14/09/2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0h61RVSErM&t=108s
Akhmed Yakoob is one of the most polarizing, dynamic, and talked-about figures to emerge from the West Midlands business and political scene in recent years.
Known primarily as the "TikTok Lawyer," Yakoob is a criminal defense specialist and director at Maurice Andrews Solicitors in Hockley, Birmingham. He went from giving viral legal advice online to making national headlines by challenging major political parties as an Independent candidate for both West Midlands Mayor and Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham Ladywood.
In this episode, we sit down with Akhmed Yakoob—criminal defense solicitor at Maurice Andrews Solicitors, viral social media personality, and former West Midlands Mayoral & MP candidate.
Known to hundreds of thousands online as the "TikTok Lawyer," Akhmed has disrupted both the legal and political landscape. From building a massive online following with rapid-fire legal advice to securing nearly 70,000 votes as an Independent mayoral candidate, Akhmed’s rise is a masterclass in personal branding, digital leverage, and political disruption.
In this candid conversation, we explore:
The Legal Journey: Building a career at Maurice Andrews Solicitors under the motto "There is a defense for every offense."
Viral Attention: How he mastered TikTok and social media algorithms to build a massive personal brand.
Political Shake-Up: Shocking the establishment in the West Midlands Mayoral and General Elections.
Community & Youth: His boxing gym initiatives tackling knife crime and empowering young people.
Handling Controversy: Staying authentic and resilient in the face of intense public scrutiny.
Love him or hate him, Akhmed Yakoob knows how to command attention and challenge the status quo!