“…we were very impressed with the speed at which Suffian has grasped the case, together with his polite and very professional demeanour. We will be recommending Suffian’s expertise to colleagues and clients.” – Instructing Solicitor.
Suffian is developing a broad commercial chancery practice and welcomes instructions in all areas of Chambers’ work. Suffian regularly appears before the County Court and the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
As a Judicial Assistant in the High Court, Suffian assisted Mr Justice Adam Johnson and Mr Justice Jacobs with the following notable cases:
- Krishna Holdco Ltd v Gowrie Holdings Ltd & Ors Number [2023] EWHC 1538 (Ch), which was an unfair prejudice petition arising from the merger of two pharmaceutical businesses;
- At the Premises Test Case [2023] EWHC 1481 (Comm) concerned the Covid-19 business interruption insurance litigation.
By working as a Judicial Assistant, Suffian gained valuable insight into the management of litigation from a judicial perspective, specifically as regards the management of larger and more complex cases. Accordingly, Suffian welcomes the opportunity to be led in High Court litigation.
Before qualifying as a barrister, Suffian gained legal experience as a civil litigation fee-earner, which allows him to understand the pressure on those who instruct him.
Suffian also comes to the Bar with significant commercial experience, having worked as a financial analyst in the City, together with running his own education business.
Property
Suffian regularly acts for private (residential and commercial) landlords, local authorities, housing associations and mortgagees in property-related disputes. His recent cases have involved:
- Residential landlord and tenant disputes, including possession proceedings, tenancy deposit claims, residential service charge disputes, stays of execution and gas injunctions;
- Commercial landlord and tenant disputes, including forfeiture possession proceedings, commercial service charge disputes, interim possession orders against trespassers, and applications pursuant to the Companies Act 2006;
- Adverse possession, boundary disputes and trespass;
- Proprietary estoppel;
Suffian has also prepared a draft of written work on the following property-related matters:
- Drafted an advice on the correct interpretation of a lease;
- Drafted defences in tenancy deposit claims and/or general possession claims;
- Drafted court papers for an application under Section 63 of the Trustee Act 1925, seeking the surplus payment from a property sale, to be paid into Court;
- Settled Particulars of Claim in a professional negligence matter against a surveyor whose negligent advice overstated the value of a property.
Commercial
Suffian practises in general commercial litigation and regularly appears in dispute resolution hearings, applications and trials in the County Court.
Most recently, Suffian acted for the Defendant care home, whose identity had been stolen by persons unknown, to offer Indian migrants care work and certificates of sponsorship in the United Kingdom. Suffian successfully obtained strike-out and summary judgment on the migrants’ claims for breach of contract and/or misrepresentation pleaded at c. £112,000, together with his costs.
His other recent Court cases have included:
- Debt recovery trials and disposal hearings;
- Appeared in trials under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and/or the Sale of Goods Act 1979;
- Persuaded the Court to grant a final charging order in circumstances where the earlier interim charging order had not been served properly.
Suffian has also prepared a draft of written work on the following commercial matters:
- Drafted an Advice on whether the partial repayment of a loan arising from a Debenture around the time of the Company’s insolvency constituted a preference payment under the Insolvency Act 1986;
- Drafted advices on contractual construction (B2B terms and conditions and/or lease interpretation);
- Drafted an Advice on whether an agreement to enter a personal guarantee satisfies Section 4 of the Statute of Frauds Act 1677;
As a Judicial Assistant at the High Court, Suffian assisted Mr Justice Jacobs with the At the Premises Test Case [2023] EWHC 1481 (Comm), which furthered his interest in the business interruption insurance litigation. Suffian’s interest in commercial litigation is complemented by his further study of commercial law subjects on his LL.M (with Distinction), where he came top of his cohort in banking law and domestic sale of goods law.
Before coming to the Bar, Suffian worked as a financial analyst in the City. In this role, Suffian executed time-sensitive research for the largest management consulting in corporate strategy, M&A and private equity due diligence work. This experience developed Suffian’s commercial awareness and his ability to work productively with people from all walks of life.
Banking & financial services
Suffian has been instructed on claims relating to unfair relationships under the Consumer Credit Act 1974, and he welcomes instructions on behalf of Claimants and Defendants.
Trusts, probate, & estates
Suffian welcomes the opportunity to develop his practice in trusts, probate and estate litigation.
Most recently, Suffian attended a pre-trial review on behalf of a widow in an Inheritance Act 1975 claim, where an expert in Bangladeshi matrimonial law was appointed to determine the marriage validity.
Suffian appreciates and understands the strong cultural and/or religious components of probate litigation on the Muslim, Sikh, and Hindu communities.
Insolvency & restructuring
Suffian accepts instructions to appear in the Winding-Up Court and to represent individuals facing bankruptcy proceedings.
Education
- BPTC – Graded as Outstanding (Nottingham)
- LL.M (General) with Distinction (Birmingham)
- LL.B (Hons) – Upper Second Class Degree with Honours (London)
Awards / Certifications
- Certificate of Honour (Middle Temple)
- Blackstone Scholarship (Major Award)
- Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence (Nottingham)
- LL.M Scholarship (Birmingham)
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