Nadeem Holland

R v KM, Murder, 2025 – A case involving a large volume of detailed psychiatric evidence. A five day actus reus trial at Inner London Crown Court was presided over by Mrs Justice Thornton. Nadeem was led by Mary Prior KC and instructed by TV Edwards.

R v AM, [2025] EWCA Crim 131 – Nadeem represented the Solicitor General in an appeal against an unduly lenient sentence. The hearing at the Court of Appeal was presided over by Stuart-Smith LJ, Cavanagh J and Sir Nigel Davis. Nadeem submitted that the sentence imposed at the Crown Court did not adequately reflect the scale and duration of the class A drugs conspiracy which gave rise to this case. The Court of Appeal increased the sentence from 9 year to 11 years and 3 months.

R v OZ, Fatal Road Traffic Collision, 2025 – A trial at the Central Criminal Court. Nadeem was instructed by the CPS Homicide Unit to prosecute a bus driver who had run over and killed an elderly pedestrian. The case centred on the expert evidence from the Forensic Collision Investigators instructed by both the prosecution and the defence.  This evidence centred on the sightlines available to the defendant at the time of the collision and any steps he might have taken to mitigate blind spots.

R v AA, [2025] EWCA Crim 870 – Nadeem represented the Solicitor General at the Court of Appeal before Edis LJ, Cavanagh J and HHJ Mansell KC in a prosecution appeal against an unduly lenient sentence. The Judge at the Crown Court had imposed a sentence of 4 years’ imprisonment for an offence of causing death by dangerous driving. The Court of Appeal increased the sentence to 6 years and 4 months.

R v SA, Fatal Road Traffic Collision, 2025 – Nadeem was instructed by the CPS Homicide Unit to prosecute a bus driver whose bus was involved with in a fatal collision with a pedestrian. The central issue was whether the speed of the bus was appropriate for the prevailing road conditions. A speed calculation was prepared by a Forensic Collision Investigator.

Operation T, Conspiracy to supply class A drugs and firearms offences, 2024 – Nadeem was instructed as leading counsel by the East Midlands Complex Casework Unit. The case centred on a long running conspiracy to transport multiple kilogrammes of class A across the nation. The prosecution relied upon cell site analysis, radio frequency surveys and detailed financial evidence.

R v Ward, Murder, 2024 – Nadeem was led by Simon Ash KC and instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service.  The central issue at trial was whether the defence of loss of control arose on the facts.  Nadeem dealt with presentation of the forensic evidence including the evidence of the blood spatter expert.

R v GD [2024] EWCA Crim 1140 – Nadeem advised the Solicitor General to appeal the sentence in this case due to it being unduly lenient. Nadeem then represented the Solicitor General at the hearing in the Court of Appeal before Stuart-Smith LJ, Mr Justice Lavender and Mr Justice Martin Spencer. The Court of Appeal agreed with Nadeem’s submission that the Crown Court judge had not had sufficient regard to the aggravating features of the case, the defendant’s previous convictions and the need to properly reflect the totality of the offending. The sentence was increased from 9 years to 11 years.

R v AQ [2024] EWCA Crim 1655 – Nadeem advised the Solicitor General to appeal the sentence in this case on the basis it was unduly lenient. Nadeem conducted the hearing at the Court of Appeal before William Davies LJ, Mr Justice Benathan and HHJ Dean KC. The respondent was represented by King’s Counsel. Two points arose: firstly, the judge at the Crown Court had not applied the guidelines correctly.  Secondly, the judge had made a large reduction to reflect poor conditions in the prison estate. The Court of Appeal agreed with Nadeem’s submissions on both points.  The sentence was increased from 12 years 6 months to 17 years.

R v MM, Murder, 2024 – A seven week trial at the Central Criminal Court. Nadeem was led by Mark Harries KC and instructed Tuckers Solicitors LLP. Nadeem’s client was alleged to have commissioned a murder from afar using ‘burner’ phones. The case involved an unusually complex attribution exercise in which 14 different phones were said to have been used by Nadeem’s client during the relevant period of time.

R v KO & another, Murder, 2024 – Nadeem was led by Mark Harries KC and instructed by Tuckers Solicitors LLP.  The case centred on expert evidence regarding causation and CCTV enhancement.

Operation S, Conspiracy to supply class A drugs and Modern Slavery Act offences, 2024 – Nadeem was instructed as leading counsel by the East Midlands Complex Casework Unit.  Sixteen defendants were prosecuted across two trials for their involvement in county lines drugs operations.

R v PM, Fraud, 2024 – The alleged misappropriation of funds by a senior manager employed in a nationwide organisation. The case involved expert evidence on the analysis of handwriting, accounting and the analysis of metadata retrieved from computer files.

R v AM & another, Murder, 2023 – A three week trial at the Central Criminal Court. Nadeem was led by Mark Harries KC. The trial involved complex legal arguments regarding the admissibility of anonymised hearsay and the scope of the law of joint enterprise.

Operation W, Conspiracy to supply class A drugs, 2023 – Nadeem was instructed as leading counsel by the East Midlands Complex Casework Unit.  The prosecution centred on organised crime groups involved in the distribution of large quantities of class A drugs which were intended for onward supply.

R v MR & others, Perverting the Course of Justice, 2023 – A three month trial at the Central Criminal Court. Nadeem’s client was alleged to have disposed of the body of a murder victim. The case involved allegations of police malpractice.

Operation J, Fraudulent trading, 2022 – A Trading Standards prosecution of a rogue trader.  Detailed financial and expert evidence on the quality of services provided and conformity with the appropriate professional regulations.

Operation Q, International bribery and corruption, 2019-2022 – Instructed by the Serious Fraud Office as Senior Independent Counsel leading a team of lawyers conducting a lengthy LPP review as part of a high profile investigation into alleged international bribery and corruption.

Operation S, Conspiracy to supply class A drugs and related firearms offences, 2022 – Instructed as Leading Counsel by the East Midlands Complex Casework Unit.  Wholesale quantities of cocaine allegedly being transported across the UK for onward dilution and supply to end users.  The evidence at trial included cell site material, mobile phone analysis, the use of encrypted devices and surveillance evidence.

Operation O, Conspiracy to possess firearms with intent, 2022 – Instructed as Leading Counsel by the East Midlands Complex Casework Unit. An Organised Criminal Group was in possession of a large number of stolen firearms. The trial involved surveillance evidence, cell site material and contested expert evidence on the legal status of some of the firearms.

Operation P, Murder, 2022 – A murder arising from an alleged honey trap.  The case involved extensive legal arguments on the proper application of the law on joint enterprise.  Nadeem was led by William Harbage KC.

Operation H, Conspiracy to supply class A drugs, 2021 – Instructed as Leading Counsel by the East Midlands Complex Casework Unit.  A thirteen defendant conspiracy to facilitate the wholesale supply of large quantities of cocaine.  Forensic analysis, cell site data and Encrochat material (Operation Venetic) are all features of the evidence in this case.

R v AY & others, Murder, 2021 – The owner of a cannabis factory was killed whilst disturbing a group of burglars.  This case involved detailed consideration of the law on joint enterprise in light of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Jogee.  Nadeem was led by William Harbage KC.

Operation R, Conspiracy to produce cannabis, Possession of firearms,2021 – An Albanian Organised Crime Group ran several cannabis factories across the UK.  The group used illegal firearms for the purposes of maintaining its criminal activities.

HMRC v HA, 2021 – HMRC applied for an Account Forfeiture Order.  The respondent was a businessman involved in the promotion of a nascent cryptocurrency.  The order was sought in the sum of ca. £350,000.

R v MC, Fraud, 2021 – Online investment schemes which are alleged to have been wholly fraudulent.  Investors were induced to pay approximately £600,000 which was neither invested nor returned.  There was a large volume of financial evidence in this case.

CPS Enforcement Unit v AS, 2021 – An enforcement receiver was appointed by the court to oversee the realisation of the respondent’s assets including the potential forced sale of a residential property.

Nadeem is a top class advocate. He has complete control of his cases and an unmatched eye for detail.Legal 500, 2026

Nadeem is an exceptional barrister. His technical judgement is superb and concise and persuasive advocacy.Legal 500, 2026

Nadeem is always well prepared. He is calm in his approach to cases, regardless as to what is thrown at him, which is reassuring for those around him. His calm manner extends to his advocacy - always measured, always reasonable and always very easy to listen to.Legal 500, 2025

As an advocate Nadeem comes across as thoughtful, calm and authoritative when on his feet in court. He puts his lay clients at ease with his approachable manner. He is a very fine advocate.Legal 500, 2025

Nadeem has complete command of the court. He is an impressive performer. Nadeem's legal knowledge is second to none. His intellect is formidable and he sees things in case law that others miss. He is fabulous to work with - charming, patient, and humble. He is undoubtedly a silk in waiting.Legal 500, 2024

Calm, thorough, formidable advocate, meticulous case preparation. Nadeem speaks with a quiet authority and in a way which both juries and judges find attractive.Legal 500, 2023

Very good at absorbing a large amount of paperwork and then formulating complex legal argument from the material. Nadeem is very good on his feet and keeps the jury entertained. Legal 500, 2022

Calm and collected when dealing with complex issues, with a methodical approach to cases and an eye for detail.Legal 500, 2021

Effective with clients, witnesses and judges. Diligent, well-prepared and thoughtful.Legal 500, 2020