Ladan joined the firm in 2000

Since then, she has built a substantial following gaining experience in all areas of criminal defence work with in depth experience in handling high profile serious criminal cases (both public and private) including murder, rape, medical negligence manslaughter, indecent assault, kidnapping, large-scale production/supply/importation of drugs and serious public order offences.

Ladan has higher rights of audience which allows her to appear in the Crown Court and Appeal Courts. She continues to practice at the Police Stations, Youth and Magistrates Court.

Notable cases:

R v U 2009 (Southwark Crown Court) International high value car ringing operation.

R v M 2009 (Inner London Crown Court) Possession of firearm with intent to endanger life involving stand off with armed police.

R v U 2009 (Snaresbrook Crown Court) Perverting the Course of Justice arising from a fatal road traffic accident.

R v N 2008 (Central Criminal Court) Highly publicised murder of a school girl.

R v C and others 2008 (Central Criminal Court) South London gang assassination.

R v D 2007 (Inner London Crown Court) Possession of Firearm, juvenile found in possession of a firearm used in a number of contract killings.