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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Shaheen Rahman KC is a highly recommended civil liberties and human rights silk who is noted for her innovative approach. Her practice includes instructions in high-profile judicial reviews and civil claims related to healthcare. She is also highly thought of for her work as a Special Advocate, where she has acted in TPIM, naturalisation and removal of passport cases.
Strengths
Shaheen is very thorough and determined to make sure all points are made to the ultimate extent. She thinks very carefully about the case from every angle. She is very thoughtful.
She's very good and is an absolute pleasure to work with.
Clinical Negligence - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Shaheen Rahman KC is renowned in the market for her ability to provide counsel on complex brain injury cases. She demonstrates particular strength in handling missed diagnosis cases as well as consent-related matters. She routinely represents both claimants and defendants.
Strengths
She is always incredibly sensible in her advice, always well prepared, organised and a skillful negotiator.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Shaheen Rahman KC is highly praised for her skill as a special advocate, particularly when acting in the interests of claimants in national security cases involving allegations of unlawful detention, torture or rendition. Her wider public law practice includes bringing and defending a broad range of judicial review challenges.
Strengths
Shaheen gets great successes for my clients. She is very insightful, understanding and has great strategy.
Shaheen is very thorough and determined to make sure all points are made to the ultimate extent. She has vast experience of public law, and that is very obvious when you work with her.
Inquests & Public Inquiries - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Shaheen Rahman KC draws high praise for her assured advocacy when acting for the bereaved, or as counsel to the inquest. Her work in this field focuses on deaths in medical settings.
Strengths
Shaheen is a hard-working barrister.