In a major legal controversy, UK solicitor Rebecca Hume from Howard Kennedy LLP has been implicated in a criminal referral filed by Alkiviades David, the defendant in the case Mahim Khan v. Alkiviades David (KB-2025-001991). The referral shines a spotlight on serious allegations including assault, conspiracy, and harassment, stirring significant concerns about the integrity of the legal process.
This referral is directed to multiple authorities, including the Metropolitan Police Service and the Solicitors Regulation Authority, indicating the involvement spans both the UK and Antigua & Barbuda. Key allegations brought forth involve a physical assault that occurred in the Royal Courts of Justice last month, interference with court processes, and even claims of economic coercion through freezing of funds.
David described the situation as “a coordinated pattern of abuse” that undermines the legal systems in both nations, calling for an immediate and thorough investigation. The referral documents a detailed timeline of alleged misconduct, with a focus on securing CCTV footage and coordinating with authorities on both sides of the Atlantic.
Notably, both ongoing legal matters could ultimately appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, thereby connecting the two jurisdictions directly. The outcome of this referral may set a significant precedent on accountability and the rule of law across borders.
