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Firm details:
Senior Partner: Mohammed Sarwar Khan
Managing Partner: Waleed Tahirkheli
Consultant and Associate Solicitors: 8
Offices: 2
THE FIRM:
Eldwick Law is a boutique disputes firm, that acts in complex, high-value and often multi-jurisdictional litigation. The firm's main specialism is in white collar crime, acting in the most serious and complex investigations. The firm is gaining a reputation for expanding into multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration, being regularly instructed in prominent disputes before the High Court in London, as well as several international arbitration centres.
The structure of the firm is tailored towards a partner-led service, offering deeply experienced lawyers to clients at every stage of their matter. As a boutique firm, we pride ourselves on taking a personal approach to our clients' disputes. In practice, what this means is that clients can expect access to high-calibre legal advice, tailored to their specific needs.
MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Eldwick Law is a mainly disputes practice, but we also offer non-contentious commercial and corporate legal services.
Commercial Litigation:
Eldwick's team is led by the Managing Partner, Waleed Tahirkheli, and specialise in commercial litigation before the High Court in London. We have been involved in a number of prominent High Court cases in recent years, in company law disputes, civil fraud, and financial services litigation.
International Arbitration:
Eldwick's arbitration team overlaps with the commercial litigation team, and comprises of Waleed Tahirkheli, Gani Abaidildinov and Jenna Kruger. The team have been involved in several arbitration on behalf of commercial clients and state entities under the UNCITRAL rules.
White Collar Crime
Eldwick's white collar crime team is led by Mohammed Sarwar Khan and Abbas Nawrozzadeh, who are both regularly instructed in high profile criminal investigations and prosecutions. Eldwick has developed a specialist practice in the area of EncroChat investigations, and Mr Khan is considered to be one of the leading lawyers in this emerging field of investigations.
Intellectual Property, Crypto and Blockchain Law:
The IP and Crypto team at Eldwick is led by Julian Wilkins. We are able to advise on traditional IP matters, including copyright and media law; trademark; design rights; patents, trade secrets and unitary model. We are also developing a specialist practice in Crypto Assets, Blockchain and AI, including regulatory advice, privacy and database issues, and ESG & Taxonomy.
Family Law:
Eldwick's family team is led by Rupinder Kaur Matharu, and we are able to advise on a broad range of family law matters, including complex divorce and separation, domestic abuse, matrimonial financial arrangements, and child arrangements.
INTERNATIONAL WORK:
Many of Eldwick's lawyers are foreign qualified in jurisdictions such as Russia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Turkey and Germany. We have developed a specific practice in Central Asia, and have partnered with law firms in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and their associated offices in the United Arab Emirates. Eldwick's Central Asian department is led by Gani Abaidildinov, General Counsel and a dual Kazakh/Russian qualified lawyer.
Offices:
Eldwick has two offices in the United Kingdom, and associated partner offices in Kazakhstan
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What Are A Director's Duties If Their Company Is Insolvent
This article explains everything you need to know about complying with directors' duties when your company is insolvent.
Corporate Governance And UK Directors’ Duties
Corporate Governance And Directors' Duties. How complying with directors’ duties fits into good corporate governance.
Directors' & Officers' Insurance - UK
Directors' and Officers' Insurance can provide directors with peace of mind that should they be sued for negligence or breach of fiduciary duty
Eldwick Law in Astana: The AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre
Eldwick's strategic visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, enhances its regional presence through key meetings and engagements at the AIFC.
The duties of company directors under UK law and his responsibilities in the Companies Act 2006, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Insolvency Act.
Court Grants Anti-Suit Injunction To Stop Sanctioned Entities Bringing Russian Proceedings
Due to the ASI and AASI being granted, the defendants will have no choice but to terminate any Russian proceedings under Article 248 of the APC. Failing to do so means that they risk contempt of court in England and Wales.
Sanctions Increase The Complexity and Costs of LCIA Arbitrations
The new measures include a new Schedule of Costs at introthduces a new fee range between £250 and £650 per hour for the Arbitral Tribunal.
Using Injunctions in Support of Arbitration Proceedings
Injunction applications are a useful for interim protection in arbitrations when a respondent is dissipating its assets making enforcement of an award futile.
UK Sanctions And Access To Justice
High Court UK sanctions in PJSC National Bank Trust v. Mints. How sanctions affect litigation, financial obligations, and post-Brexit sanctions.
New Kazakhstan's Asset Recovery Law
Kazakhstan's new asset recovery law aimed at mitigating corruption and addressing economic disparities. Legal implications and procedures for entities and individuals, both inside and outside Kazakhstan.
Effective Termination of Agreements: Topalsson v Rolls Royce [2023]
Learn how Rolls Royce effectively terminated an agreement with Topalsson in the Topalsson v Rolls Royce case. Explore key takeaways for drafting contracts and responding to termination notices.
What to do in a dawn raid | Business Crime
Preparing for a dawn raid in advance can help ensure none of your employees panic and you can exert some control over the situation.
Reciprocity Between English & UAE Courts: Recent Developments in Foreign Judgment Enforcement
Find out the recent developments in the reciprocal enforcement of court judgments between English & UAE courts. Criteria and challenges in enforcing UK UAE foreign judgments
New 2023 UK Regulations On Sanctions Against Russia
The 2023 Sanctions Amendment in the context of Russia's financial responsibility for the Ukraine invasion. Learn about the sanctions and legislative changes in the UK's sanction regime.
Court Of Appeal Confirms Principle That Reflective Loss Cannot Be Recovered
Burnford and ors v Automobile Association Developments Limited [2022] EWCA Civ 1943
Disclosure Of Cryptocurrency Assets In Divorce Financial Settlement Proceedings
Cryptocurrency is considered an asset in family law proceedings and therefore must be disclosed. The Courts have power to seek disclosure.
Financial services and markets bill: How the UK might become a new Hub for crypto
Financial Services and Markets Act: UK government is set on transforming Britain into ‘a global hub’ for crypto.
What To Do If You Are Accused Of Fraud?
If you are accused of fraud and are being investigated by the police or a regulatory body such as the SFO, NCA, HMRC, or FCA, it is essential that you contact an experienced Business Crime Solicitor immediately.
Crypto Fraud: High Court Provides Legal Solutions
This crypto fraud case, shows the need to provide legal remedies in crypto fraud, including in situations where the identity of the fraudsters are impossible to discover.
How can you safeguard your rights as a minority shareholder?
Rights as a minority shareholder and how the law does offer protection for an aggrieved minority with four main remedial avenues.
Freezing Orders: Russian Oligarch Gets A Second Chance
People planning to contest account freezing orders (AFOs) will welcome the recent High Court decision in National Crime Agency v Westminster Magistrates Court, 2022 EWHC 2631 Admin
Crypto has the potential to be the fundamental catalyst in changing capitalism, and in the right hands (human and AI) the capacity to further democratise society.
What Should I Do if my Assets are Frozen?
In this article, we explain what a freezing order/injunction is and what you can do to have the order lifted.
What France's Supreme Court Decision Re EncroChat Evidence Means for the UK
On 11 October 2022, the French Criminal Division of the Court of Cassation provided a landmark ruling on evidence obtained from hacked EncroChat messages which could affect hundreds of criminal investigations, prosecutions, and investigations in the UK.
Claim against a Director for Breach of Duties
The Companies Act 2006 provides for a series of duties directors owe to the company. If a director breaches these duties, it may be possible for shareholders to bring a claim.
The importance of clearly defined contracts and the litigation consequences: Apache v Euroil
Waleed Tahirkheli (solicitor at Eldwick Law), Lisa Dutiro (Foreign-Qualified Lawyer) analyse the Court of Appeal decision of Apache v Euroil
Recent Changes On Witness Statements In The Business And Property Courts
In yet another change for , a practice direction on witness evidence has come into force, which changes how statements need to be prepared for court proceedings.
The EncroChat police hacking sets a dangerous precedent
Automatically labelling people who use an encrypted chat ‘criminals’ threatens our fundamental right to privacy.
Are Magic Mushrooms the answer to the mental health crisis?
a recent report titled ‘The Medicinal Use of Psilocybin’ – authored by leading doctors and researchers from King’s College, London and the University of Manchester (the “Report”) – explained how existing therapies for depression are not adequate for approximately 30% of patients.
What Are A Director's Duties If Their Company Is Insolvent
This article explains everything you need to know about complying with directors' duties when your company is insolvent.
Corporate Governance And UK Directors’ Duties
Corporate Governance And Directors' Duties. How complying with directors’ duties fits into good corporate governance.
Directors' & Officers' Insurance - UK
Directors' and Officers' Insurance can provide directors with peace of mind that should they be sued for negligence or breach of fiduciary duty
Eldwick Law in Astana: The AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre
Eldwick's strategic visit to Astana, Kazakhstan, enhances its regional presence through key meetings and engagements at the AIFC.
The duties of company directors under UK law and his responsibilities in the Companies Act 2006, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Insolvency Act.
Court Grants Anti-Suit Injunction To Stop Sanctioned Entities Bringing Russian Proceedings
Due to the ASI and AASI being granted, the defendants will have no choice but to terminate any Russian proceedings under Article 248 of the APC. Failing to do so means that they risk contempt of court in England and Wales.
Sanctions Increase The Complexity and Costs of LCIA Arbitrations
The new measures include a new Schedule of Costs at introthduces a new fee range between £250 and £650 per hour for the Arbitral Tribunal.
Using Injunctions in Support of Arbitration Proceedings
Injunction applications are a useful for interim protection in arbitrations when a respondent is dissipating its assets making enforcement of an award futile.
UK Sanctions And Access To Justice
High Court UK sanctions in PJSC National Bank Trust v. Mints. How sanctions affect litigation, financial obligations, and post-Brexit sanctions.
New Kazakhstan's Asset Recovery Law
Kazakhstan's new asset recovery law aimed at mitigating corruption and addressing economic disparities. Legal implications and procedures for entities and individuals, both inside and outside Kazakhstan.
Effective Termination of Agreements: Topalsson v Rolls Royce [2023]
Learn how Rolls Royce effectively terminated an agreement with Topalsson in the Topalsson v Rolls Royce case. Explore key takeaways for drafting contracts and responding to termination notices.
What to do in a dawn raid | Business Crime
Preparing for a dawn raid in advance can help ensure none of your employees panic and you can exert some control over the situation.
Reciprocity Between English & UAE Courts: Recent Developments in Foreign Judgment Enforcement
Find out the recent developments in the reciprocal enforcement of court judgments between English & UAE courts. Criteria and challenges in enforcing UK UAE foreign judgments
New 2023 UK Regulations On Sanctions Against Russia
The 2023 Sanctions Amendment in the context of Russia's financial responsibility for the Ukraine invasion. Learn about the sanctions and legislative changes in the UK's sanction regime.
Court Of Appeal Confirms Principle That Reflective Loss Cannot Be Recovered
Burnford and ors v Automobile Association Developments Limited [2022] EWCA Civ 1943
Disclosure Of Cryptocurrency Assets In Divorce Financial Settlement Proceedings
Cryptocurrency is considered an asset in family law proceedings and therefore must be disclosed. The Courts have power to seek disclosure.
Financial services and markets bill: How the UK might become a new Hub for crypto
Financial Services and Markets Act: UK government is set on transforming Britain into ‘a global hub’ for crypto.
What To Do If You Are Accused Of Fraud?
If you are accused of fraud and are being investigated by the police or a regulatory body such as the SFO, NCA, HMRC, or FCA, it is essential that you contact an experienced Business Crime Solicitor immediately.
Crypto Fraud: High Court Provides Legal Solutions
This crypto fraud case, shows the need to provide legal remedies in crypto fraud, including in situations where the identity of the fraudsters are impossible to discover.
How can you safeguard your rights as a minority shareholder?
Rights as a minority shareholder and how the law does offer protection for an aggrieved minority with four main remedial avenues.
Freezing Orders: Russian Oligarch Gets A Second Chance
People planning to contest account freezing orders (AFOs) will welcome the recent High Court decision in National Crime Agency v Westminster Magistrates Court, 2022 EWHC 2631 Admin
Crypto has the potential to be the fundamental catalyst in changing capitalism, and in the right hands (human and AI) the capacity to further democratise society.
What Should I Do if my Assets are Frozen?
In this article, we explain what a freezing order/injunction is and what you can do to have the order lifted.
What France's Supreme Court Decision Re EncroChat Evidence Means for the UK
On 11 October 2022, the French Criminal Division of the Court of Cassation provided a landmark ruling on evidence obtained from hacked EncroChat messages which could affect hundreds of criminal investigations, prosecutions, and investigations in the UK.
Claim against a Director for Breach of Duties
The Companies Act 2006 provides for a series of duties directors owe to the company. If a director breaches these duties, it may be possible for shareholders to bring a claim.
The importance of clearly defined contracts and the litigation consequences: Apache v Euroil
Waleed Tahirkheli (solicitor at Eldwick Law), Lisa Dutiro (Foreign-Qualified Lawyer) analyse the Court of Appeal decision of Apache v Euroil
Recent Changes On Witness Statements In The Business And Property Courts
In yet another change for , a practice direction on witness evidence has come into force, which changes how statements need to be prepared for court proceedings.
The EncroChat police hacking sets a dangerous precedent
Automatically labelling people who use an encrypted chat ‘criminals’ threatens our fundamental right to privacy.
Are Magic Mushrooms the answer to the mental health crisis?
a recent report titled ‘The Medicinal Use of Psilocybin’ – authored by leading doctors and researchers from King’s College, London and the University of Manchester (the “Report”) – explained how existing therapies for depression are not adequate for approximately 30% of patients.