Westminster & Holborn Law Society: International Committee: Dual Qualified Lawyers

In January we hosted an event for the Westminster & Holborn Law Society at our offices for dual qualified lawyers. Shams Rahman of our Trusts and Property Litigation team, who was speaking on the panel, was interviewed for The Central London Lawyer‘s report on the seminar.

The International Committee is holding events specifically for international lawyers in London – those with overseas qualifications and UK lawyers practicing international law. We held an incredibly successful evening at Edwin Coe LLP in Lincoln’s Inn on 14 January 2025. There was a panel of lawyers speaking…

… Shams Rahman initially qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales. He is a senior litigation partner at Edwin Coe LLP and specialises in real estate and international trusts disputes. He is
ranked in Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Spears 500 and a full TEP member of the Society of Trusts & Estates Practitioners (STEP).

A substantial part of his practice involves working with clients and other colleagues from around the world. Coming from a proudly international “hybrid” heritage and as a bilingual speaker, Shams was keen to explore international opportunities at an early stage. He therefore later cross qualified as an advocate of the High Court in Pakistan where he was born before his family moved to the UK. He continues to benefit both professionally and personally from his ability to easily and seamlessly connect with and understand a diverse range of clients’ needs with a special regard to their cultural sensitivities and requirements…

You can read the full article in the Winter 2024-5 issue of The Central London Lawyer.