33 Bedford Row is pleased to announce that Gul Nawaz Hussain KC has been named Criminal Lawyer of the Year at the 2025 Asian Legal Awards.

Organised by the Society of Asian Lawyers (SAL), these awards have been held for over 20 years to recognise professional excellence and the significant contributions made by Asian legal practitioners to the UK legal system.

The award was sponsored by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and determined by a judging panel composed of senior members of the judiciary, including The Honourable Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb. 

As a Silk consistently ranked in both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, Gul Nawaz Hussain KC is recognised for his expertise in navigating intricate legal and factual challenges. This latest accolade from the Society of Asian Lawyers serves as a formal acknowledgement of his sustained commitment to excellence in advocacy and his significant presence at the Criminal Bar.

A specialist in complex criminal litigation, Mr Hussain KC’s practice involves high-profile instructions in cases concerning terrorism, homicide, and large-scale organised crime. Read more here.