Samir has an established commercial, commercial Chancery and traditional Chancery practice. He regularly appears in the High Court and County Court in trials, appeals and applications.
Samir’s areas of specialism include commercial litigation; company and partnership; insolvency; property and trusts; landlord and tenant; and wills and probate.
Samir is dedicated to his clients and meticulous in the preparation of his cases. He is proactive, brings a forensic approach to the analysis of evidence and he has been commended for his legal research skills, attention to detail and outstanding grasp of civil procedure.
As well as conducting cases in his own right, Samir is currently being led, in separate cases, by Mark Anderson KC, Mohammed Zaman KC and Philip Rule KC.
Prior to joining the Bar, Samir paralegalled in a City firm working closely with both junior and leading counsel in professional negligence, employment and partnership litigation in the High Court, Court of Appeal, Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal. As such, Samir is able to understand well both the practical needs of, and demands on, his professional clients; and the wider commercial considerations which impact on his lay clients’ decision-making. Samir continues to represent various solicitors in professional negligence cases.
Samir’s recent reported cases include:
Samir regularly acts for and against a wide spectrum of professionals, including barristers, solicitors, auditors, valuers and property agents.
Recently, Samir was successful in resisting the trike out of a claim against auditors despite the presence of a Bannerman clause – Amathus Drinks Plc v EAGK LLP [2023] EWHC 2312 (Ch).
The appellant is represented by Philip Rule KC, Henry Orren Merren IV (of George Town, Grand Cayman), and Samir Amin. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council…
In August 2015, the First and Second Claimant’s (the Buyers) entered into an SPA to purchase the shares in the Third Claimant (the Company) from…
"Samir has the ability to grasp the facts of a matter very quickly. He is a quick thinker and is excellent on his feet. He is also very good with the clients."
"Samir provides clear and pragmatic advice. He is very good with clients. He has an ability to drill down to the issues in question and provide solutions."
"An excellent and very knowledgeable barrister. Very thorough and his attention to detail is impeccable. Excellent results are achieved."
"Samir gets to grips with matters promptly and provides very clear and thorough advice upon the options that may be able to obtain a resolution."
The appellant is represented by Philip Rule KC, Henry Orren Merren IV (of George Town, Grand Cayman), and Samir Amin. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council…
In August 2015, the First and Second Claimant’s (the Buyers) entered into an SPA to purchase the shares in the Third Claimant (the Company) from…
