Malik Awan

Associate Member | Family Advocate

About

Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years of specialised practice in Family & Immigration Law,
seeking to leverage advocacy expertise in family court proceedings. Combines rigorous legal
knowledge with a client-centric approach, technical proficiency from a computer science
background, and a track record of resolving complex disputes through negotiation, mediation,
and litigation. Committed to ethical practice and collaborative advocacy with barristers.

Family Court Advocacy:

Direct experience representing clients in non molestation, divorce proceedings and domestic violence injunctions.

Immigration-Family Law Crossovers:

Advising on spouse/partner visas, visit visa and all immigration related matters.

Case Preparation:

Drafting applications, witness statements, and legal submissions compliant with Family Procedure Rules.

Conflict Resolution:

Proven ability to negotiate settlements, reducing court intervention while safeguarding clients’ interests.

Technology Integration:

Utilising legal tech tools (Clio, LexisNexis) for efficient case management and evidence organisation.

  • Legal Practice Course (LPC) | University of Law, Birmingham | 2015
  • LLB (Hons) Law | University of Law | 2017
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) | University of Law | 2017
  • Elective Modules: Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Medical Negligence

 

Professional Membership:

  • Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Law Society

Represent clients in family court hearings across matters including child custody disputes, non-molestation orders, and complex financial settlements.

Advise on immigration-linked family cases, such as appeals for spouse visa refusals and asylum matters.

Collaborate with barristers to prepare trial bundles, cross-examination strategies, and skeleton arguments.

Achieved 80%+ settlement rate through mediation and pre-trial negotiations, minimising client costs and emotional strain.

Emil Mihai Lixandru (2016)
Year of Call 2016

British citizen, Romanian citizen & US Green Card holder with Social Security Number. A well versed 10+ PQE international Lawyer qualified in England, Wales and Romania, with two years of Banking experience and two Masters in Law who’s fluent in Romanian, English, and French.

EXPERTS YOU CAN TRUST

EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

  • February 2012–July 2019, Self Employed Registered European Lawyer & Direct Access. Barrister member of Law Lane Chambers in London, UK Main duties: Advocating in court, advising in conference, settling cases, drafting statements, revising contracts. Skills aquired: Analytical and Logical Reasoning, Attention to details
 
  • June 2017–February 2019, Contractor for the Crown Prosecution Service in London, UKMain duties: Prosecuting offenders in the Magistrates’ Courts for crimes of fraud, traffic and domestic violence. Skills aquired: Persuasiveness, Time management
 
  • January 2009–February 2012, Associate at Tănăsescu, Ispas & Associates, Bucharest, RomaniaMain duties: Conducting legal researches, observing trials, attending preliminary hearings, preparing case files. Skills aquired: Self-discipline, Quick information processing.
 
  • August 2006–June 2008, Cards and POS officer at Unicredit Bank in Bucharest, RomaniaMain duties: Backoffice helpdesk support Skills aquired: Customer service, Multitasking, Teamwork
  • 2021
University of Cambridge Communicating for Influence and Impact
      • 2020
Yale Course of Management Successfully Completed a course in Negotiation Strategies as part of his Professional Development
      • 2002 – 2010
Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University, Bucharest, Romania Master in International and European Law, LL.M (2010 graduate) Thesis: The free movement of goods, services, capital and persons within the EU.
      • Master in Business Law, LL.M (2009 graduate)
Thesis: The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
      • Faculty of Law, LL.B (2006 graduate)
2010 National Institute for Preparation and Perfectionism of Lawyers, Bucharest, Romania

EMPLOYMENT LAW:

Abdelmalek Boukra vs Veolia Envir. Service Ltd [2019] – Central London Employment Tribunal Successful trial for the Claimant in a case of Unfair Dismissal Loredana Secrieru vs eRecruitment Ltd [2016] – West Midlands Employment Tribunal Successful pre-trial settlement for Claimant in a case of Pregnancy Discrimination

CRIME:

Regina vs Ionel Petru Fichtel [2017] – Stafford Crown Court Successful appeals against conviction and sentence in a case of ABA & Breach of Non-Molestation Regina vs Sorin Alexe [2016] – Oxford Crown Court Successful appeal against decision in a case of Sexual Assault Regina vs Dănuț Viorel Spin [2015] – Snaresbrook Crown Court Successful bail application and judgment of acquittal in a case of Human Trafficking Regina vs Eugen Guna [2015] – Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court Successful judgement of aquittal in a case of Raccially Aggravated Assault

FAMILY LAW:

Izabela Pop vs Ionel Petru Fichtel [2018] – Wolverhampton Family Court Successful judgement for the Respondent father, Mr Fichtel in a case of Child Arrangements Lincolnshire County Council vs The Chiriţăs [2017] – Lincoln Family Court Successful judgement for the Chiriţă family in a case of Forced Adoption Eirini Gliniadaki vs Philip Dennis Modinos [2016] – Luton Family Court Successful judgement for the Respondent father, Mr Modinos in a case of Child Arrangements Rajesh Karwal vs Sharoo Karwal [2016] – West London Family Court Successful judgement for Mr Karwal, the Applicant in a case of Child Arrangements

COMMERCIAL DISPUTES:

Brown & Brown vs Complete Building Solutions Limited [2017] – High Court of Justice Successfully defended a summary judgment application in a case of Breach of Contract

INTERNATIONAL LAW:

Giovanni Di Monda vs Regina Daniela Brașoveanu [2016] – High Court of Justice Partially acted in an international case pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) 2201/2003 Brussels II

LANDLORD AND TENANT:

Mr Chi Tat Siu vs Ana Maria Mureșan [2014] – Wandsworth County Court Successful pre trial settlement for Defendant in a civil action for Repossession

IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS:

SC Trans-Com Diplomat Cristian SRL vs UK Border Force, The National Post Seizure Unit [2015] Successful restoration request for a tractor unit seized by the UK Border Force at Port of Dover Charles Rudolph Gunter vs UKBA [2013] – Eaton House Immigration Removal Centre Successful Asylum application
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