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Shaheed Fatima KC is a highly acclaimed and talented silk who routinely provides expert representation to NGOs, governments and private individuals, domestically and internationally. Her broad expertise covers areas such as immigration, sanctions and unlawful detention. She is particularly well versed in the UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, and is an authority on the protection of children in armed conflict.
Shaheed Fatima KC is a highly acclaimed and talented silk who routinely provides expert representation to NGOs, governments and private individuals, domestically and internationally. Her broad expertise covers areas such as immigration, sanctions and unlawful detention. She is particularly well versed in the UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, and is an authority on the protection of children in armed conflict.
Shaheed Fatima KC can boast extensive experience in group claims brought by foreign nationals in relation to alleged human rights abuses or environmental damage occurring as a result of natural resources exploitation. She is instructed by both claimants and defendants in group litigation.
Shaheed Fatima KC possesses remarkable expertise in administrative and public law, including claims pursued under human rights and international law. She receives instructions from claimants, defendants and interveners in complex challenges to government policy and regulatory provisions before domestic and international courts.
Shaheed Fatima KC has a formidable reputation for her excellence in handling sensitive PIL matters in domestic courts. She is praised by her clients for her down-to-earth and user-friendly manner. Her clients include states and multinational companies.
Strengths
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"She is a very effective advocate."
"She is super-bright and very hard-working."
"There is no one at the bar that works harder than her and I am constantly amazed at the cases she is involved in. She is in pretty much every big action."
"Shaheed is methodical and very detailed focused in how she prepares. She's also exceptional in her drafting."
"Shaheed is fantastic in court."
"Shaheed is very smart, hardworking and committed. She is great in court, delivering very clear and persuasive advocacy."
"Shaheed is razor sharp and cuts straight through to key issues of access. She provides clear and coherent advice."
"Shaheed Fatima KC is an excellent barrister. She's really, really impressive and clients love her."
"Shaheed is absolutely terrific. She is incredibly hard-working but equally knowledgeable, creative and passionate. She's an excellent guide to judges. You can tell that she earns their confidence."
"Shaheed has excellent strategic perspective."
"Her reputation precedes her – she is one of the cleverest people in the area."
"Excellent strategic vision and highly persuasive style, whether in formal advocacy or with lay clients."
"Shaheed is a first-class advocate and formidable opponent."
"Shaheed is a brilliant commercial litigator and has really made a name for herself in group litigation."
"Shaheed is very sharp and she is also very direct in her approach. She is somebody who will spend the time getting into the detail and ask piercing questions to get to the heart of the matter."
"Her knowledge of the group litigation space is extraordinary."
"She is a very effective advocate."
"She is super-bright and very hard-working."
"There is no one at the bar that works harder than her and I am constantly amazed at the cases she is involved in. She is in pretty much every big action."
"Shaheed is methodical and very detailed focused in how she prepares. She's also exceptional in her drafting."
"Shaheed is fantastic in court."
"Shaheed is very smart, hardworking and committed. She is great in court, delivering very clear and persuasive advocacy."
"Shaheed is razor sharp and cuts straight through to key issues of access. She provides clear and coherent advice."
"Shaheed Fatima KC is an excellent barrister. She's really, really impressive and clients love her."
"Shaheed is absolutely terrific. She is incredibly hard-working but equally knowledgeable, creative and passionate. She's an excellent guide to judges. You can tell that she earns their confidence."
"Shaheed has excellent strategic perspective."
"Her reputation precedes her – she is one of the cleverest people in the area."
"Excellent strategic vision and highly persuasive style, whether in formal advocacy or with lay clients."
"Shaheed is a first-class advocate and formidable opponent."
"Shaheed is a brilliant commercial litigator and has really made a name for herself in group litigation."
"Shaheed is very sharp and she is also very direct in her approach. She is somebody who will spend the time getting into the detail and ask piercing questions to get to the heart of the matter."
"Her knowledge of the group litigation space is extraordinary."
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