Farhan Farani

Farhan Farani is the founding Partner and Managing Director of Farani Taylor Solicitors. He completed his Bar Vocational Course from Lincoln’s Inn in 2002 and thereafter he qualified as a Solicitor in 2012. He is passionate about creating a distinctive practice, recognised for delivering excellent bespoke services. During his time as lawyer he has worked with range of client’s including HNW individuals, businesses, and investors.

Farhan specializes in Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, especially matters related to contractual disputes and civil fraud claims. He has significant experience of managing complex High Court trials and other substantial hearings, as well as expertise in assisting clients to resolve disputes through mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Farhan advises on a range of commercial and business agreements including supplier, manufacturing and distribution agreements, complex framework agreements, brand licensing and franchising agreements, sponsorship agreements, terms and conditions and contracts and non-disclosure agreements.

Notable Cases

Pakistan International Airlines, in a case concerning economic duress. Times Travel (UK) Limited v Pakistan International Airlines Corp [2021] UKSC 40. The Supreme Court of England ruled in a landmark decision that the doctrine of a lawful act of duress is limited in scope and does not apply to the case brought against Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC). This case had a significant impact worldwide as it related to the principles of economic duress in contract law. The following parties intervened in the Supreme Court 1. Ukraine 2. The Law Debenture Trust Corporation Plc3. All Party Parliamentary Group on Fair Business Banking

Represented Sir Chris Evans of Q-21 Group in a commercial dispute matter which was successfully mediated and settled outside court.

Aix Capital Holdings Ltd - Advised Client on the acquisition of Kashmir Premium Cricket League.

Butt -v- Avenue Marketing Limited – Representing a marketing company in a monetary dispute stemmed from a renowned housing association in Pakistan.

Hulkan Investment Group – Advised client about the terms of the agency agreement with their brokers in a finance agreement.

United Bank Limited – Advised client and drafted agreement for a Joint Venture between the bank and their partner on a Foreign Remittance Project.