Arshad Mahmood.

Arshad Mahmood is Managing Director, Solicitor and High Court Advocate at Drummond Solicitors. With around 25 years of criminal-defence experience, he provides calm, practical advice to people facing investigations and prosecutions at a time when the consequences can feel overwhelming.

Arshad regularly attends police stations, where early, informed advice can make a real difference. Whether a client has been arrested, is detained for interview or has been asked to attend voluntarily under caution, he focuses on understanding the allegation, the information available and the immediate decisions that need to be made.

He also regularly represents clients in the Magistrates’ Court, from first appearances and bail applications through to case management, trials and sentence. He explains the purpose of each hearing in straightforward language, prepares the necessary information and ensures that clients know what to expect before they enter court.

For serious, either-way and indictable allegations, Arshad’s work includes regular Crown Court attendance. He provides strategic advice and careful preparation from the early stages of a case, working through prosecution evidence, identifying the issues that matter and advancing the client’s case with rigour and purpose.

His approach is rooted in thorough preparation, close attention to law and procedure, and a clear understanding of the evidence. Police disclosure, witness accounts, CCTV, phone material, messages, financial documents and expert evidence all need to be viewed in their proper context. Arshad makes sure clients are not left to navigate that process alone.

He recognises that an arrest or charge can affect far more than the case itself: family life, work, reputation and peace of mind can all be put under pressure. Clients receive responsive support, direct advice about their options and representation that keeps their rights and future at the centre of every decision.