How Fraser Masood Built a Criminal Defence Practice That Actually Fights the System
We Started With a Mission to Change Criminal Defence
In 2021, Fraser Masood had a choice: follow the traditional path of working for established firms, or build something that actually fights for clients when it matters most.
He chose a different path: challenge everything, fight relentlessly, and never accept defeat.
What began as one determined solicitor has become one of the biggest criminal defence providers in Yorkshire – a practice built on the principle that when everything you’ve worked for is at stake, you need someone who refuses to back down.
Every case we take comes back to one thing: protecting what you’ve built.
We Understand What You're Going Through
After representing hundreds of professionals under criminal investigations, we’ve seen the same nightmare scenarios over and over:
- Your reputation is being destroyed before you’re even charged
- The police treat you as guilty from the first interview
- Other solicitors tell you to “wait and see” whilst your career crumbles
- You feel completely powerless against the entire system
- Your family is suffering from the stress and uncertainty
It’s not your fault. The system is designed to favour the prosecution. You needed someone willing to challenge that system from day one.
That’s why we offer our Pre-Charge Intervention – aggressive advocacy that stops allegations becoming charges, and charges becoming convictions.
What Makes Us Different From Traditional Criminal Solicitors
We Challenge the System
We don't accept police procedures at face value. We question, challenge, and push back when others won't.
We Understand Professional Stakes
Your career, reputation, and family's future matter as much as the legal technicalities. We protect both.
You Get Fraser Masood
On serious matters, Fraser Masood handles cases himself. No junior solicitors learning on your career.
We Act Immediately
24/7 emergency response because investigations don't wait for business hours. When the police call, we're already fighting for you.
Real Results for Real People
Notable Wins
- R v W: Murder Acquittal at the Old Bailey - Youth client acquitted after 6-week trial
- R v B: Drug Importation Acquittal - Modern slavery defence for trafficking victim
- R v C: Section 18 GBH Acquittal - Self-defence in serious wounding case
- R v S: Honour-Based Stalking - Crown discontinued at trial after evidence challenge
- R v L: Arson Acquittal - Joint enterprise case dismissed after digital evidence challenge
- R v M: Section 18 Stabbing Acquittal - Serious assault case won at trial
Track Record & Recognition
Ghalib's Background
- One of the youngest qualified criminal duty solicitors in West London
- Built Fraser Masood Solicitors from startup to major regional provider in just 3 years
- Personally handles high-stakes cases for professional clients
Professional Standing
- Built practice from startup to major regional provider in 3 years
- Offices in prestigious locations in both Huddersfield and London
- Personal representation on all serious matters
Meet Ghalib: The Solicitor Who Refuses to Back Down
Ghalib didn’t become a criminal defence solicitor to make friends with the police. He entered this profession because he witnessed too many good people having their lives destroyed by a system that should protect them.
Ghalib brings a different energy to criminal defence. Whilst the average criminal solicitor is 49 and set in traditional ways, Fraser Masood challenges assumptions, questions procedures, and fights harder than anyone expects.
Recent victories include:
- Murder at the Old Bailey – complete acquittal for client facing life sentence
- Drug importation case – all charges dismissed after challenging evidence
- Multiple regulatory investigations – careers saved through strategic intervention
Ghalib Masood splits his time between offices in Huddersfield and London, personally handling every serious case where careers and reputations hang in the balance.
"I've seen what false allegations can do to successful professionals. My job is making sure that doesn't happen to my clients."
Why We Do This
We didn’t start this practice to be another traditional law firm.
We started because too many successful professionals were losing everything they’d worked for because the criminal defence system failed them when they needed it most.
If you’re under investigation and feel like the entire system is against you, you’re not alone. And more importantly, it’s not hopeless.
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Fraser Masood Solicitors – When everything you’ve built is under threat, we fight back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you really influence police investigations?
Absolutely. We directly challenge evidence, question procedures, and negotiate with prosecutors.
Why should I choose a younger solicitor over an established firm?
Experience matters, but so does hunger. Fraser Masood brings fresh energy and modern tactics that traditional solicitors won’t use. Results speak louder than years of practice.
I've been disappointed by other solicitors. How are you different?
We don’t wait for things to happen – we make them happen. When other solicitors say “let’s see what develops,” we’re already challenging the investigation.
How quickly can you respond to urgent situations?
24/7 emergency response. If you’re arrested tonight, Fraser Masood can be at the police station fighting for you within hours.
How much does this level of representation cost?
Your career and reputation are worth more than any legal fee. We provide transparent pricing and work within budgets for serious cases.
Why Fraser Masood
A Different Kind of Criminal Solicitor
Fraser Masood brings fresh energy to criminal defence. Whilst other solicitors play it safe, we challenge the system with a dynamic approach.
Track Record:
- One of the youngest qualified criminal duty solicitors in West London
- Built practice from startup to major regional provider in 3 years
- Excellent outcomes at the most prominent courts in the country.
Youth meets experience
Hungry for wins, skilled in strategy
Personal service
Fraser Masood handles serious cases personally
Direct approach
We tell you the truth, not what you want to hear
Professional focus
We understand what you have to lose
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Your Future Depends on What You Do Right Now
Every hour you wait makes this situation harder to resolve.
The investigation is happening whether you’re prepared or not. The only question is whether you’ll have expert protection fighting for you.
Don’t face this alone. Don’t wait for charges to be filed. Act now.