Daniel N. Ankama
Accredited Legal Rep/Caseworker
Daniel N. Ankama specialises in all matters of criminal defence.
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Daniel has defended in a range of Criminal matters and has a particular penchant for all
aspects of major drug conspiracies and organised crime. His down to earth and
approachable manner has led to him garnering a large client following and is constantly
in increasing demand.
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He frequently represents clients at police stations when they have been arrested and
litigates in cases being heard at both the Magistrates and Crown Court. He is dedicated
to ensuring his clients are supported and informed throughout the course of their cases
from the point of arrest through to the conclusion at court.
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In The Legal 500, he is described as:
“Daniel Ankama is experienced beyond his years. He has the greatest of client care skills, is
super efficient and has a great tactical mind that cannot be taught. There are lawyers with 10
times his experience but only 1 /10th of his tactical skills.”
Professional Memberships & Awards
- Young Fraud Lawyers Association
- London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association (LCCSA)
- Lord Blunkett Scholarship Award
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Education:
- University of Essex - LL.B Law (Hons.)
- University of Law, Guildford - Legal Practice Course
- University of Cardiff - Legal Representative Police Station Accreditation​
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NOTABLE CASES
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Homicide/Grave Related Offences
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R v LB – Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) [2022] – Six handed murder. Represented
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Defendant in case involving “frenzied" attack outside Romford shop. LB was acquitted
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of murder
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R v HAK – Reading CC [2023] – Slough Hindu Temple Murder - Two defendants
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alleged to have operated a County Lines drug business from London to Slough. Linked
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to Killing, which took place in broad daylight in the Car Park of a Hindu Temple. HAK
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was acquitted on drug offences. Received widespread media coverage.
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R v ER - Kingston CC [2022] - Represented defendant in multi handed allegation of
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Murder. ER was alleged to be part of a drugs gang, who stabbed and killed a man as
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part of a drug turf war.
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R v MY - Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) [2023] - Represented defendant charged in
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a multi handed murder shooting involving a “ride out” where shots were fired, killing one
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male and injuring others.
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R v CR – Chelmsford CC [2023] Represented a defendant charged with Attempted
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Murder whilst defending her brother in a complex case involving the stabbing of a man
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in the chest. CR was acquitted of attempted murder.
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Other Serious Crime
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R v JL – Norwich CC [2023] – Represented Ex-Norwich City player charged in large
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scale psychoactive substance drug supply chain.
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R v IM – Kingston CC [2022] – Represented Ex-Cardiff City player charged with section
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18 GBH after stabbing a man in the back.
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R v JG - Wood Green CC [2023] - Represented Ex Queens Park Rangers player in a
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large scale multi handed conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
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R v CJ & PO- Bristol CC [2021] Operation Orochi - Represented defendant alleged to
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have been the mastermind behind a very large-scale County Lines operation to supply
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Class A drugs. Case against PO dismissed, and CJ acquitted.
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R v JA - Snaresbrook CC [2023] - Operation Letter Cap - Defendant charged with a very
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large-scale Drug Conspiracy which involved the seizure of 51 kilos of Cocaine imported
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into the U.K.
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R v OD - Snaresbrook CC [2022] - NCA led operation into large scale conspiracy to
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supply Class B Drugs
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R v PD & JM - Liverpool CC [2022] - Represented defendants charged with multiple
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robberies in a Multi handed case.