Sajjid Kurmani

Sajjid is an experienced dispute resolution specialist with over a decade of experience representing domestic and international clients in both complex, high-value commercial litigation. He has a proven track record of managing cases from pre-action through to trial and is known for his clear, strategic advice and strong commercial acumen.  

Having had experience of successfully representing clients in hard-fought trials, Sajjid is also able to give rational, commercial advice from the view of someone who has seen the “worst case scenario” play out as to what commercial steps can be taken to prevent disputes and placing the costs/risks of those steps against the context of the greater risks that litigation inevitably involves. 

Sajjid is passionate about building long-term client relationships so that businesses and individuals are able to prevent disputes before they arise, through proactive strategic guidance. He is recognised for his ability to lead teams effectively, deliver under pressure, and deliver no-nonsense, practical advice with clarity and confidence. 

In his free time, Sajjid enjoys boxing and cricket.  

Work Highlights 

• Acted as lead associate on behalf of a large plc in Farley & Ors v Equiniti [2024] EWHC 383 (KB), successfully striking out a complex group data breach claim worth approximately £2 million. 
• Represented a metropolitan local authority in a £2 million IT contract dispute, leading negotiations that resulted in a successful settlement before trial. 
• Advised claimants in the Horizon Post Office Inquiry, which was described as the biggest miscarriage of justice in English legal history and dramatised in an award-winning TV series. Sajjid successfully assisted several postmasters in obtaining compensation under the GLO Compensation Scheme. 
• Acted for a Danish bank successfully registering a £2 million Danish judgment in the High Court for enforcement against a UK debtor- Finansiel Stabilitet and Olsen [2025] EWHC 42 (KB). 
• Acted in Gregor Fisken Ltd v Carl [2020] EWHC 1385 (Comm) — a high-profile contractual dispute concerning ownership of one of the most expensive motor cars ever sold. 
• Advised a publicly listed transport company in a high profile trial of several claims brought against a former director and large shareholder for breach of directors’ duties regarding his conduct before and after his dismissal from the board – Stobart Group Limited v William Andrew Tinkler [2019] EWHC 258 (Comm). 
• Represented several liquidated companies in a dishonest assistance claim against the trading desk of a bank subsequent to a MTIC VAT fraud which affected the Carbon Emissions market in 2009 – Bilta (UK) Ltd and Ors v RBS plc and Mercuria [2017] EWHC 3535 (Ch) 

Reported Cases 

• Finansiel Stabilitet and Olsen [2025] EWHC 42 (KB) 
• Farley & Ors v Equiniti [2024] EWHC 383 (KB) 
• Gregor Fisken Ltd v Carl [2020] EWHC 1385 (Comm) 
• Bilta Ltd & Ors v RBS [2020] EWHC 546 (Ch) 
• Stobart Group & Ors v Tinkler [2019] EWHC 258 (Comm) 
• Idris-Goudarz v Goudarz [2020] EWHC 1878 (Ch)