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Provided by Sapna Malik
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Sapna has over 20 years’ experience, specialising in bringing international claims with a human rights dimension, often raising novel points of law.
In October 2019 she won the Law Society’s Excellence Award for Human Rights Solicitor of the Year – the judges found that she had “proven herself to be a model for young lawyers, fighting fearlessly against huge odds” and were “impressed by her outstanding dedication, commitment and perseverance.”
Sapna’s recent cases resulted in 3 Supreme Court judgments in 2017 concerning the constitutional role of the courts and the impact of international law on the UK’s operations abroad.
Her case of Belhaj & Anor v Jack Straw & Ors concluded in May 2018 with an unreserved apology from the British Prime Minister to her clients for the UK’s role in their unlawful rendition to Libya in 2004.
Sapna represented the Iraqi claimants in the 2017 landmark High Court judgment of Alseran & Ors v MoD. Her clients were found to have been subjected to breaches of the Geneva Conventions and/or the Human Rights Act 1998 by British forces in Iraq.
Career
Trained Leigh Day; qualified 1998; partner 2005.
Chambers Review
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Sapna Malik is a highly skilled claimant human rights practitioner, representing individuals bringing claims against public bodies in cross-border disputes.
Sapna Malik is a highly skilled claimant human rights practitioner, representing individuals bringing claims against public bodies in cross-border disputes.
Sapna Malik dedicates her personal injury practice to civil liberties and human rights claims. She is known for assisting clients with personal injury claims related to abuse arising from corporate negligence.
Sapna Malik is recognised for her representation of claimant groups in high-profile international human rights claims before the High Court.
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Provided by Chambers
"She is a real expert."
"Sapna Malik is a well-established practitioner in the space."
"Sapna is very sensible and good to work with."
"She is a real expert."
"Sapna Malik is a well-established practitioner in the space."
"Sapna is very sensible and good to work with."
Articles, highlights and press releases
2 items provided by Leigh Day
Settlement agreed with Petra Diamonds Limited following claims of serious human rights abuses
A settlement has been agreed with Petra Diamonds Limited following claims of serious human rights abuses at its majority-owned Williamson diamond mine in Tanzania
Shipbreaking judgment: The shipping industry and the law of negligence
Oliver Holland and Rachel Bonner discuss the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Hamida Begum (on behalf of MD Khalil Mollah) v Maran (UK) Limited.
Settlement agreed with Petra Diamonds Limited following claims of serious human rights abuses
A settlement has been agreed with Petra Diamonds Limited following claims of serious human rights abuses at its majority-owned Williamson diamond mine in Tanzania
Shipbreaking judgment: The shipping industry and the law of negligence
Oliver Holland and Rachel Bonner discuss the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Hamida Begum (on behalf of MD Khalil Mollah) v Maran (UK) Limited.
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