Garrick Law Is Delighted To Welcome Aisha Qazi Shamsuddin To The Team

We are delighted to welcome Aisha Qazi Shamsuddin to the Garrick Law Private Client (Crime & Regulatory) team. Aisha is a highly experienced solicitor who specialises in defending individuals facing allegations of white-collar and serious crime, with particular expertise in financial crime, asset recovery, and complex criminal litigation.

Aisha has acted in a wide range of high-profile matters, including cases involving fraud, money laundering, and Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings, and has considerable experience in white collar crime and fraud prosecuted by the SFO, FCA and other enforcement agencies. Aisha brings valuable insight from her time at the Serious Fraud Office, where she developed specialist knowledge of complex disclosure issues, financial investigations, and prosecution strategy.

Aisha is particularly skilled at advising high-net-worth and high-profile clients in both Regulatory and Serious Crime matters. Known for her calm and meticulous approach, Aisha is widely praised by clients for her ability to manage even the most challenging cases with confidence, discretion, and a clear commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes.

You can read Aisha’s full professional profile here.

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Aisha has already made a fantastic impression since joining, and we’re excited to have her on board. To help you get to know her a little better, we sat down for a quick conversation about her career, her outlook on the legal profession, and what she might be doing if she weren’t practising law.

Hey Aisha, Welcome to Garrick Law. What is it that you love most about working in private crime and regulatory law?

A - “Honestly, it’s the variety and complexity. What I love most about working in private crime and regulatory law is the variety and complexity of the work - no two cases are ever the same.”

That makes a lot of sense — especially in such a fast-evolving area. What advice would you give to someone just starting out in the legal profession today?

A - “If you have the drive and determination to become a lawyer, then go for it. The profession is demanding, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. That’s not to say it won’t be challenging at times, but you must never lose sight of why you started.”

And if you weren’t working in law — what do you think you’d be doing instead?

A - “If I wasn’t a solicitor, I’d be working in the field of children’s special needs. I have a real passion for supporting children who need additional support, shaped by my own first-hand experience. It’s an area that’s very close to my heart and one I find incredibly rewarding.”