(also member of the MK Family Law Chambers)
Professional Experience
Saiful was called to the Bar in 2005. Prior to call, he practised as a Solicitor Advocate. During his training as a solicitor, Saiful (as part of a team of five trainees) won the Prospects Legal Cup 2002. In February 2006, Saiful received an Outstanding Achievement Award from Channel S Television. He was once a regular guest in the ‘Legal TV’ live programmes discussing and answering questions relating to children and family law.

Saiful is accredited for Direct Public Access.

Saiful’s specific areas of practice are:

Children Law

• Care/Supervision Proceedings;


• Local Authorities’ duties and responsibilities towards children;


• Contact, Residence, Parental Responsibility, Prohibited Steps and Specific Issue;


• Human Rights and related areas including those involving foreign/religious/international issues.

Education Law

• Admissions;


• Discrimination;


• Exclusions;


• Negligence;


• School Transport;


• Special Educational Needs (SEN);


• Human Rights and related areas including those involving foreign/religious/international issues.

Notable Cases



A local authority –v- Parents (County Court):      Representation of father in care proceedings involving non-accidental head injuries

A local authority –v- Parents (County Court):      Representation of father in care proceedings involving attempts to kill mother for honour



A local authority –v- Mother –v- Interveners (High Court):

Representation of Intervener step-grandfather in care proceedings accused of historic sexual abuse of the 16 year old mother

A local authority –v- Parents (County Court):      Representation of mother in care proceedings involving physical and emotional abuse and neglect





Professional Memberships



Association of Muslim Lawyers

Education Law Association

Family Law Bar Association

Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn





Languages



Bengali (Sylheti) – fluent/literate