Shahzad Saeed qualified as a Solicitor in 2012 and was called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in 2016.
Shahzad joined Farani Taylor in 2015, bringing with him experience from some of the largest law firms in the UK. He became a Director in 2019 and has since built an outstanding reputation, particularly within the field of Family Law. His dedication and expertise in this area have made him a trusted advisor to clients facing complex family matters.
Family Law
Shahzad is widely recognised as a leading Family Law practitioner, with particular expertise in matrimonial finance and private law children matters.
In matrimonial finance, he is regularly instructed in cases involving substantial and complex asset structures across multiple jurisdictions, together with property disputes arising from the breakdown of relationships between unmarried partners. His work frequently includes high‑value financial remedy proceedings featuring intricate corporate, trust, and international components.
Shahzad is also highly experienced in private law children cases, including fact‑finding hearings and those involving complex or sensitive family dynamics. He delivers clear, practical, and compassionate advice, remaining consistently focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients, no matter how challenging the circumstances
In addition, Shahzad advises clients in relation to Islamic divorces, providing comprehensive guidance on both Shariah‑compliant divorce procedures and the corresponding civil processes under UK law
Immigration Law
Shahzad is a highly regarded practitioner in Immigration Law, assisting both corporate and private clients with the full spectrum of UK immigration matters. He has extensive experience guiding clients through complex processes, including visa applications, appeals, and nationality issues, and remains fully up to date with the continually evolving immigration rules. His practice covers corporate immigration and business sponsorship licences, Investor and Skilled Worker visas, Student and Temporary Worker routes, family and dependant applications, immigration appeals, and British nationality and naturalisation matters. Shahzad’s broad expertise ensures clients receive clear, strategic, and comprehensive advice tailored to their individual circumstances.
Field of Expertise
Shahzad’s expertise includes:
- Family Law
- Immigration
- Corporate Immigration
- Civil Litigation
Education, Professional Certification, Accreditation, or other Licenses
- LLM – Queen Mary University of London
- Bar-at-Law- Lincolns Inn 2016