Charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm discontinued following early representations at the investigation stage.
Client acquitted of possession with intent to supply following a contested Crown Court trial challenging the prosecution's evidence of intent.
Successful exceptional hardship argument avoided a totting-up disqualification for a client who relied on their licence for work.
Fraud charges dismissed following a successful half-time submission of no case to answer at Crown Court.
Young client received a non-custodial outcome following mitigation focused on welfare and rehabilitation.
Successful appeal against sentence resulted in a significant reduction in the custodial term originally imposed.
Astons Law Chambers is a London-based criminal defence practice built around a simple idea: you should be able to instruct an experienced barrister directly, without the cost and delay of going through a solicitor first. As a Direct Access practitioner, Ghulam Humayun can advise, prepare and represent you personally at every stage of your case.
The practice is authorised by the Bar Standards Board to conduct litigation, which means cases can be run end-to-end — from the first police station call, through the Magistrates' Court, into the Crown Court, and on to appeal — without handing your case off to a separate firm. That continuity matters when your liberty and reputation are on the line.
Whether you need urgent 24/7 advice at the police station, representation at a first hearing, or a trial team preparing for the Crown Court, Astons Law Chambers offers transparent, fixed-fee clarity from the very first conversation, alongside access to legal aid for those who are eligible.
No layers, no hand-offs. Every case at Astons Law Chambers is handled personally by a barrister who has spent close to twenty years defending clients across London's courts.
Ghulam Humayun leads Astons Law Chambers, a Direct Access criminal defence practice based in London. Admitted as a solicitor in 2007, he holds SRA accreditations in Criminal Litigation and Higher Courts Advocacy, and is authorised by the Bar Standards Board to conduct litigation — allowing him to represent clients personally from the police station through to the Court of Appeal, across violent crime, drug offences, fraud, driving offences, and appeals.
Astons Law Chambers provides direct access criminal defence across violent crime, drug offences, fraud, driving offences, youth court matters, sexual offence allegations, and conviction or sentence appeals. Every case is handled personally, from the first police interview through to trial.
Astons Law Chambers is a Direct Access criminal defence practice — you instruct your barrister directly, with no solicitor required, and no case handed off between departments.
That direct relationship, backed by Bar Standards Board authorisation to conduct litigation, means the same barrister advises you at the police station and represents you all the way through to the Crown Court or Court of Appeal.
Clients come to Astons Law Chambers for direct access to an experienced barrister, transparent fixed fees, and the reassurance of one advocate handling their case from start to finish.
You speak to your barrister directly — not a call handler or a rotating case team.
Cases can be run end-to-end thanks to Authorised Litigator status, without instructing a separate solicitor.
Clear, upfront fee estimates before any work begins, with legal aid access for those who qualify.
Astons Law Chambers believes access to quality criminal defence should not depend on wealth. The practice supports clients through the legal aid system wherever eligible, and takes seriously the responsibility that comes with representing people at the most difficult moments of their lives.
If you have been arrested, charged, or are under investigation, do not wait. Contact Astons Law Chambers today for a confidential discussion about your case.
Direct Access allows members of the public to instruct a barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first. Astons Law Chambers is qualified to accept instructions this way, which can reduce cost and speed up the time it takes to get expert advice.
Not necessarily. Because Astons Law Chambers is authorised by the Bar Standards Board to conduct litigation, cases can be run end-to-end without a separate solicitor. If you already have a solicitor, we are equally happy to work alongside them.
Indicative hourly rates range from £175 to £400 plus VAT, depending on the complexity of the case, the seniority of the barrister instructed, and the urgency of the work required. A clear fee estimate is always provided before work begins.
Legal aid eligibility depends on your income, capital, and the type of case. Astons Law Chambers can help assess your eligibility and, where appropriate, arrange representation through partner solicitor firms who administer legal aid funding.
Yes. Astons Law Chambers offers 24/7 emergency police station representation, and can attend at any hour to advise you during interview.
Astons Law Chambers represents clients at the police station, Magistrates' Court, Crown Court, and Court of Appeal.
Yes. We regularly advise on drink and drug driving allegations, totting-up disqualifications, exceptional hardship arguments, and other licence-loss matters.
Yes. We represent clients under 18 in the Youth Court, with particular attention to the welfare considerations and procedural differences that apply to younger defendants.
Ask to speak to a solicitor or barrister of your choice before answering any police questions, and contact Astons Law Chambers as soon as possible for immediate advice.
Yes. We advise on and represent clients in appeals against both conviction and sentence, including applications to the Court of Appeal.
Not every case proceeds to trial — many are resolved through discontinuance, a negotiated plea, or an out-of-court disposal. However, every case is prepared as though it will go to trial, to maximise your position at every stage.
For urgent matters, such as police station attendance or an imminent court date, we can begin immediately. For general enquiries, we aim to respond the same day.
Yes. All communications with Astons Law Chambers are protected by legal professional privilege and treated in strict confidence.
Call us directly on 07922 247 999, available 24/7, or use our online contact form to describe your situation and we will respond promptly.
