Overview
Sami was called to the bar in 2024 and began his pupillage at Tanfield in September under the supervision of Carl Fain. He is currently supervised by Sam Madge-Wyld.
During the first six-months of his pupillage, Sami has observed a wide range of work undertaken by members of Chambers, including service charge disputes, enfranchisement, building safety, disrepair, development disputes, mortgages, forfeiture, possession proceedings and insolvency matters.
Sami accepts instructions in the following areas:
- Residential and commercial landlord and tenant;
- Real property; and
- Insolvency
Outside of work, Sami enjoys travelling, cycling and watching most sports.
Education
BA Jurisprudence, Oxford (Lady Margaret Hall) (2020-2023)
BPC, The University of Law (2023-2024)
Memberships
Gray’s Inn
Awards
Martin Wronker Prize for Jurisprudence (paper), Oxford Law Faculty (2023)
Academic Scholar of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford (2021-2023)
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