Suleman enjoys a broad civil and commercial practice. Prior to being called to the Bar, he practised as a solicitor for nearly a decade, developing extensive experience across commercial disputes, property litigation, insolvency and probate matters.
He has appeared in the High Court and County Courts in claims ranging from debt matters and contractual disputes to multi-million-pound business & property disputes. He is regularly instructed in relation to trials as well as interim applications under the CPR, including summary judgment applications, applications to strike out and applications for relief from sanctions. Suleman advises and acts for his clients in applications for freezing injunctions and urgent interim relief.
Suleman is public access qualified and brings to his practice the depth of perspective gained from many years of managing litigation as a solicitor, including taking a commercial view of cases at the very onset and strategic case management.
Commercial
Suleman acts in the full spectrum of commercial disputes including contractual claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence, and claims involving allegations of fraud or breach of duty.
His experience includes:
- Acting in a high-value shareholder and partnership dispute involving complex financial arrangements.
- Representing both applicants and respondents in applications for freezing injunctions.
- Acting in committal proceedings on behalf of a company director in a five-day High Court hearing against one of the UK’s largest LPG suppliers.
Property
Suleman is regularly instructed in property disputes including trusts of land, co-ownership disputes, and landlord and tenant matters.
Recent work includes:
- Advising and acting for an unmarried partner in ToLATA proceedings against her ex- partner and negotiating a favourable pre-trial settlement.
- Advising and acting in commercial lease disputes, dilapidation claims and claims involving allegations of breach of covenant.
Insolvency & restructuring
Suleman is instructed in both personal and corporate insolvency matters. He has acted for directors, creditors, and individuals in applications arising under the Insolvency Act 1986.
Notable work includes:
- Acting for a client in an application under section 303 of the Insolvency Act 1986 relating to her deceased husband’s estate in bankruptcy.
- Advising and representing parties in winding-up petitions and contested bankruptcy proceedings.
Trusts, probate, & estates
Suleman has a developing practice in contentious probate, with particular expertise in claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
His work includes:
- Advising and representing clients in disputes involving estates with cross-border elements.
- Acting in claims where allegations of undue influence have arisen.
International
Suleman has a growing international practice. He has advised Dubai-based businesses and individuals in commercial disputes and intends to register as a DIFC advocate.
In addition, he has appeared before the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on behalf of public listed companies, successfully challenging regulatory notices and penalties issued for alleged compliance breaches.
Associations & Memberships
- Member, Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
- Member, The Law Society
- Public Access qualified
Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Law
- LLB (Hons), University of Law
- Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), University of Law
- BA (Hons) Business & Human Resources Management
Languages
- Urdu (fluent)
- Pashto (fluent)
- Hindi (fluent)
- Punjabi (conversational)
- Arabic (elementary)
This is the Privacy Policy for:
Barrister: Suleman Shams
Address: 1EC Barristers, 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.