Samara Iqbal

Expertise

Summary

Experience

• Aramas Law

  Director and Solicitor

  2019 - Current

  

  Aramas Family Law is a niche boutique law firm which specialises in achieving Family Law settlements and offering the best possible experience throughout this challenging time in your life.

  We do everything from property and tax to child custody arrangements and prenuptial agreements, so it really is varied work.

  We advise in International divorce and family litigation in Dubai and the UAE and Sharia Law in the UK. We are one of the rare firms that specialise in this field.

  Aramas Law will guide you through every step of your case and remove the burden off your shoulders. We will provide you the very best guidance and advice to make those decisions you do need to make as stress free as possible.

  Aramas Family Law are members of Resolution, an organisation of specialist family lawyers committed to a constructive approach to the practice of family law. As a result of our commitment to the Resolution Code of Practice, most of our cases achieve a settlement by constructive negotiation, saving costs for everyone involved.

  ARAMAS LAW CAN OFFER:

  • Online and Out of Hours consultations
  • Free 30 minute initial consultation
  • Fixed fee divorces, Finance settlement and Pre- Nups
  • Quick timescales for achieving your goals
  • Agreed costs agreements for children matters
  • Empathy, clarity and strength

• Makin Dixon Solicitors

  Solicitor

  21 - 100 Employees 2016 - 2019

  Varied family caseload of privately paying work and legal aid files.
  Handling full range of matters with an emphasis on children matters and cross border disputes.
  Dealing with divorces and finances for a range of clients
  Attending Court on a regular basis for children Act matters
  Specialising with Domestic abuses cases and obtaining emergency Non molestation Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders, Forced Marriage Protection Orders and FGM Orders and Specific Issue Orders
  Specialising in advising on Sharia Divorce and issues for families

• Slater and Gordon

  Associate Solicitor

  100+ Employees 2018 - 2018

  Family Law Department, working with Sharia Law cases, assisting with Divorce, Children and Financial remedies.

• Dubai - Ibrahim Al Banna Advocates and Legal Consultants

  Partner

  21 - 100 Employees 2015 - 2016

  Wills and Probate
  Drafting of Wills, Power of Attorney, Guardianship Documents
  Handling end to end process from the time the client has met and until the client has registered their Wills.
  Correspondence with the clients via emails and telephone conversation, handling queries and providing information on the respective solutions.
  Assisting with UAE probate and Guardianship orders at the Dubai Court.
  Family Law
  Drafting divorce Agreements and all divorce related forms.
  Pre and post nuptial Agreements
  UK divorces, financial claims and Court work from the UAE for British expats
  Provide legal advice for complex family law matters within Sharia Courts.
  Extensive knowledge of the law governing divorce proceedings, pre-nuptial contracts, child custody and as well as financial ancillary relief cases within Dubai Courts and the UK Courts.
  Additional ability to deal with all matters for clients in relation to Family, Children, Divorce, Marriage Contracts and mediation in relation to English Law and Sharia Law.

  Corporate

  Dealing with Arbitration and company disputes and Court litigation.
  Handling end to end process of setting up companies under various freezone’s such as DMCC, JAFZA and DWC.
  Drafting corporate resolutions, Memorandums of Association, Corporate Powers of Attorney and all documents related to Company formation. Assist clients with understanding products and services, Identify and resolve client problems.
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• Dubai - TWS Legal Consultants

  Solicitor and Legal Consultant

  6 - 20 Employees 2014 - 2015

  Wills and Probate
  Drafting of Wills, Power of Attorney, Guardianship Documents
  Handling end to end process from the time the client has met and until the client has registered their Wills.
  Correspondence with the clients via emails and telephone conversation, handling queries and providing information on the respective solutions.
  Assisting with UAE probate and Guardianship orders at the Dubai Court.

  Family Law
  Drafting divorce Agreements and all divorce related forms.
  Pre and post nuptial Agreements
  UK divorces, financial claims and Court work from the UAE for British expats
  Provide legal advice for complex family law matters within Sharia Courts.
  Extensive knowledge of the law governing divorce proceedings, pre-nuptial contracts, child custody and as well as financial ancillary relief cases within Dubai Courts and the UK Courts.
  Additional ability to deal with all matters for clients in relation to Family, Children, Divorce, Marriage Contracts and mediation in relation to English Law and Sharia Law.
  Dealing with Arabic documentation

Education History

• Arabic and Islamic Education

  University of Winchester

  2008 - 2011

  three years MA

• Legal Practice Course

  BPP Law School

  2005 - 2007

  Legal Practice Course

• Graduate Diploma in Law

  BPP Law School

  2004 - 2005

  Graduate Diploma in Law

Qualifications

Clubs and Associations

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