical evidence, including cell-site analysis, DNA evidence, pathology, imagery analysis, financial investigation material, and firearms evidence. He is recognised for his analytical approach to difficult evidential issues and his ability to manage complex and sensitive litigation involving multiple defendants, vulnerable witnesses, and significant public interest.

Mohammad has acted in a wide range of serious criminal matters including murder, manslaughter, large-scale drug conspiracies, organised criminal networks, historic sexual offences, and complex fraud prosecutions. His practice encompasses both leading and junior roles in lengthy and document-heavy proceedings.

His work includes cases involving international evidence gathering, extradition proceedings, historic abuse allegations, and sophisticated financial investigations.

Mohammad is known for his measured advocacy, strong case preparation, and ability to deal sensitively and effectively with vulnerable witnesses, bereaved families, and young defendants. He is frequently instructed in matters requiring careful judgement, strategic decision-making, and management of complex disclosure and evidential issues.

He is a Grade 4 Prosecutor.