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With particular expertise in human rights, Qaseem has a deep-rooted interest in international religious persecution and discrimination, having worked with a number of NGO’s and diaspora community groups representing the interests of high-profile activists and religious leaders, lobbying for the release of prisoners of conscience and securing international protection in the United Kingdom.
Qaseem is frequently instructed on cases of failed asylum seekers and has an established track-record of successful fresh claim submissions being able to quickly grasp the underlying relevant facts and applying the best law to address gaps in previous appeal decisions.
​Qaseem has delivered training seminars relating to refugee law, UK immigration and the EEA regulations and has spoken at various events across the United Kingdom. He has an impressive pro bono portfolio, having recently travelled extensively to Ghana, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Abu Dhabi representing clients, delivering legal training and providing free legal advice.

She regularly represent clients in:
Asylum and human rights claims, including Article 8 ECHR cases
Deportation and detention challenges
Spouse, partner and family visa appeals
Complex nationality and citizenship disputes
Business immigration matters under the points-based system
She takes a meticulous approach to each case, combining careful preparation with persuasive advocacy. Whether it is a straightforward appeal or a complex legal argument, I am committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for my clients.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Evin spent time working as an immigration advocate at D J Webb & Co Solicitors in London. During this time, she gained experience advising clients across the full spectrum of immigration law. She appeared frequently before the Immigration Tribunal in deportation, human rights, EEA, and entry clearance applications. She also worked as a legal associate at Richmond Chambers, a boutique set specialising in immigration law. She has considerable experience of working with members of the public and has built up a familiarity with all stages of legal casework.
Evin previously worked as a County Court advocate for Ashley Taylors Legal representing claimants and defendants in a variety of different specialisms including landlord and tenant disputes, mortgage possessions, infant settlements and bankruptcy proceedings

With almost a decade of prior experience working across the legal profession—including at large corporate firms, high street practices, and as a civil servant for the Serious Fraud Office
Samir brings a unique perspective to criminal defence work, having operated on both sides of the investigative and prosecutorial process.
His experience at the SFO earned him a commendation from the Director for his investigative work, and this background in serious fraud and financial crime investigations informs his meticulous approach to case preparation and defence strategy.
Samir has extensive experience defending clients charged with the most serious criminal offences, including:
Murder and Violence: Currently instructed as junior counsel in a three-month multi-handed murder trial (led by a leading KC), and previously represented clients in complex violent prosecutions including revenge shootings and multi-handed cases.Sexual Offences: Successfully defending allegations ranging from child sexual assault to possession of indecent images, with notable acquittals in high-profile settings.
Drug Offences: Handling cases from importation and supply of Class A drugs to county lines operations, with expertise in challenging cell-site evidence and expert testimony.
Firearms Offences: Representing clients charged with possession of imitation firearms and offensive weapons.Financial Crime & Regulatory
POCA and Financial Crime Investigations
Samir provides specialist representation and advice to clients facing complex financial crime investigations and proceedings. His experience encompasses HMRC investigations into VAT fraud and tax matters, where he advises and represents company directors, sole traders, and self-employed individuals throughout prosecution proceedings and investigations.
In POCA proceedings, Samir has a proven track record of successfully recovering seized assets for clients, including securing the return of a £20,000 cash seizure through meticulous financial analysis and comprehensive money trail evidence. He also represents clients before First-tier Tax Tribunals, challenging customs and excise civil evasion penalties and defending their interests against HMRC enforcement actions.
Samir’s approach combines thorough financial analysis with strategic advocacy to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients navigating these high-stakes proceedings.
Regulatory & Disciplinary
Samir has developed a strong practice advising and representing professionals in regulatory and disciplinary proceedings across national and international jurisdictions.
His recent work includes representing a landlord investigated by Lancashire Fire Services for potential criminal offences following a fire in a property under his ownership. The investigation focused on whether the landlord bore responsibility for safety failings that caused the fire. Following representation at a PACE interview and throughout the investigation, the Fire Services concluded the matter without pursuing prosecution.
Samir has been instructed to represent a doctor in professional disciplinary proceedings before the General Medical Council, and to advise and represent one of eight international cricket players charged by the International Cricket Council on behalf of the Emirates Cricket Board with breaching the Anti-Corruption Code in relation to alleged match-fixing during the Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League 2021.
Motoring OffencesSamir has developed a particular specialism in motoring law, regularly representing clients across London and the Home Counties in:
Exceptional Hardship arguments for clients facing totting-up disqualificationSpecial Reasons casesDrink and drug driving offencesAppeals against conviction and sentenceTFL/Private Hire Vehicle licence appealsHis meticulous preparation and tailored approach has secured numerous successful outcomes, including preserving the livelihoods of business owners, professionals, and a well-known rap artist facing career-ending disqualifications.

CivilMichael has a busy civil practice across a wide array of matters. He is regularly instructed in fast track, intermediate track, and multi track trials and disposal hearings, as well as matters involving out of court dispute resolution such as mediations and arbitrations. He has a particular interest in personal injury claims, TOLATA claims, contract claims, and contested probate and Inheritance Act claims. Michael is experienced at dealing with multi track claims with values exceeding £500,000, and some of his recent matters include:representing a claimant in a contract dispute relating to the hire of a venue for and catering at a community networking event;representing a claimant on an unjust enrichment claim relating to the production of a Bollywood movie;representing a claimant in a claim against the police where the claimant was struck repeatedly around the back of the head by a police baton;representing a claimant who suffered lifelong personal injuries as a result of improper lifting equipment being provided at work;representing a claimant who fell through an improperly installed temporary floor on a construction site;advising a claimant in relation to injuries sustained at a private members’ club of which she was a member;representing a defendant in a claim involving possession of two properties (one owned solely by the defendant and one owned jointly by the claimant and the defendant) and surrounding issues of misrepresentation, mistake, and/or common intention; andrepresenting a claimant in relation to a claim for the supply of machinery and connected services from a British company to an American company (including issues of jurisdiction).Michael is currently also building a practice in coronial cases and inquests, and welcomes instruction in this area. He has undertaken the Coronial Law Course run by the University of Bolton (now the University of Greater Manchester).
FamilyMichael is frequently instructed in financial remedy matters, and regularly represents clients in First Appointments, FDRs, and final hearings. Whilst most of Michael’s cases have been in the Financial Remedies Court, he has experience of financial remedy cases dealt with in arbitration. Some of his most recent matters include:representing a husband in a case where the wife denied that a Help to Buy loan or various home improvement loans in respect of the former matrimonial home were marital debts;representing a wife whose house had significant adaptations for her disabilities, with the aim of retaining the former matrimonial home and financial assets earmarked for her lifelong care;representing a husband in a claim where the sole marital asset was obtained during the marriage by way of the wife’s inheritance from a friend;representing a wife who lacked capacity due to psychiatric illness and likely would continue to do so for the rest of her life;representing a wife who suffered from early onset Alzheimer’s and whose care needs would entirely deplete the marital assets;representing a wife in a case where the husband sought 100% of the marital assets because he had been the breadwinner and she had been a homemaker; andrepresenting a husband in a case where marital assets had been diminished as a result of a Confiscation Order made under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, where it was said that the wife knew of and benefited from the criminal activity engaged in by the husband during the marriage.Michael also frequently represents clients in private law children cases, including FHDRAs, DRAs, fact finding hearings, and final hearings. He has experience of acting on behalf of parents, local authorities, extended family members, and Children’s Guardians. Since joining chambers, Michael has been instructed on a wide array of matters, including cases involving issues of capacity, parental alienation, international relocation, deprivation of liberty, and sexual abuse involving and also between children, and has been instructed in matters up to and including the High Court.In the past, Michael has been instructed in non-molestation and occupation order cases, and he continues to accept instructions for these cases.

Commercial, Banking and InsolvencyBrian accepts instructions across a range of commercial and civil disputes, including breach of contract, banking and financial services claims, consumer credit, and corporate and personal insolvency. He has experience acting in winding-up petitions, statutory demands, bankruptcy, and contested debt recovery proceedings. He regularly appears in multi-track trials and complex applications.Notable matters include:Trusted Brands Limited v Zempler Bank Limited: acting in a contested commercial dispute against a digital bank concerning contractual and regulatory obligations.HM Revenue & Customs v Medya Investments Ltd: contested winding-up petition in the High Court.Kiera Grant and Wayne Grant v Shaw Brooke Bank Limited: banking and financial services dispute involving consumer credit issues.Oberlander & Anor v Raphael (Case No. J10CL086): acted for the Defendant before a Circuit Judge at the Royal Courts of Justice in a complex boundary and easement dispute, together with committal proceedings arising from repeated breaches of court orders.EmploymentBrian acts for both claimants and respondents in employment disputes, including unfair dismissal, breach of contract, wrongful dismissal, and discrimination claims. He has experience in multi-day Employment Tribunal hearings.Notable matters include:Bond & Haberfield v Bonds Utilities Services Limited (Case No. 6001004/2025): represented the Defendant in a two-day Employment Tribunal trial on breach of contract and unfair dismissal.Personal Injury, Credit Hire and HousingBrian has a substantial caseload of road traffic accident claims with and without personal injury, credit hire disputes, housing disrepair, and landlord and tenant matters, including possession hearings and disrepair counterclaims. He also accepts instructions in employers’ liability and infant approval hearings.Blockchain, Digital Assets and TechnologyBrian advises on the full spectrum of blockchain and digital asset matters, including cryptocurrency fraud and recovery, digital asset tracing, DeFi and DAO legal structuring, virtual asset service provider (VASP) regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing programme development, smart contract compliance, AI regulation, and data protection. He has spoken on digital assets at the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Cambridge University, Queen Mary University of London, MIT, and the London Blockchain Conference, among others.Family and Matrimonial FinanceBrian accepts instructions in financial remedy proceedings, including FDR hearings and final hearings involving complex asset structures. He has a particular interest in the treatment of digital assets in divorce and succession, on which he has published in SSRN.ImmigrationNotable matters include:Elfaki v Entry Clearance Officer (HU/61992/2023): secured entry clearance for a Sudanese national in the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), successfully applying the exceptional circumstances framework on Article 8 ECHR grounds. The Tribunal granted the appeal and made a fee award against the Home Office.