Direct Access Barrister
Fatima Abdikader Jama
Direct Access Barrister
Fatima Abdikader Jama
A considerable part of her practice includes private instructions. Fatima is also increasingly instructed to defend allegations of serious drug and firearms offences, which often raise issues of gang affiliation, county lines, and modern slavery. Alongside this, Fatima is currently assisting a senior member of chambers in an on-going substantial private prosecution case involving allegations of multi-million-pound fraud.
Fatima undertakes publicly funded as well as private work, including pre and post-charge advice. Fatima has represented a broad range of professionals including company directors and accountants. She is known for her innovative, thorough approach, and common touch with clients.
Fatima has published several articles with a particular focus on general crime, white-collar crime and financial regulation. Her articles have appeared on Lexology, The Expert Witness Journal and Financial Regulation International.
Area of Law
Crime
Fatima specialises in all areas of criminal work.
Fraud
Fatima is well versed in fraud related offences.
Regulatory
Prior to commencing pupillage, Fatima worked at the Financial Conduct Authority for 5 years, in the Enforcement and Market Oversight Division, initially assisting in investigations involving allegations of market misconduct. Fatima was then promoted to a position in the Market Integrity Unit where she identified and developed cases involving breaches of the UK listing regime.
What sort of work do I do?
Crime
Fraud
Regulatory