Farah Khalid

Associate

Farah Khalid

Associate

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Farah is an experienced family lawyer, advising clients on all aspects of private family law, including divorce, financial settlements, complex asset division, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, domestic abuse, injunctions, children matters, cohabitation, enforcement and variation of orders.

She has particular expertise in Sharia law, advising clients on the risks and legal implications of entering into an Islamic marriage (Nikah) only and ensuring they understand the legal status of a Nikah under English law. Farah also drafts bespoke cohabitation agreements for those clients who prefer to enter into a religious ceremony only to protect their financial position during cohabitation and upon separation. Farah is passionate about bridging the gap between English and Sharia law, providing culturally sensitive advice to clients who wish to ensure compliance with their religious beliefs while navigating the English legal system. Fluent in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi, she is well-placed to support a diverse clientele.

I am a family lawyer who brings empathy, clarity and logic to complex situations. I strive to protect my clients’ best interests while prioritising amicable and timely resolutions. My role is about guiding my clients through an emotionally challenging period with compassion and in a way in which they feel supported and empowered.

Farah Khalid, Associate

Farah is a Resolution member, committed to resolving family disputes constructively. Having completed the Bar Transfer Test, she is able to confidently and competently undertake both advisory and advocacy work, ensuring continuity of representation for her clients. She has featured in the UK’s number one Asian wedding magazine, Asiana, and has authored articles on the contrasts between Sharia law and English law, asset protection and pre-nuptial agreements.

Recent work highlights

Nikah wedding ceremony

Advising a client on an Islamic marriage in the UK, outlining the implications of not entering a civil marriage and its status under English law. Drafting a comprehensive cohabitation agreement to regulate the parties’ arrangements.

Abusive marriage

Representing a client who inherited substantial wealth but suffered serious psychological, financial and sexual abuse in her marriage. The court was persuaded to take into account the husband’s misconduct when determining a financial division.

Non-molestation order

Successfully acting for an applicant in Family Law Act proceedings, obtaining a non-molestation order to protect the client from ongoing domestic abuse.

Contested financial remedy

Acting in a highly contentious financial dispute involving overseas assets, commercial properties in the UK and complex issues of inheritance and financial non-disclosure.

Internal relocation dispute

Successfully representing a parent in contested internal relocation proceedings and securing an order in the client’s favour.

Robust prenuptial agreement

Drafting, negotiating and concluding a prenuptial agreement for an ultra-high-net-worth client with multiple jurisdictional assets, business interests, and trust structures, ensuring robust financial protection.

Separation challenge

Representing a client in financial remedy proceedings whose spouse sought to challenge the validity of a prenuptial agreement upon separation.

Separation challenge

Representing a client in financial remedy proceedings whose spouse sought to challenge the validity of a prenuptial agreement upon separation.

What people are saying

I will be eternally grateful for your continued advice during the most challenging period of my life to date. Sincere thanks.

Family law client

Thank you Farah, your support throughout had been reassuring.

Family law client

Penningtons Manches Cooper are an exceptionally strong family law team. They have a real range of high quality partners and associates, both in their London and Surrey offices.

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