Asim Hussain
Membership Status: Barrister - Full Member
General Information
Called to the bar in 2017, Asim completed his pupillage under the supervision of Mr Mark O'Callaghan in the area of family law and personal injury.
Before commencing pupillage, Asim gained considerable experience working in a leading solicitors' firm, where he was Head of Litigation. He has extensive litigation experience in all aspects of civil matters and particularly commercial landlord and tenant disputes (dilapidations).
Asim brings vast advocacy experience by representing clients in tribunals and county courts. He has fearlessly and eloquently represented the best interest of his clients in all types of cases, from fast track trials to complex multi-track matters. Asim has acted for claimants and defendants, which gives him the added advantage of assessing the case from both viewpoints.
Asim prides himself on providing practical and commercially-focused advice. Due to his experience working at a solicitors' firm, he understands the pressures and difficulties solicitors face and the needs of those who instruct him.
Known for his technical approach, Asim has a keen eye for detail when acting for clients. He has considerable expertise in cases involving taxi credit hire and is the preferred choice as counsel where the case involves credit hire. He offers a swift turnaround in respect of all paperwork, usually within seven days, particularly for advice on quantum.
Areas of law
- Civil Law
- Family Law: Matrimonial Finance & Cohabitation Claims
- Family Law: Child Arrangements
Civil Law
- Road traffic accidents (LVI/Fraud)
- Public liability
- Employers' liability
- Holiday claims, including accidents abroad
- Low-value whiplash claims through to multi-track matters
- Credit hire, including complex high-value credit hire for claimants and defendants
- Fatal accidents and inquests
- Dispute resolution
Family Law: Matrimonial Finance & Cohabitation Claims
- Property claims, property sale and division of equity
- Maintenance, including applications to vary or enforce
- Representation at First Appointments, FDR and Final Hearings
- Applications to vary or enforce
Family Law: Child Arrangements
- Live with Orders
- Contact issues
- Parental responsibility
- Allegations of domestic abuse
- Specific issues and prohibited steps, including abduction
- Representation in the Family Court, including fact-finding hearings
Memberships
- The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
- Personal Injuries Bar Association
Awards
- Dean's List Award (BPTC)
Education
- BPTC, Manchester Metropolitan University
- LLB Hons, Nottingham Trent University
Languages
- Urdu
- Punjabi
Personal Interests
Outside of the law, Asim is interested in politics and is also involved in local and national charitable initiatives. He is part of an organisation which helps provide for people who are underprivileged and from impoverished backgrounds. Asim enjoys travelling, playing football and attending the gym to help him keep fit and healthy.
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