Anand Beharrylal

1997

Anand is predominantly a criminal defence barrister, but also prosecutes for the Crown Prosecution Service and Local Authorities. He is instructed in cases ranging from Homicide, Sexual offences, Drugs offences (street supply to substantial importations) to large-scale Fraud and Judicial Review. Anand's criminal practice encompasses advice and representation for criminal defence solicitors alleged to have been negligent or against whom wasted costs have been ordered.
In addition to being an experienced Crown Court practitioner, Anand has considerable experience providing advice and representation in the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). His advocacy skills were paid specific tribute by the Court of Appeal in R v Willis [2007] EWCA Crim 79.
Anand regularly undertakes criminal and civil work in Trinidad and Tobago, the latter of which includes Constitutional, Human Rights, Land, Wills and Probate matters. He also offers advice, drafting and advocacy services on appeals before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, both with and without leading counsel. Anand's presentation for the successful appellant was complimented by Lord Walker of Gestingthorpe in the Privy Council appeal of Lawrence v Poorah [2008] UKPC 21.
Anand is strongly committed to high quality training for the Bar and is both an approved Pupil Supervisor and Advocacy Tutor for Lincoln's Inn.

News

Muriel Lawrence v Edna Poorah (Deceased)
Anand Beharrylal appeared for the successful Appellant before the Privy Council in a case that has reversed a precedent set by the Trinidad and Tobago Court of Appeal.
6 April 2008
R v Drew and others (Southwark Crown Court)
Anand Beharrylal after a six week trial secured an acquittal for the second defendant in R v Drew and others at Southwark Crown Court on 26 October 2007, in a case alleging Conspiracy to Control Prostitution and Conspiracy to Launder the Proceeds of Crime
26 October 2007