Zahid Majeed

OUR TEAM

Director

Director – Sheffield Office

Criminal Defence
Pre-Charge Engagement
Serious & Complex
Drugs
Fraud
Money Laundering
Sexual Offences
Motoring Law

Zahid Majeed is a Director at Ashmans Solicitors and a highly regarded criminal defence lawyer trusted in serious, complex, and high-profile cases. Known for his expertise in pre-charge strategy and police station representation, Zahid is frequently instructed at the earliest stage of investigations, where decisive legal intervention can determine the entire outcome of a case.

Called to the Bar at the Honourable Society of Inner Temple, he combines elite advocacy training with strategic precision, acting for clients facing allegations involving serious violence, large-scale drug activity, and complex fraud.

About Zahid

Zahid Majeed leads the Sheffield office of Ashmans Solicitors and operates at the forefront of serious criminal defence. His practice is focused on high-stakes, reputationally sensitive matters, where early, intelligent strategy is critical.

He is routinely instructed to advise clients prior to charge, attending police stations to control the narrative from the outset, safeguard clients’ positions under caution, and, where possible, prevent cases from progressing to prosecution.

With dual qualification as both a Barrister and Solicitor, Zahid offers a rare combination of forensic case analysis, tactical awareness, and courtroom authority. His approach is measured, discreet, and highly strategic, designed to anticipate prosecution tactics and neutralise risk at every stage.

Zahid has extensive experience in cases involving serious violence, organised criminal activity, and complex financial allegations. He is known for his ability to quickly identify evidential weaknesses, challenge investigative assumptions, and apply pressure at critical decision points

Core Expertise

Pre-Charge & Police Station Strategy
Early intervention, interview planning, evidence positioning, and charge avoidance
Serious & Violent Crime
High-level defence in cases involving GBH, domestic allegations, weapons, and robbery
Drug Offences & Organised Crime
Complex supply cases, conspiracy allegations, and large-scale investigations
Fraud & Financial Crime
Sophisticated fraud matters, conspiracy to defraud, and financial investigations
High-Risk Motoring Offences
Cases involving potential disqualification, reputational impact, or custodial risk
Motoring Offences
Dangerous driving, drink driving, totting up, driving bans

Reputation & Approach

Zahid is recognised for his strategic control of cases at the earliest stage, often shaping outcomes long before matters reach court.

His practice is defined by:

Discretion in sensitive and high-profile matters
Precision in legal and evidential analysis
Authority in negotiation and advocacy
Relentless focus on protecting his clients’ position

Clients and professional referrers trust Zahid where the stakes are highest — liberty, reputation, and future.

Notable Cases

What Clients Say (To be Provided)

To be Provided

— Danish Ali

“ He guided me appropriately and advised me very realistically. He always listened to me carefully. With Mr Imran’s help I was not convicted. I highly recommend them. “

— Danish Ali

“ He guided me appropriately and advised me very realistically. He always listened to me carefully. With Mr Imran’s help I was not convicted. I highly recommend them. “

— Danish Ali

Sheffield Office

Operating from Courtwood House in Sheffield city centre, Zahid leads a specialist criminal defence team delivering a rapid-response, premium service across South Yorkshire.

The office provides 24/7 Police Station attendance, ensuring immediate access to experienced legal representation at any time.