Sheikh Najam

LLB (Hons)/JD, MA (Tax Law), MBA, TEP, STEP PPgD (PWA), PgD (Legal Practice), PgD (Notarial Practice), MCIArb, MCILEX

Notary, Attorney, Mediator, Arbitrator, Adjudicator

Sheikh Najam

Notary, Attorney, Mediator, Arbitrator, Adjudicator

Advising HNW & UHNW clients on cross-border trusts, tax, corporate structuring, economic crime, and dispute resolution

Strategic Legal Advisory for Complex Wealth

Maître Sheikh Najam is a City of London trained Notary, i.e. a qualified lawyer and legal officer appointed by the Court of Faculties of the Archbishop of Canterbury, acting under the authority of the Crown (Royal authority). He is regulated through the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, and authorised to practise law throughout England and Wales.

He is also a European Attorney, and a STEP-qualified Private Wealth Lawyer (TEP). He holds an M.A. in Tax Law from the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS), University of London, covering UK, EU, and international tax laws.

Sheikh advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and family offices on complex UK and cross-border legal matters, particularly where trusts, companies, real estate, and digital assets intersect.

Private Wealth, Trusts & Corporate Structuring

Designing and advising on integrated wealth structures, combining trusts and companies (UK and offshore) to align ownership, control, succession, and tax efficiency.

Cross-border trusts and estate planning
Family investment companies and holding structures
Inheritance tax planning for business owners and property portfolios
Wills and succession planning involving international assets
Probate and estate administration (multi-jurisdictional)
Digital asset structuring and succession

Financial Crime & Compliance Advisory

Advising on financial crime risk and regulatory exposure, ensuring structures are robust, compliant, and defensible.

Fraud, money laundering, insider trading, and embezzlement risk
AML and source of wealth positioning
Governance frameworks for companies, trusts, and family offices
Cross-border regulatory risk analysis
Reputational risk management

Dispute Prevention & Resolution

Strategic advice on avoiding and resolving high-value disputes, particularly involving trusts, estates, and corporate structures.

Trust and estate disputes
Shareholder and corporate conflicts
Cross-border asset disputes and enforcement
Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration strategies

Maître Sheikh Najam is a RICS Accredited Mediator (Civil and Commercial) and is undertaking an LLM in Digital Dispute Resolution at Leeds Law School (Leeds Beckett University) an advanced programme for practising solicitors and barristers

Why Clients Instruct

STEP- qualified Private Wealth Lawyer (TEP)
MA in Tax Law (UK, EU & International)
Notary authorised throughout England & Wales
European Attorney (AEA Accredited)
Cross-border trust and corporate structuring expertise
Financial crime and compliance advisory capability
Dispute resolution and enforcement-focused strategy

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Professional Accreditations

My Specialist Areas

Private Wealth, Trusts & Corporate Structuring

Financial Crime and Compliance Advisory

Dispute Prevention & Resolution

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Insightful Articles

Why Enforceability Matters in Cross-Border Disputes

In cross-border disputes, achieving a favourable outcome is only part of the equation. The real question is whether that outcome can be enforced where it matters . The Core Issue A judgment, settlement, or arbitral award has limited value if it cannot be recognised or enforced in the jurisdiction where assets or parties are located. For high net worth individuals and international families, this is often the defining issue. Key Challenges in Cross-Border Enforcement Juris

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Source of Wealth v Source of Funds: A Legal Perspective

Understanding the distinction between source of wealth and source of funds is critical in modern financial transactions, particularly where regulatory scrutiny is high. Banks, lawyers, and regulated professionals are increasingly required to verify both—and failure to provide clear, consistent evidence can delay or prevent transactions. The Key Difference Source of Funds This refers to the origin of the specific money being used in a transaction. Examples include: Sale of p

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Cross-Border Estate Planning: What High Net Worth Families Must Consider

Cross-border estate planning is essential where individuals or families hold assets, residency, or connections in more than one jurisdiction. Without proper structuring, estates can face conflicting laws, double taxation, delays, and unintended outcomes. For high-net-worth families, the objective is not simply to transfer wealth—but to ensure that it transfers efficiently, predictably, and in accordance with long-term intentions . Why Cross-Border Estate Planning Matters Wh

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