Sameer Karim
Senior Partner & Solicitor

Sameer became the Senior Partner and Owner of Douglas Wemyss Solicitors in 2008 and since has shown exceptional leadership and management skills in his ability to drive the business forward and take it from strength to strength even in the tough marketplace of today. It is this approach and determination to drive the business forward within a competitive marketplace that has enabled DWS to stand out from its competitors as Sameer is always on hand to take calls at the office and on his mobile, even out of office hours and on weekends, thus providing a personal touch.

He is dedicated to working closely with both his team and his clients making sure that not just legal but also commercial objectives are achieved. With his unique innovation and ideas Sameer has raised the profile of the firm considerably over the last 3 years and amassed a loyal client following with the firm now acting for some of the largest businesses in Leicester, and his client base even extends to high profile businesses and entrepreneurial individuals in Manchester and Central London, some of who feature in The Times 100 Rich List and appear on Dragons Den. The long term plan is to make Douglas Wemyss a real force in the region for continuously punching above its weight.

Sameer's areas of specialism are civil and commercial litigation matters, specializing in contractual disputes, employment disputes and property litigation; often conducting mediations and arbitrations as alternative dispute resolutions. Sameer has further experience in business disputes, commercial debt recovery and director disqualifications.

Outside of work, Sameer has particular interest in travel, music, theatre and is an avid golfer. Ever keen to seek positive outcomes, he is quoted as saying "there is always a solution and it is my job to find it".

Articles by Sameer Karim:

Articles by the Douglas Wemyss Solicitors Team

 

Richard Beaman

Claiming for Loss of Earnings You are entitled to claim for loss of earnings if you have had to take time off work due to your illness/injury and as a result you have lost out on earnings.It is also possible to make a claim for loss of overtime/bonus payments.... more

Richard Beaman

Accidents at work - Defective Work Equipment The phrase "accidents at work" covers a wide variety of different types of accidents, and the cause of the accident can vary from unsafe work equipment, to negligence of a fellow employee, to an unsafe floor, to noisy working environment and inadequate protection for hearing and a number of other causes of action.... more

Richard Beaman

The Three Year Limitation of Claim How many times have you heard, on TV "Have you had an accident in the last 3 years?" The reason why they are asking if you have had an accident in the last three years is because there is usually a 3 year time limit, running from the date of the accident, in which to start a personal injury Court case.... more

Richard Beaman

Trips on the highway Claims arising out of tripping accidents which occur typically on the public highway and footpaths are due to uneven paving slabs or potholes that have been allowed to develop. There are two legal bases for claims arising out of trips on the highway.... more

Sameer Karim

Claiming Compensation for Riots in Leicester and the UK Under the 1886 Riot (Damages) Act, anyone who has suffered loss or damages caused by a riot can request a payout from their local police authority and furthermore there is no limit on how much can be claimed.... more

Sameer Karim

No Win No Fee PPI Compensation Claims, Leicester Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) has been sold to millions of borrowers alongside loans, even when they were not in a situation to ever be able to claim on it.... more

Beena Makwana

Procedure for Buying a Property When buying a property there are a number of procedures and guidelines that your solicitor will need to follow to ensure a smooth completion of your transaction.... more

Gurmail Sidhu

Failure to Register a Charge at Companies House on time Consequences of failure to register. Under the provisions of the Companies Acts a charge or incumbrance against the assets or a part of the assets of a Company must be registered at Companies House with 21 days of its creation. A fee of is payable with the application.... more

Waheeda Alli

Conveyancing - Declaration of Trust When buying a property do I need a Declaration of Trust? A Declaration of Trust is also more commonly known as a trust deed, and is required where two or more people are intending to jointly own a property, whether as their home or as an investment.... more

Linda Clegg

Matrimonial Finance and Inherited Assets When financial issues have to be resolved following breakdown of a marriage, do assets which one party has inherited from their family have to be taken into account? The instinctive reaction of many people is that it is not fair to have to share them, but unfortunately it is not that simple.... more

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