Saad Karim

Saad has a broad spectrum of practice, from complex civil and commercial disputes to cross border Family Law, Children Act proceedings and Trust matters. Saad is an an Accredited Mediator in Civil and Commercial Mediation and currently pursuing a Diploma in International Arbitration. 

  • Urgent injunctive reliefs

  • Professional negligence claims against architects, legal professionals or contractors

  • Committal proceedings

  • Proceeds of crime proceedings

  • Personal insolvency matters

My approach

Saad is praised for his forensic approach to the analysis of evidence while being able to look at the bigger picture, and offers clear and pragmatic solutions for his clients. He has years of experience working for an international investment bank in London, where he accumulated valuable experience dealing with corporate clients and evolved a commercially savvy and sensible mindset. In the courtroom, Saad is a reliable advocate who often takes on complex cases and delivers spectacular results. He has also developed skills of meticulous case preparation and an outstanding grasp of procedures through practising as a solicitor specialising in Family and Civil Litigation, prior to being called to the Bar.

Saad is described as very approachable and down-to-earth, building a strong rapport with his clients, who do not doubt for a moment that he will ght their corner to the end.

My work

5KIPB – Saad was instructed to draft, negotiate and represent the Directors in a multi-million-pound share purchase agreement of an SPV 426-unit property investment in England.

TPGL v Mobi – Saad represented the Defendant in a multi-million-pound, cross-boarder multi-jurisdictional investment and share purchase agreement

Meghjee v BW Foundation – Saad was acting for the Claimant in an application to seek an injunction to prevent double-tier burials in an Islamic Cemetery during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

What my clients say

"Saad is a legendary performer in court and never takes no for an answer. He always puts his heart and soul into the cases he represents and goes the extra mile for his clients. His calm and composed demeanor is excellent in getting the point across articulately and effectively. I would highly recommend."

"An amazing articulate and magnificent advocate!
I have instructed Saad on many complex cases that would otherwise seem impossible. He is a very skilled and quick-witted advocate who does not shy from a challenge. His client care is excellent and clients absolutely love him. His dedication to the client and commitment to the case is immeasurable. When he’s on his feet in court he’s on fire – the judges see it, the clients know it and the witness on the stand feels it. He is a master at the art of advocacy. It is a privilege and honour to work with him. Thank you Saad for all that you do."

"Saad is very technical and logical in his ways. He has great ideas, superb negotiation skills, and thinks very well on his feet and under pressure. I would highly recommend Saad as an outstanding barrister."

Professional & academic

Saad read Law at City University of London and holds a BSc in Banking Practice and Management from The London School of Banking and Finance, and an MSc in Business and Law from The University of Law, London. He is also a member of the Law Society’s accreditation scheme in the area of Family.