Azeem Ali (1997)

Azeem Ali (1997)

Barrister
Membership Status: Barrister - Full Member Called in 1997 Public Access Accredited BSB Guidance for Public Access
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Profile

General Information

Azeem Ali is a specialist in Personal Injury, Credit Hire, Consumer Credit and Contract work. He is based in Manchester with a practice that takes him nationwide.

PERSONAL INJURY
 

Azeem is a specialist in personal injury. He regularly conducts cases involving fatal accidents, very serious injuries, dental injuries and whiplash-type injuries. Having completed a large volume of advices over the years, he is considered to be an expert in providing solicitors with views on the valuation of cases, and also tactics and strategy, particularly in cases which may continue for many years. He has a wealth of experience in understanding when it is correct strategically to settle a case and when it is better to “hold out” for longer. He also specialises in compiling complex schedules of loss or damage often leading to very successful results.

CREDIT HIRE

At the outset of his career, Azeem was instructed to provide new and interesting ways of arguing points on insured hire subrogation and its “sister” area of credit hire. He was involved in test cases and his experience in these areas has grown from strength to strength to the point where he is now considered an expert in this specialist area. He has recently dealt with, and was led by Andrew Edis QC, in a national credit hire test case on "cancellation" notices - Salat v Barutis.

CONSUMER CREDIT

Azeem has defended a variety of clients involved in disputes with banks concerning signed consumer credit agreements. He has a wealth of knowledge of the Consumer Credit Act and its various satellite legislation, which he has successfully used to defend clients being sued for vast amounts of money by banks. He has found that in cases where a consumer has signed a consumer credit agreement, there is almost always scope to argue substantial points for the consumer.

CONTRACT                        

Azeem has substantial experience in contract cases generally, and commercial cases in particular.

Why instruct Azeem Ali?

Azeem is known for being extremely hardworking, dedicating himself entirely to any case he is involved in. He does not confine his mind simply to the set instructions his solicitor provides but thinks “out of the box” of other ways to benefit the client. He understands the value of this to busy solicitors.

The completion of an advice, schedule or an interlocutory hearing does not mean that Azeem Ali considers that the case has ended, his mind will always be “ticking” away on the case until conclusion, which he has been told can be invaluable to those instructing him.

Azeem considers himself to be “user friendly” and a “people’s person”, a barrister that a solicitor can deal with in a relaxed manner. He is told that his interpersonal skills mean his instructing solicitor can feel confident in introducing a wide range of different clients to him.

He aims to be as accessible as possible to his professional clients and encourages them to phone him if they have any questions about a case outside any formal instructions. He believes that a strong partnership between barrister and solicitor is essential to provide optimum value for money and the best possible outcome for any client. He has built many strong professional relationships with his regular instructing solicitors over the years and strongly believes that any instructing solicitor should feel relaxed when instructing him.

EDUCATION

LLB Hons (University of Liverpool)

Stretford Grammar

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LANGUAGES

Urdu - spoken

Hindi - spoken

Understanding of Punjabi

GENERAL INTERESTS

Azeem is married with a young family and says nothing beats spending time with his two young daughters and son! He also enjoys going to the cinema and gym when time permits.

 

Areas of Law

Azeem Ali (1997) is happy to accept instructions as counsel who is:

  • Credit Hire Specialists
  • Road Traffic
  • Public Access Accredited
  • Road Traffic
  • Credit Hire (Defendant Insurance Team)

Outside of these key areas of law, Azeem Ali (1997) is always willing to consider any enquiry requiring the experience or knowledge needed to help you or your client. Please call Azeem direct or the support team on 01823 247 247 if you would like to discuss any aspect of this profile.

Cases and Publications

CREDIT HIRE

He has recently dealt with, and was led by Andrew Edis QC, in a national credit hire test case on "cancellation" notices - Salat v Barutis.

Please click here to view Azeem Ali’s articles.

 

 

Fees and Feedback

FEES:

Details regarding our approach to fees can be found at the following link:  http://www.clerksroom.com/content-html?cid=514

SERVICES:

Please see “profile” tab for a description of the legal services provided by this barrister.

We aim to complete and return all paperwork within 14 days (2 weeks) of receipt if no specific deadline is provided. We can work to much faster timescales if requested or we can agree a specific target date for each individual circumstance. We will always advise at the outset if counsel is unable to meet any deadline.

Each barrister has a standard hourly rate for their work. The individual hourly rate can be agreed when instructions are acknowledged if preferred. We welcome early discussion as to the suitability of a specific barrister for a specific case. The right barrister will have the relevant expertise to deal with the case but will not be too junior, or too senior depending on the complexities.

We aim to allocate all cases to the correct level of experience & seniority which we believe will prove most to be the most cost-effective solution for our clients.

If, due to urgency, we allocate paperwork to a more senior member of Clerksroom, we will charge the appropriate hourly rate for the work, not for the barrister. We welcome early discussion to ensure the correct fee is applied to the case at the outset.

REDRESS:

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Complaints information

If you are not satisfied with the service provided, you can make a complaint to Chambers. Information on the chambers’ complaints procedure is available at the following link: http://www.clerksroom.com/content-html?cid=416

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from my chambers, you can make a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman. You must contact the Legal Ombudsman either within 6 months following the conclusion of our handling your complaint, within 6 years from the date of the act/omission, or 3 years from the date that you should reasonably have known there were grounds for complaint (if the act/omission took place before the 6 October 2010 or was more than six years ago).

The Legal Ombudsman’s details are as follows:

Legal Ombudsman
PO Box 6806
Wolverhampton
WV1 9WJ
Tel: 0300 555 0333
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.legalombudsman.org.uk

Privacy Notice

1.              This is a privacy notice that describes how, why and for how long I will process or keep your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’).

2.              The GDPR governs how an individual’s personal data is used, and your rights in relation to that data.

3.              I, Azeem Ali (1997), have been instructed by you or your litigation friend (usually a parent), through your solicitor or agent, or via the Bar Pro Bono Unit.

4.              It is necessary for me to process your personal data in order for me to provide you with legal services, for example:

·   Advise on the prospects of litigation;

·   Advise on the value of your claim;

·   Representation at a court hearing;

·   Representation at trial;

·   Advise, review or comment on legal issues or evidence.

5.              Processing means anything done to data such as: recording, organising, adapting, altering, copying, consulting, transmitting, combining, erasing or storing it.

6.              The processing for the purposes listed above will take place in accordance with either Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, depending on how you instructed me.

7.              If you have instructed me on a direct access basis, or engaged a solicitor (or legal agent), to assist you in bringing or defending a claim then the processing is necessary to perform a contract to which you are a party (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR). To give effect to that contract (i.e. to bring a claim) it is necessary for me to process your personal data for litigation purposes.

8.              If I am assisting you on a pro bono basis, it will be necessary for me to seek your consent to be able to represent you (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). In this scenario, you will be sent a consent form.

Recipients of your data

9.              I may also be required to share your data with others, depending on the nature of your case. This may include:

(i)                  Courts and other tribunals to whom documents are presented;

(ii)                Your solicitors, or agent representing you, through whom I have been instructed;

(iii)               Potential witnesses, experts and other persons involved in the case;

(iv)               Solicitors, barristers, or other legal representatives;

(v)                Ombudsman and regulatory authorities;

(vi)               Education and examining bodies; and

(vii)             Current, past or prospective employers.

Special Categories of Data

10.          In some cases I will have been given your personal data that is within the ‘special categories’ of data described in GDPR Article 9(1). For example, personal data that reveals your race, ethnicity, sexual preferences, political or religious beliefs, trade union membership or health. There are also restrictions for processing information regarding criminal convictions.

11.          This type of personal data will only be processed where it is necessary in order to represent you in your legal claim, or advise on the prospects of a legal claim.

Retention

12.          I will retain your personal data for no longer than is necessary, and where it is possible, I will anonymise your data.

13.          How long your personal data is kept will depend on a number of factors. The retention period will be reviewed when the service I am providing you with is complete. However in general, I am obliged by the Bar Code of Conduct to retain records of my cases, and by HM Revenue and Customs to retain records for 6 years.

14.          Once your case has concluded and fees have been paid, I shall retain only the personal data necessary for the following purposes:

(i)                  The legal and professional obligation to retain information relating to my cases;

(ii)                To check for any potential conflict of interests that may arise in the future when I am instructed on other cases;

(iii)               For use in the defence of potential complaints, legal proceedings or fee disputes;

(iv)               To refer back to in future cases which raise similar legal, factual, or procedural issues.

15.          The processing for the purposes listed in paragraph 14 (ii), (iii), and (iv) above, will take place in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. That is, for the purposes of legitimate interests that are not outweighed by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.

16.          The processing for the purposes listed in paragraph 14(i) above, will take place in accordance with Article 6(1)(c) GDPR. That is, the processing is necessary for me to comply with a legal obligation. 

Your Rights

17.          Where processing of your personal data was based on your consent (see paragraphs 6 and 8) you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of the processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

18.          Withdrawal of your consent to process such data will most likely mean that I am no longer able to provide you with the legal services you seek.

19.          You may request confirmation that your personal data is being processed by me and details about the personal data, the source, the processing, the purposes of the processing, the recipients and the retention period.

20.          You may request a copy of your personal data that is being processed by me. You may also request rectification (i.e. correction) where there are inaccuracies in the personal data.

21.          You have the right to object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, at any time, to processing of your personal data in paragraph 14 of this privacy notice. Should you object, the processing will only continue where there are compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your fundamental rights, freedoms and interests. 

22.          Where the processing or retention of your data is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, it will not be possible to object. 

23.          You have the right to request that your personal data is erased where any of the following apply:

(i)                  The personal data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which they were collected or otherwise processed;

(ii)                You withdraw your consent where the basis of processing was based on consent and where there is no other ground for the processing;

(iii)               Where your fundamental rights, freedoms and interests override the legitimate interests of processing in paragraph 14;

(iv)               The personal data has been unlawfully processed; or

(v)                The personal data have to be erased to comply with a legal obligation.

24.          You have the right to request that your personal data is restricted from processing, so that it is simply stored, for the following reasons: as an alternative to deletion; so that it can be corrected; for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; to verify if a legitimate ground exists (paragraph 14).

25.          Where it is necessary to correct your personal data, or you have requested the restriction or erasure of your personal data, I shall endeavour to contact the recipients of the personal data, unless this involves disproportionate effort. 

Security

26.          I take appropriate physical and technical procedures to safeguard your personal data to prevent it from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorised way. The I.T. systems used by Clerksroom are ISO27001 compliant.

Complaints or Queries

27.          If you have any questions regarding this privacy notice, or how I use your personal data please email me: [email protected], or my clerks: mail@clerksroom telephone 01823 247 247.

28.          I shall aim to respond as soon as possible, and within 30 days.

29.          You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe I have not handled your request in an appropriate manner. For information on contacting the ICO please go to: https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/

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