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Iqbal was instructed by NH who claimed that she had a beneficial interest of her home, which was in the name of her ex-husband. NH was not legally married in English law but was married under Islamic Law (a Nikkah) only. As this was not recognised in English law, NH pursued a claim in property law based on an oral agreement between her and her husband prior to marriage. This case lasted 2 years and the trial was 5 days. As with all clients, when direct access was no longer su

Iqbal was repeatedly instructed by a client who had claims made against him by lenders. Iqbal advised on the merits of defending the claims and also drafted letters offering settlements as well as a defence under the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Iqbal was successful in having one of the claims struck out on technical grounds. Approximate Fees: £5,000-£10,000 Client Feedback: "Iqbal has that unique quality of making it all seem so easy. A true professional who provides clear and

Iqbal was instructed by a client who owned a large portfolio of properties, some 20 plus units, who sued his letting agent for breach of contract and negligence. Iqbal drafted the Particulars and attended the trial which lasted 13 days. The client won and recovered all their fees (which, under direct access, were about a third of the Defendant’s). The client then instructed Iqbal again to advise on and draft a multimillion pound fraud claim against a business partner to be br

Iqbal was instructed by the partners in a dispute involving the terms of the partnership and the expulsion of one partner. Iqbal gave advice in conference and proposed different strategies for obtaining the outcome required. Approximate Fees: £5,000 Client Feedback: “We needed help to resolve some difficulties within our partnership. Iqbal was very effective and efficient. With his assistance, we managed to resolve the conflict and he was able to recommend the way forward wi

Iqbal was instructed by professional who was being sued by a potential buyer, who claimed that the description of the property was “fraudulent.” Iqbal advised the client and drafted particulars of claim. Iqbal also advised the settlement strategies and the value of proceeding to trial compared to the kind of sum appropriate for settlement. Approximate Fees: £5,000 Client Feedback: “I was involved in the sale of a property to a buyer who pulled out of the property transaction