Amer Rahman

Amer Rahman is a Partner at Farani Taylor and a rare find in today’s legal world; a qualified lawyer since 1994. Amer holds specialism in Immigration, Asylum and Human Rights Law. With impressive skills to solve complex matters, he has successfully represented clients in both the High Court and Court of Appeal and continues to be instructed in complex Judicial Review matters. Amer holds particular interest in civil actions against Public Authorities, using both common law and remedies under the Human Rights Act 1998.

Amer also has experience in the European Court of Human Rights (‘ECHR’); most recently, advised an ex-member of the House of Lords on a constitutional point. He has been involved in a range of high-profile cases, including recently advising a HNW family opposing extradition to India in relation to money laundering allegations. Amer uses a reliable steadfast approach throughout the entire process; from providing strategic advice to clients, preparing appeal paperwork, producing evidence in support, and attending Tribunals to represent clients.

Amer has built a reputation for resolving seemingly futile issues and continues to apply his expertise when handling matters such as in Business Immigration, highly Skilled Migrant applications. He has expertise in the Global Citizenship Programme and has assisted HNW individuals and business professionals to acquire Citizenship in the United Kingdom, European Union countries, Caribbean and Commonwealth Nations.

Amer is also experienced in Sports Law including advising on player commercial contracts, transfer agreements, disciplinary and regulatory and product endorsement and sponsorship deals. He is well-equipped on advising sport executives on not only the need to confirm to the regulations established by the authorities but understands the legal framework to ensure compliance with the law of the land and protects the business from risk. Amer has represented renowned sports personalities. Notably, leading the Legal Team representing the former Pakistan Cricket Captain, Mr Salman Butt at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, in Lausanne (Salman Butt v. International Cricket Council CAS 2011/A/2364).

Most recently, Amer visited the Ukrainian refugee camps in Warsaw, Poland and offered his legal assistance to a number of vulnerable refugees. He advised them on the Family Scheme and Home for Ukraine Scheme. Amer continues to stand-by Ukrainian refugees in solidarity.