Siavash is an experienced legal practitioner with a broad practice spanning civil litigation, commercial disputes, property litigation, immigration and family law. He regularly appears before the Royal Courts of Justice and County Courts throughout England and Wales, combining persuasive advocacy with careful preparation and a practical approach to resolving disputes.

His commercial and civil litigation practice includes high-value partnership and shareholder disputes, contractual claims, defended civil fraud allegations, and intellectual property matters involving trademarks and trade secrets. He advises domestic and international clients, including on cross-border disputes in which the law of England and Wales is central to the issues. His experience also includes advising on the enforcement of overseas judgments and court orders in the UK, and defending clients against enforcement.

Siavash has substantial experience in residential and commercial property litigation, acting in disputes involving landlords, tenants, freeholders and leaseholders. His work encompasses possession proceedings, commercial lease forfeiture and relief from forfeiture, housing disrepair, nuisance, and the defence of unlawful eviction claims. He also handles disputes concerning structural defects, construction work and discrepancies in property measurements, including matters involving competing responsibilities between several parties.

His wider litigation experience includes setting aside default judgments, defending statutory demands and related insolvency proceedings, consumer rights claims, and unlawful detention proceedings. He has acted for international clients in disputes concerning goods shipped to the UK and has represented clients in confiscation proceedings and matters concerning the release of assets.

Alongside his litigation practice, Siavash advises on immigration and nationality matters, with particular expertise in complex naturalisation applications. He has secured grants of citizenship in cases involving criminality issues and dangerous journeys to the UK. His corporate immigration practice covers Global Talent, Innovator Founder and Skilled Worker routes. He also advises on visitor visas and matters involving the revocation of indefinite leave to remain.

Siavash is committed to resolving disputes through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate. He regularly represents clients in mediations at the International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC), focusing on commercially sensible and cost-effective outcomes.

Known for his attentive client care and meticulous preparation, Siavash provides clear advice on complex legal issues, helping clients understand their options and make informed decisions throughout their matter. He tailors his approach to each client’s circumstances, objectives and priorities.

Representative matters

• Commercial disputes: Acted in high-value partnership and shareholder disputes, contractual claims and the defence of civil fraud allegations.
• International litigation: Advised on cross-border disputes governed by the law of England and Wales, and the enforcement of overseas judgments.
• Property litigation: Handled commercial and residential disputes involving disrepair, nuisance, structural defects, measurement discrepancies, possession, forfeiture and unlawful eviction.
• Civil procedure and insolvency: Successfully set aside default judgments and defended statutory demands and related insolvency proceedings.
• Consumer and asset recovery matters: Represented international clients in consumer claims concerning UK shipments, and acted in confiscation and asset-release matters involving HMRC.
• Immigration and nationality: Secured grants in complex naturalisation cases and advised on Global Talent, Innovator Founder and Skilled Worker routes, alongside the revocation of indefinite leave to remain.

Siavash is known for his compassionate client care, honesty, meticulous attention to detail and strategic approach. He takes time to understand each client’s circumstances and appreciates the emotional and practical impact of the challenges they face. Combining empathy with clear, candid advice, he develops tailored legal strategies that reflect each client’s priorities and keeps them informed and supported throughout their matter.

Siavash is fluent in Farsi and advises Persian-speaking clients directly in their own language. Outside practice, he enjoys boxing, bouldering, training at the gym and playing chess.