Saad
Karim

• Family W v H [2023]

– instructed to represent the Claimant on a non-molestation order and Children Act proceedings involving a s91(14) barring order.

• P v A [2023]

– instructed as counsel to represent the Applicant in a complex private law proceedings involving covert recordings, kidnap, abduction, terrorism and other serious allegations in a 4-day fact-finding hearing.

• AD v AT [2021]

- acting for a wife in complex proceedings involving undisclosed international assets and the valuation of several businesses.

• Crime R v F [2023]

– successfully defended a motorist on an aggravating charge of careless driving obtaining a full acquittal and costs following trial.

• R v A [2022]
• – instructed as counsel to advise on a large and complex money laundering and criminal property charge
• Business and Commercial 5KIPB [2021]

– instructed to draft, negotiate and represent the Directors in a multi-million pound share purchase agreement of an SPV 426-unit property investment in England.

• TPGL v Mobi [2023]
• – instructed to represent the Defendant in a multi-million pound cross-boarder multi-jurisdictional investment and share purchase agreement
• Meghjee v BW Foundation [2020]

– acting for the Claimant in an application to seek an injunction to prevent double-tier burials in an Islamic Cemetery during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

• Property Smykov v Smykova [2023]

– successfully defended a former spouse in trespass proceedings brought by her former husband in relation to the former matrimonial home. A resulting trust was established.

• Al-Batti v Kaddam and Abbas [2023]
• – instructed to represent a trustee in a defended application under s.14 and s.15 TOLATA 1996

• The Solicitors Regulation Authority
• The Bar Standards Board
• The Law Society
• The American Bar Association
• The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
• The Society of Mediation - Trustee

With a wide-ranging and active family law practice, Saad represents clients in complex and sensitive matters involving children, finance, and international elements. He regularly appears in the Family Court and High Court and is instructed in cases where high-value assets, trusts, and cross-border issues feature prominently.

Saad has acted in disputes involving child arrangements, financial remedies, injunctions, and allegations of domestic abuse, as well as applications under the Hague Convention and cases concerning child abduction. Saad is highly regarded for his robust yet empathetic advocacy.

He is known for “always putting his heart and soul into the cases he represents” and for “going the extra mile” for clients, as reflected in the many positive testimonials from his previous clients. He combines technical precision and courtroom strength with an approachable manner, ensuring that clients feel supported during what are often some of the most challenging times in their lives.

His recent cases include representing: A wife in multi-jurisdictional financial remedy proceedings involving dissipation and undervaluation of assets.

A claimant in enforcement proceedings securing both damages and costs against a former spouse. An applicant father in complex private law proceedings involving allegations of kidnap, abduction, terrorism, and serious sexual offences — where no findings were made and a Lucas direction was given against the opposing party.

A wife in proceedings involving undisclosed international assets and the valuation of multiple businesses.

• Areas of Law
• Child Arrangements
• Orders
• Financial Remedies Applications
• Non-molestation and Occupation Orders
• International Family Law and Child Abduction
• Public and Private Law
• Children Act Proceedings
• Divorce, including cases involving trusts and overseas assets
• Enforcement applications and committal proceedings

Saad has a strong practice in civil and commercial disputes, acting for individuals, companies, and trustees in both the County Court and High Court.

He is frequently instructed in matters involving breach of contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence, and property-related claims.

His background as both a solicitor with Higher Rights of Audience and a former investment banker provides him with a rare combination of litigation expertise and commercial acumen, making him particularly effective in high-value disputes with complex financial or corporate structures.

Saad is praised for his meticulous case preparation, ability to master detailed evidence quickly, and his “confidence and brilliance in advocacy and cross examination.” He regularly advises on urgent interim relief, including freezing injunctions, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, committal proceedings, and insolvency proceedings.

He also represents clients in disputes with an international dimension, often involving offshore trusts, cross-border investments, and multi-jurisdictional enforcement.

Recent instructions include: Acting for the directors of a special purpose vehicle in a multi-million pound share purchase agreement relating to a 426-unit property investment in England.

Representing the defendant in a multi-million pound, cross-border investment and share purchase dispute.

Advising a claimant seeking an emergency injunction to prevent double-tier burials in an Islamic cemetery during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Defending a trustee in contested proceedings under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA).

Representing defendants in complex trespass proceedings brought by an international claimant.

Areas of Law:

• Commercial Contract Disputes
• Shareholder Rights and Director Duties
• Partnership Disputes
• Insolvency
• Proceedings
• Urgent Injunctive Relief (including freezing orders and non-compete clauses)
• Trust and Property Disputes (including TOLATA claims)
• Multi-jurisdictional and Cross-border Litigation