Meet Shabnam
I am a property litigation solicitor with over a decade of experience in housing and property law, including more than six years of post-qualification expertise. I specialise in complex residential property disputes and represent a diverse client base including landlords, tenants, developers, managing agents, and management companies.
My practice is defined by a strategic, results-driven approach and a commitment to delivering cost-effective solutions. I am known for my strong negotiation skills and practical mindset, always focused on resolving disputes efficiently while aligning with my clients’ commercial and personal objectives.
I have a strong academic foundation, having graduated with a First Class LLB Law degree, followed by a Distinction in both the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and an LLM Master of Laws from the University of Law.
Key areas of expertise include:
- Section 21 / Section 8 possession claims and tenancy enforcement
- Forfeiture claims
- Orders for Sale
- Service charge recovery and disputes
- Breach of covenant and lease breaches
- Residential lease extensions
- Business lease renewals
- Co-ownership disputes (TOLATA)
Outside of work I’m a fitness enthusiast with a passion for weightlifting, long walks, and nutrition. I also enjoy travelling and discovering new places. Committed to giving back, I volunteer with the Citizens Advice Bureau, participate in the London Legal Walk, and mentor aspiring law students through tuition and career guidance schemes.
Experience highlights
- Rent arrears & possession: Successfully recovered possession for landlords with large property portfolios through Section 8 proceedings, including substantial rent arrears recovery.
- Order for Sale – debt recovery: Successfully obtained an interim charging order, followed by a final charging order and an Order for Sale to recover a debt of £80,000 on behalf of my client.
- Service Charge Recovery: Brought and won numerous claims for service charge debt recovery on behalf of managing agents and landlords, often involving complex lease interpretation and statutory compliance.
- Relief from forfeiture: Successfully acted in proceedings seeking relief from forfeiture, preserving clients’ leasehold interests and negotiating favourable terms for reinstatement.
- Disrepair Defence & Counterclaims: Defended private landlords against substantial disrepair counterclaims, achieving negotiated settlements that avoided trial and protected clients’ financial and reputational interests.
- Boundary and Right of Way disputes: Obtained an injunction in a contentious right of way and boundary dispute and represented clients at mediation to reach a practical and enforceable resolution.
