Civil & Commercial Law
Although open to attending other court centres, Razak receives instructions to act for individuals and companies in contractual matters in the High Court and Central London County Court. He also provides comprehensive advice in highly complex civil/commercial matters to assist parties in determining their best cause of action. Razak is Public Access qualified and has the authorisation to conduct litigation. - Civil and Commercial Law - Contractual and Business Disputes - Arbitration: Domestic and International - Aviation: Regulatory, Advisory and Litigation
Memberships
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb) - Member of the Technology and Construction Bar (TECBAR)
Case Profile
Mark v Mark [2005] UKHL 42 [House of Lords] {on Illegality of Stay, Domicile and Habitual Residence. This remains a landmark case and the leading authority on domicile in English law and perhaps the most frequently cited authority in the family courts on the topic in recent times. AIC Ltd v Federal Government of Nigeria [2003] EWHC 1357 (QB) {on Sovereign Immunity and Civil Enforcement of Foreign Judgment}. This case is very frequently cited as authority in cases of recognition and enforcement of foreign judgment; procedure for service in enforcement of foreign judgment, and determination of "commercial purposes" of state accounts. Murphy Shipping v Burt [2004] All ER (D) 287 {on Worldwide Freezing Injunction} Attorney General of Zambia v Meer Care Desai, Chiluba and Others [2005] EWHC 2102 (Ch ) {on international confiscation of proceeds of money laundering (former President Chiluba of Zambia)}. Recently won substantial damages for the Claimant in AUE Capital Management Ltd v Tetra Tech International Development BV (subject of non-disclosure agreement in the Chancery Division of the High Court) for breach of contract on a DfID international contract.
Privacy Notice
This privacy notice explains how, why and for how long Razak Atunwa will process or retain your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
If Razak 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 Razak 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/.
Work with Razak
Send us your details and a member of the clerking team will be in touch. Or call us now on 01823 247 247.