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
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.