Band 1
Provided by Chiva Samani
A specialist litigation advocate with 8 years’ experience as a private practice director with a focus on complex, multi-jurisdictional and high value litigation, particularly commercial, trust and regulatory disputes, asset tracing and injunctive relief, Chiva has established herself a solid advocate over the years, and a disruptor to the ‘old boys’ network’. Consistently securing wins against ranked opponents in Band 1 firms, tactics and strategy are at the core of Chiva’s litigation style.
Athena Law, Director, 2018-date. Gough Law, Director, 2017. Gough Law, Advocate, 2014. 188BET, Legal and Compliance Manager, 2013. Laurence Keenan Advocates & Solicitors, Advocate, 2010.
International Compliance Association, International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering, 2013-14. Isle of Man Bar Exams, 2008-2010. Manchester Metropolitan University, Bar Vocational Course, 2006-07. BPP Law School, Postgraduate Diploma in Law, 2005-06. University of Manchester - Institute of Science and Technology, Bachelor of Science (BSc), 2002-05. Fluent in French and English. Conversational German and Farsi.
Provided by Chambers
Chiva Samani of Athena Law operates a well-regarded disputes practice advising on claims such as shareholder claims and professional negligence actions. Her clients include financial services groups and insurance companies.
Provided by Chambers
Chiva is knowledgeable and has a strong client focus.
Chiva has a keen commercial mind and provides clear and pragmatic advice.
Chiva is my go-to person for litigation in the Isle of Man.
She handles complicated and high-value matters extremely well.
Chiva is knowledgeable and has a strong client focus.
Chiva has a keen commercial mind and provides clear and pragmatic advice.
Chiva is my go-to person for litigation in the Isle of Man.
She handles complicated and high-value matters extremely well.