Insurance Law
With many years of experience in insurance law, Mehedi specialises in Islamic insurance and marine insurance. He assists UK commercial companies in resolving insurance disputes and works with global financial organisations to create specific Islamic insurance-related products. As an expert in the developing area of Takaful, Mehedi can also help Islamic insurance companies establish a footing in the UK under Lloyds of London.
Marine Law
With experience from the third largest marine broker in the world, Mehedi has advised shipping clients in the key areas of:
- Cargo claims
- Charterparty claims
- Collision claims
- Demurrage claims
- Hostage situations
- Kidnap and ransom
- Piers and harbour claims
- Piracy
- Tug and tow
- Use of armed guards
- War and sanction-related work
Mehedi has acted on contentious cases for clients with vessels across the globe including the Arabian sea, Indian sea, Red sea, Gulf of Aden, Persian Gulf and Bay of Bengal. In non-contentious work, clients value the quantity of litigation work he has completed, which gives him the foresight to help them put the right cover and legal structures in place to avoid future problems. Mehedi has also developed a new insurance model for marine cargo which is both Islamic Law and English Law compliant.
Accidents at Sea & Cruise Ship Injuries In Mehedi's experience of Marine Insurance work, he has dealt with various personal injuries suffered by passengers and crew onboard vessel. This included injuries suffered at the high seas due to Captain's negligence and negligence of third parties including vessels and individuals. He has also dealt with injuries sustained onboard due to negligent navigation due to weather and/or use of failure to use marine equipment appropriately.
Contract Law
An experienced litigator and advocate, Mehedi delivers oral and written advocacy including multi-track cases from pre-action right through to trial. He acts in a wide range of contractual disputes including high quantum & fraud cases. Mehedi can attend Applications, make written submissions, draft witness statements and prepare court proceedings, as well as complete other case requirements.
Arbitration
As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration, Mehedi arbitrates on high-value cases in the UK and internationally. He accepts instructions from shipping companies and solicitors, as well as international trading companies and insurance brokers.
Cases have included: A collision in the South China sea which led to a £10 million dispute between an English and Spanish company
A £20-25 million case involving a semi-submergible vessel off the coast of Australia Mehedi works with commercial companies including shipping clients to provide proactive legal advice to ensure that they are suitably protected, should future problems arise. His significant experience in litigation means he is well positioned to anticipate possible scenarios and ensure clients have the right legal support in place.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Dr Mehedi Rahim will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Dr has been instructed by you, your litigation friend, your solicitor or agent, or through a pro bono referral, it is necessary to process your personal data in order to provide legal services. This may include advising on the prospects of litigation, advising on the value of a claim, representation at hearings or trial, and reviewing legal issues or evidence.
Recipients of your data
Depending on the nature of your case, data may be shared with courts and tribunals, your solicitors or agents, witnesses, experts, other legal representatives, ombudsmen or regulators, education and examining bodies, and current, past or prospective employers.
Special categories of data
Some matters require processing special category personal data, including information about health, ethnicity, religion, trade union membership, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal allegations and convictions. Such data will only be processed where necessary to represent you or advise on your claim.
Retention
Your personal data will be retained for no longer than necessary and, where possible, anonymised. In general, records relating to cases are retained for at least six years to comply with professional obligations under the Bar Code of Conduct and tax record-keeping obligations.
Once your case has concluded and any fees have been paid, only the personal data necessary for regulatory compliance, conflict checking, defence of complaints or fee disputes, and reference in future similar cases will be retained.
Your rights
You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed, request a copy of that data, request rectification of inaccurate data, object to certain processing, request restriction of processing, or request erasure where the GDPR permits it. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, although doing so may mean Dr can no longer provide the legal services requested.
Security
Appropriate physical and technical measures are taken to safeguard your personal data and prevent unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse or disclosure.
Complaints or queries
If you have any questions about this privacy notice, or how your personal data is used, please email clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk or the clerks at clerking@thebarristergroup.co.uk, or call 01823 247 247.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Further information is available at ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/.
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