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Call date: 2003
Inn: Middle Temple

Memberships:
South Eastern Circuit
Criminal Bar Association


Amrik Wahiwala LLB (Essex), LLM (Intnl Law & Human Rights) (Nottingham)


Amrik Singh Wahiwala became a tenant in chambers following the successful completion of pupillage.

He now enjoys a busy mixed practice, regularly appearing in courts across East Anglia.

Amrik prides himself on his meticulous approach to cases and is happy to liaise with instructing solicitors to ensure the best possible outcome for lay clients and professional clients alike.

A solicitor who regularly instructs him comments : “He has the ability to liaise with a whole variety of clients from varied backgrounds; he shows ability and experience beyond his years, has a very fluent and appealing advocacy style and is well liked by clients.”

Prior to pupillage, Amrik spent time working for a firm of solicitors and so he is acutely aware of the requirements of those who now instruct him.

 

Crime

Amrik often appears in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts (both prosecuting and defending), undertaking both publicly and privately paid work.

He has prosecuted for Trading Standards in relation to copyright offences and also has experience in drugs cases, particularly those involving the cultivation of cannabis.

 

Quasi Criminal/Civil

Amrik has been involved in a broad range of cases including :

  • ASBOs (Representing Housing Associations)
  • Prison Disciplinary Hearings
  • Coroner’s Inquests
  • Education Appeals (Clerk)
  • Exclusion Appeals (Clerk – including DDA) 
  • Licensing Act matters 

Civil

Amrik is experienced in many areas of civil practice, with a particular interest in

  • Personal Injury
  • Insolvency
  • Contractual disputes (including Credit Hire claims).

Awards & Scholarships

Benefactors Scholar – Honourable Society of the Middle Temple



Languages:
English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu