Sajid is an experienced barrister specialising in commercial litigation and international arbitration. He appears as counsel before the English courts, DIFC and ADGM Courts and under various arbitration rules including the LCIA, ICC and DIAC rules.
Sajid has a proven track record as counsel in complex disputes, particularly in the areas of banking and finance, civil fraud, company and partnership law, construction, insolvency, insurance and shareholder disputes. Sajid is known for his strategic approach to dispute resolution and his ability to navigate the most challenging legal issues with skill and precision.
With extensive experience across multiple jurisdictions, Sajid is regularly instructed in high-value litigation and arbitration matters, often involving multi-million-pound claims and complex legal issues. His clients include individuals, businesses, and international entities, who benefit from his in-depth understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of their disputes.
Sajid’s approach to advocacy is strategic and client-focused, with a deep understanding of both the legal and commercial imperatives of his clients. Whether in court or arbitration, he is committed to providing clear, pragmatic advice and effective representation to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.
English High Court & Court of Appeal: Sajid has appeared as sole counsel in the English High Court and Court of Appeal, handling matters that span various commercial sectors. His recent instructions include:
DIFC & ADGM Courts: Sajid also has significant experience in the DIFC and ADGM Courts in the UAE, having handled a range of disputes, including:
International Arbitration: Sajid has been involved in several significant arbitration proceedings under the rules of prominent international arbitration bodies such as the ICC, LCIA, and DIAC. His recent experience includes:
Sajid has experience in construction disputes in the Middle East where he has been instructed as sole counsel and as junior counsel. He is particularly experienced in delay and variation claims involving complex expert evidence. Sajid has also been instructed to advise a technology company in Eastern Europe on a contractual dispute with an ICC arbitration clause.
Sajid is instructed by lenders and borrowers in commercial lending, consumer rights and misselling claims. He has considerable experience in disputes involving consideration of FSMA 2000, FCA regulations and the Consumer Rights Act 2015. He has appeared in County Court and High Court disputes over regulated and unregulated lending arrangements, and claims concerning enforceability of high interest lending.
Sajid is instructed by directors and shareholders in disputes involving complex issues of company law. His recent instructions including acting on behalf of a director in a derivative claim for breach of director duties; representing a NED in claim against a company for breach of contract and whistleblowing and acting for a shareholder in a claim against directors for failure to register ownership of shares in breach of the Companies Act 2006. Sajid has acted for clients in unfair prejudice petitions and boardroom disputes which require a robust but sensitive approach.
Sajid is instructed in construction disputes in London and the Middle East. He accepts instructions in the Technology and Construction Court as well as arbitration proceedings in London and abroad. Sajid is currently instructed on a number of high value construction disputes in the UK and the Middle East. Current instructions include acting for a well-known developer in a dispute over a large-scale apartment development in England and acting for a contractor in Dubai I in a dispute concerning delays, variations and unlawful termination. Sajid takes a collaborative approach to working with clients and experts in disputes arising out of JCT, FIDIC and NEC contracts.
Many of the cases on which Sajid is instructed are contractual or general commercial in nature. His recent instructions include acting on behalf of a publishing company in claims against parties in Europe and Middle East; acting for a theme park in a claim by a hygiene services provider; acting for a Polish IT Company in a claim for breach of a Sale and Purchase Agreement and representing a well-known Yacht Club in a claim by a former business partner.
Sajid is instructed by liquidators, directors and shareholders in proceedings in the Insolvency and Companies Court. His recent instructions include acting for the official receiver in a foreign jurisdiction in cross border bankruptcy proceedings to realise assets in Mayfair; acting for a debtor for an injunction against the presentation of a winding up petition; acting for liquidators in oral examination of former directors and representing a defendant in a claim for defrauding creditors.
Sajid has experience insurance disputes across a range of industries. His current instructions include representing a developer in a claim arising out of building insurance on a large development, and advising the victim of a civil fraud on a claim against the insurer of the now insolvent fraudulent company.
No5’s Sajid Suleman and Sadique, Mohd from Al Aidarous provide an overview of the key changes contained in the new legal framework for the DIFC…
Gurprit Mattu, Sajid Suleman, Ahmed Elhusseiny are attending Riyadh International Disputes Week, from Sunday 23rd February 2025 till Thursday 27th February 2025. They are looking…
Sajid’s recent speaking engagements include:
Below are some articles Sajid has recently published:
Sajid is the founder and co-chair of the UK Chapter of Energy Related Arbitration Practitioners (ENERAP). He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a keen supporter of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
No5’s Sajid Suleman and Sadique, Mohd from Al Aidarous provide an overview of the key changes contained in the new legal framework for the DIFC…
Gurprit Mattu, Sajid Suleman, Ahmed Elhusseiny are attending Riyadh International Disputes Week, from Sunday 23rd February 2025 till Thursday 27th February 2025. They are looking…
