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
Financial Remedy
E v E High-asset financial remedy (circa £7m) involving a renowned sports personality. Acted for the husband in contested financial remedy proceedings involving disclosure issues, contributions and assets in different jurisdictions. The matter progressed through private FDR and was ultimately resolved by arbitration, with settlement embodied in a final order.
F v F: Medium-asset financial remedy (circa £1.17m). Acted for the husband in a dispute over the matrimonial home, contributions and financial disclosure. Negotiated settlement following a private FDR.
A v A: Medium-asset financial remedy (circa £1.05m) involving property valuations and disputed disclosure. The proceedings involved matrimonial property interests in different jurisdictions, raising cross-jurisdictional ownership and valuation issues. Acted for the husband through contested proceedings, pursuing equal division of the net proceeds of jointly owned properties.
O v O: Modest-asset financial remedy involving property, valuation and disclosure issues. Secured for the wife 70% of the net proceeds of the matrimonial home and monthly spousal maintenance.
M v N: Contested financial remedy proceedings involving disputed matrimonial property, valuable assets and financial disclosure concerns. Successfully negotiated a settlement following the FDR, securing a lump sum payment, return of gold jewelry and a full clean order, avoiding the need for a final hearing.
M v M: Financial remedy involving matrimonial property, disputed disclosure and business liabilities, alongside property interests in different jurisdictions subject to separate ownership litigation. Negotiated settlement following FDR securing the client a 50% share of the former matrimonial home and full and final resolution of the parties’ financial claims.
I v K: Financial remedy involving Forms E, disclosure and clean-break claims. Acted for the applicant wife; negotiated a consent order without going to the Court.
K v H: Financial remedy proceedings involving the former matrimonial home, disputed financial disclosure, share-option valuations and property interests spanning interests in different jurisdictions. Acted for the wife in contested proceedings concerning housing needs, mortgage capacity and asset disclosure, with settlement efforts pursued through FDR.
K v K: Medium-asset financial remedy involving the matrimonial home, overseas property interests in different jurisdictions and disputed financial disclosure. Acted for the husband through First Appointment and FDR, seeking sale of the matrimonial home and a clean break settlement.
G v G: Contested financial remedy involving disputed property ownership, financial disclosure, business interests and allegations in remortgage funds. Acted for the wife through First Appointment and FDR, addressing housing needs, mortgage capacity and disputed financial claims.
A v K: Intervenor proceedings arising from contested financial remedy involving disputed beneficial ownership of property and assets situated in different jurisdictions, alongside disclosure and valuation issues. Acted for the intervenor in proceedings listed for a Preliminary Issue Hearing, ultimately securing resolution of the intervenor claims by consent order.
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