Wakash Waheed

Bio

Wakash is a Partner and Head of the Civil / Commercial Litigation Department and Dispute Resolution. As a very experienced, knowledgeable, and keen litigator, Wakash identifies and isolates the issues involved in a case early in order to achieve the best and most efficient result possible for his client.

He is known for his exceptional client care and reviewed by many of his former clients as ‘tenacious and persistent’, ‘leaving no stone unturned’, ‘thorough and meticulous in his dealings’ and ‘excels at the plight of a challenge’.

Wakash has a broad civil practice, representing both individuals and organisations across a wide spectrum of legal issues. He possesses a wealth of litigation and dispute resolution experience in bringing and defending claims of various types, particularly in property litigation, serious injury claims and high value claims.

His extensive experience in litigation spans various matters, with a particular emphasis on high-value matters. Wakash is frequently sought after for his expertise in high-value disputes, where his ability to navigate intricate legal issues and deliver favourable outcomes sets him apart.

His experience, coupled with his exceptional client care, positions him as a trusted adviser.

Wakash is highly regarded for his expertise in handling cases of harassment. He has developed a niche practice in this area, providing robust representation both for individuals seeking protection and for those responding to such claims. His work includes bringing and defending injunctive relief applications, as well as offering tailored strategies to help clients secure fair outcomes and long-term peace of mind.

His practice encompasses many areas, notably as follows: –

1. Property litigation
2. Landlord and Tenant disputes, including Housing Disrepair.
3. Harassment injunctions
4. Debt recovery
5. Insurance
6. Professional Negligence
7. Property ownership disputes
8. Product liability claims, cases involving the sale of goods and services
9. Business-related disputes
10. Applications to Set Aside Statutory Demands
11. Serious injury claims
12. Contractual disputes

Memberships & Accreditations

The Law Society

Featured Cases

S UK v BS [2025]
Acted for an insurance intermediary who had been served with a statutory demand and faced the threat of a winding-up petition. We successfully applied to restrain the petition on the basis that the demand was without merit and had little legal foundation.

SR v Gloria Jeans Coffee UK [2024]
Successfully acted for a guarantor of a franchise agreement in setting aside a statutory demand. The demand was based on disputed assertions that the guarantor was liable for certain sums. The court agreed that our client had an arguable defence and ordered the respondent to pay our client’s costs.

K & K v O’B  [2024]
Successfully secured a final harassment injunction, £11,000 damages and legal costs for two Leeds businessmen at the County Court.

J v PM  [2022]
Successfully defended a renowned published author in a claim brought by one of Britain’s most renowned convicted serial killers. Obtained a Court order striking out the other parties claim and an order for his client’s costs to be paid by that party.

A v Santander Consumer Finance UK Plc  [2022]
Recovered thousands owed to client by the bank’s failure to honour the terms of a finance agreement.

F v B  [2021]
International contractual dispute following a loan agreement between two private parties. Successfully recovered all monies owed under agreement for client who was based in the United Arab Emirates.

C v Trade Union Legal LLP  [2020]
Acted for client in a claim against former solicitors who were negligent in dealing with his case. C instructed this firm and recovered thousands in damages caused by certain failures on the former solicitor’s part.

T v Esure  [2020]
Recovered compensation for the claimant in excess of £100,000 following a serious injury claim.

Y v Zenith  [2016] – Staines County Court
Successfully claimed compensation for claimant, in a claim where the defendant insurer alleged fraud.