Seminars

• ‘Protecting British Citizens in Iran: Putting an End to Hostage-Taking’, (2021)
• ‘Strengthening accountability through the Specialized Criminal Chambers in Tunisia: Principles and Recommended Practices on the Investigation, Prosecution and Adjudication of Sexual and Gender-Based Crimes’, International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) (2021)
• ‘End Impunity in Bahrain: EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime’, European Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (2021)
• ‘Youth Justice and Exclusions’, Harrow Council Youth Offending Team (2021)
• ‘Victims’ Code: Ways Forward for Reform’, Harrow Law Centre (2021)
• ‘Police Powers and Young People’, Prospects (2021)
• ‘Activist Lawyers in a Changing World: Criminalisation of Young Victims’, Law Centres Network Annual Conference (2020)
• ‘Indicators of Sexual Exploitation of Children and Young People’, IGNITE and Harrow Association of Somali Voluntary Organisations (2020)
• ‘Police Powers’, NOMAD (2020)
• ‘Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Indicators and Police Duties’, Romanian and Eastern European Network (2020)
• ‘Criminal Exploitation of Youths: Police Duties’, Harrow Law Centre (2020)
• ‘Improving Access to Justice for Victims of Exploitation II’, Harrow Law Centre (2020)
• ‘Improving Access to Justice for Victims of Exploitation I’, Harrow Law Centre (2020)
• ‘Police Powers’, Harrow Law Centre (2020)
• ”Nice Judge on a Good Day’, Bail for Immigration Detainees, Linklaters LLP (2018)
• ‘Defending Clients Who May Be Trafficking/Modern Slavery Victims’, Sonn Macmillan Walker (2018)
• ‘Britain’s Dirty Little Secret – Immigration Detention’, Bail for Immigration Detainees, SOAS (2017)
• ‘How to Make an Immigration Bail Application’, Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre (2017)

Selected Testimonials

‘I have been an immigration and public law caseworker and solicitor instructing counsel for 9 years. I have worked with all the major chambers in the field … with barristers of all level of experience as well as a number of QCs. It is no exaggeration to say Annahita ranks as one of the very best barristers I have worked with. … Annahita is one of my go to barristers. She possesses the rare mixture of being incredibly friendly and supportive to her clients, while being a tenacious and fearless advocate in the court room. Her knowledge of the law is exemplary and she is always thoroughly prepared. An exceptional barrister. … She provides very comprehensive and thoughtful attendance notes.’ – Adam Spray, Solicitor

‘Annahita is a barrister of the highest calibre who will fight for her clients. She expresses empathy and good legal understanding of the issues before her, ensuring a thorough approach to her work and the legal issues that she is dealing with. I highly recommend Annahita as a human rights barrister who will always do her utmost to defend her clients’ best interests and to succeed with their cases.’ – Pierre Makhlouf, Legal Director

‘[S]he has been extremely competent and tenacious in court, winning great outcomes for my clients.’ – Tom Nunn, Solicitor

‘Thank you for your most able defence of the application [and] your outstanding advocacy.’ – Director observing hearing

‘Annahita provided a high quality client-centric management of my father’s legal case. She demonstrated a degree of empathy towards my father that was even beyond that of my many medical colleagues. She communicated with my father in an easily understandable manner, from which he was able to make informed decisions. Additionally, in the short space of time she spent with my father she developed a rapport that allowed for a trusting client-barrister relationship (this is impressive as generally my father is not a trusting person). Finally, she managed my father’s case with a degree of tenacity and passion that was wonderful to observe.’ – Lay client’s relative

‘I have just had a call from [client]. He stated that they were very pleased with your representation. He said that you were professional throughout, did not raise their expectations, were excellent and that they could not fault you at all.’ – Lay client via Kesar & Co Solicitors

‘Annahita … conducted herself with the utmost professionalism and confidence. Her manner and in particular her empathy were a great comfort… ‘ – Lay client

‘I got a call from [client]. She asked me to thank you again for your fantastic work, as you, in her words, were amazing.’ – Lay client via Bail for Immigration Detainees

‘Really tricky cases so this is a fantastic result. We have spoken to [clients] who asked me to pass on their thanks, they said you were great.’ – Lay client via Bail for Immigration Detainees

‘We have just spoken to client and they were very impressed with the way you fought his case.’ – Lay client via MTG Solicitors

‘Great job and well done for persuading the judge after his initial view. … Well done for getting an excellent result.’ – Jason Smith, Legal Executive

‘Thank you very much for … covering matter at short notice and excellent outcome. Clearly you worked exceptionally hard’ – Teagy Singh Grover, Head of Crime

‘Fabulous result! The client must have been very happy and relieved. Thank you for achieving such an excellent outcome.’– Thomas Cheam, Solicitor