Recent Cases
- 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
Memberships
- 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
Testimonials
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I had the pleasure of working with Saad Karim as my barrister and I couldn’t be more impressed. From the very beginning, Saad presented himself exceptionally well, professional, composed, and genuine.
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