Faisel Sadiq > Gatehouse Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Gatehouse Chambers
1 Lady Hale Gate, Gray’s Inn
WC1X 8BS
England

Position

Faisel’s practice focuses on property and Chancery litigation. In particular:

  • All aspects of landlord and tenant work, both commercial and residential.
  • Mortgages – including enforceability, subrogation and marshalling.
  • Real property – including easements, restrictive covenants and overage agreements.
  • Co-ownership disputes
  • Trusts of land disputes – with particular experience of Quistclose and Pallant v Morgan trusts
  • Non-domestic rates
  • HMO licensing and rent repayment orders
  • Professional negligence claims against property professionals
  • Planning enforcement

He has extensive experience of mediations and has appeared in the Beth Din of the Federation of Synagogues.

Earlier in his career, he spent several years in the Government Legal Service where, amongst other things, he worked advised the Housing Corporation on the regulation of housing associations and worked on the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 and the Housing Act 2004.

In his spare time, he regularly attends both the theatre and comedy clubs. He practises yoga and enjoys travelling.

Memberships

Chancery Bar Association
Property Bar Association
Professional Negligence Bar Association
South Eastern Circuit
Association of Women Barristers

Education

BVC, Inns of Court School of Law, City University
LLM, University College, University of London
LLB (Hons), Queen Mary College, University of London

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Property litigation

(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4

Faisel SadiqGatehouse Chambers ‘Faisel is hugely knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. He is always willing to pick up something no matter how urgent and grasp all of the issues and nuances quickly and with ease.’