Suleman possesses a versatile practice in Revenue law, encompassing all facets of Chambers’ areas of specialisation in both indirect and direct taxes, both at a national and international level. He advises and represents a diverse clientele on tax-related issues, while also handling domestic and cross-border chancery and commercial litigation.
Suleman’s extensive knowledge in taxation, and chancery and commercial law eliminates the need for clients to choose between specialised practitioners or contemplate seeking separate guidance for each area.
Suleman ‘s Experience
Some of Suleman’s recent tax work has included advising on mixed-member partnerships; partnership re-structuring; advising on group reorganisations; Schedule 36 notices; advising HNW non-resident clients on their UK tax obligations; advising on international tax issues arising under various DTCs; advising on VAT disputes arising in the recruitment and other sectors, which has resulted in resisting the grant of freezing injunctions and defending claims under insolvency legislation; advising on employee benefits and EBTs; advising on issues arising from failed film schemes; and advising on the availability of various agricultural and similar reliefs.
Suleman’s chancery and commercial work has resulted in him being involved in several international arbitration matters one of which was a $150m ICSID arbitration where a foreign bank initiated a claim against an African power company. He has also represented an international airline against its general sales agent in a civil fraud claim, and is currently advising international investors in relation to claims they may bring against host states for breaches of the relevant bilateral investment treaties. Suleman has significant experience in insolvency work; urgent applications for injunctive and other reliefs (including applying for and opposing freezing injunctions and search orders); summary judgment and strikeout applications; and partnership and company disputes. He is currently acting in an ongoing multi-million-pound claim against a former director for breaches of fiduciary duties where the director diverted funds amounting to more than the company’s profits over a six-year period to a charity of which he was trustee, and where the director removed the company’s documents to his home. A freezing injunction and search order (to obtain the documents) have been granted by the High Court. He is also instructed in various offshore trust litigation, as well as in litigation relating to the restitution of overpaid tax. Suleman has a particular interest in partnership-related work arising from private equity (including limited partnerships), professional practices, and work in the agricultural and equine sector.
Suleman has honed an unparalleled proficiency in deciphering and implementing financial rules by virtue of his accounting and finance background, particularly within the dynamic landscape of sports organisations. He is able to provide strategic guidance to sports clubs and federations on compliance with financial (and financial fair play) regulations. This includes meticulous evaluation of financial documentation, structures, and transactions; advising on risk mitigation strategies; and advising clubs and teams in related regulatory proceedings. Moreover, he is also able to act for clubs and teams in non-finance-related matters when making representations to sporting bodies, and in arbitrations and regulatory disputes.
Suleman is an ADR Group accredited civil and commercial mediator, and is authorised to accept instructions on a direct access basis and to conduct litigation.
This is the Privacy Policy for:
Barrister: Suleman Ahmed
Address: 1EC, 3 King’s Bench Walk North, Inner Temple, London, EC4Y 7HR
The Purposes for which Personal Data is Processed:
Personal data will be processed in order to enable the provision of legal services, ie:
- advice;
- representation in court;
- the drafting of legal documents.
It may also be necessary to retain personal data for conflict-checking purposes or for use in the defense of potential complaints, legal proceedings or fee disputes.
The Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data
In some cases the subject of the personal data will have given consent to the processing of his or her personal data. Where explicit consent has not been given, personal data will be processed only when:
- it is necessary for the performance of a contract with the person whose personal data is processed (or prior to entering such contract, in order to take steps at the request of the person whose personal data is processed); or when
- it is necessary for the purposes of providing legal services.
Special Categories of Personal Data
It may be necessary to process personal data which constitute particularly sensitive special categories, ie personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, and the processing of genetic data, biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person, data concerning health or data concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation.
Such data will only be processed where processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.
Who will receive Personal Data
The recipients of the personal data processed will be:
- instructing solicitors and clients;
- courts and other tribunals to which documents are presented;
- witnesses and potential witnesses, including expert witnesses;
- other barristers, pupil barristers and other legal representatives;
- regulatory authorities.
Retention Periods for Personal Data
Personal data in case files will generally be kept at least the end of one year after the maximum relevant limitation period has expired. The limitation period will be measured from the latest date it is possible to bring any appeal.
The retention period will be reviewed when the work has been completed. The retention period may be adjusted at that time.
International Data Transfers
In cases involving international disputes, it may be necessary to transfer personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area which have different data protection standards to those which apply in the European Economic Area. This will only be done for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. In the event this is necessary, appropriate safeguards will be in place to protect personal data, such as European Commission approved standard contractual clauses or the EU-US Privacy Shield. You have a right to ask for a copy of the relevant safeguard.
Individual’s Rights
If your personal data has been processed or held, you have a right to request access to (and rectification or erasure of) personal data; or to request restriction of processing concerning the data subject; or to object to processing; as well as the right to data portability. These rights may be limited where there is a legal requirement, or other legitimate grounds, to process your data.
If you wish to exercise these rights, please use the contact details above.
If you have unresolved concerns you also have the right to complain to data protection authorities.