Teesside

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Newcastle

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Fiaz Siddique

Deputy Joint Head of Pi and Clinical Negligence Team

Year of call

2017 (Solicitor 2009)

Career details

Education

2004

Manchester Metropolitan University, LLB (Hons)

2007

BPP Law School, Legal Practice Course

2017

BPP Law School, Bar Transfer Test (Qualified Lawyers)

Career

2006

  • Darwen Law Chambers

2007-2008

  • Trainee Solicitor, Darwen Law Chambers, Personal Injury

2009

  • Solicitor, Lawson Taylor Solicitors (Own Firm)

2017

  • Tenant at 7 Harrington Street Chambers, Liverpool

2019

  • Park Square Barristers, Leeds

2024

  • Society of Mediators and Honourable Society of the Inner Temple under memberships 

Memberships

2018

  • Personal Injuries Bar Association

2025

  • Civil Mediation Council

Languages

  • Urdu

  • Punjabi

Personal injury & clinical negligence
Property
Non Court Dispute Resolution
Casualty Fraud

Fiaz Siddique is a former solicitor who co-founded and managed his own practice for eight years before being called to the Bar. He possesses an extensive amount of knowledge in respect to the personal injury field but also the internal mechanisms of solicitors’ practices. With that knowledge, he is able to offer uniquely pragmatic, insightful and sound advice to both Claimants and Defendants alike. Fiaz is known for his personable and approachable manner and prides himself in achieving a close working relationship with his instructing solicitors which is evident through his loyal following of clients.

Fiaz has an extremely busy personal injury practice and undertakes work at all stages from initial advice through to trial. He represents both Claimants and Defendants in fast-track and multi-track trials, disposal hearings, CCMCs, case-management conferences, infant settlement approvals and stage 3 MOJ hearings and he has successfully represented Claimants at Joint Settlement Meetings.

He is often instructed on a broad range of personal injury matters including road traffic accidents, occupier’s liability and employer’s liability claims. Having worked in the personal injury sector for more than a decade, Fiaz has a particular focus on the credit hire industry and often deals with the issues arising from such litigation which include enforceability, need, impecuniosity and BHR evidence.

Furthermore, Fiaz has a busy paper practice in which he provides comprehensive written advice on liability, causation and quantum as well as advice on general litigation tactics. He drafts pleadings including particulars, defences and replies including detailed schedules and counter schedules of loss. He prides himself on his quick turnaround.

In addition, Fiaz often provides in-house training to teams of solicitors on a range of matters including Stage 3 RTA portal claims and litigation best practice.

Costs

Fiaz has considerable experience in dealing with costs and is tenacious in achieving the best possible outcome whether he is acting for the paying or the receiving party. Fiaz is often instructed to attend Cost Case Management Conferences, in person or by phone, and he is used to working alongside costs draftsmen if instructed to do so. He is available to attend Detailed Assessment Proceedings as well as advising on the relevant prospects of success in such matters.

Notable cases

  • JSM – Fatal Accident Claim – acted for a Claimant who was the girlfriend of a deceased individual – Fiaz was instructed to advise pre-action and thereafter drafted a detailed Schedule of Loss and Particulars of Claim which resulted in a JSM. The Claimant was awarded a six-figure settlement.
  • Trial – 2-day Multi-Track Employer’s Liability Trial – acted for a Claimant who was injured following a gas explosion at a disused petrol station resulting in a successful recovery for personal injuries and a number of special damages including past and future losses.

Ranked as Leading Junior in Legal 500 (2026) in Social Housing.

“Very punctual with dealing  with matters,  and has a clear understanding of the law and the relevant  submissions.”

-The Legal 500 (2026)

Fiaz acts for clients in a range of commercial and residential matters. He has worked for a number of lenders and leading solicitors in housing repossession matters. Furthermore, Fiaz receives regular instructions in Landlord and Tenant disputes at all stages of proceedings.

Fiaz is also able to represent clients in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.

Fiaz Siddique is a highly accomplished barrister and accredited mediator, renowned for his ability to expertly navigate complex legal disputes and bring parties together to achieve lasting resolutions. With over 15 years of legal experience, spanning his successful career as a solicitor and barrister, Fiaz has established himself in civil litigation and dispute resolution.

His background as a solicitor, where he co-founded and managed a multi-office law firm, has given him a unique insight into the dynamics of both commercial and personal disputes. Since being called to the Bar, Fiaz has represented clients in high-value, complex cases and has cultivated an impressive track record of successful outcomes in courts across the UK. Now, as a mediator, Fiaz leverages his extensive legal knowledge, exceptional negotiation skills, and personable approach to guide parties through even the most contentious disputes toward amicable solutions.

Whether resolving high value personal injury claims, intricate property disputes, or high-stakes commercial conflicts, Fiaz’s expertise and calm, results-driven approach make him an exceptional mediator, capable of diffusing tension and fostering collaboration.

Key Practice Areas

Fiaz mediates disputes across a wide range of legal areas, including:

  •  Personal Injury : Medical negligence, catastrophic injury claims, road traffic accidents, employer’s liability, and complex multi-track cases.
  • Property Disputes: Specialising in boundary disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, possession claims, anti-social behaviour, and disrepair cases.
  •  Commercial Litigation: Resolving disputes related to breach of contract, partnership breakdowns, debt recovery, and business-to-business conflicts.
  • Professional Negligence: Solicitors and valuers’ negligence claims.
  • Credit Hire: Extensive experience in cases involving credit hire disputes.

Fiaz’s legal background, as both a solicitor and barrister, equips him with a multifaceted understanding of dispute resolution, ensuring that he can guide parties through the mediation process with precision and clarity.

Mediation style and approach

Fiaz believes in empowering parties to take control of the resolution process, creating an atmosphere of trust and openness. His mediation style is facilitative, yet strategic, guiding parties to identify their core interests while offering innovative and pragmatic solutions. His sharp analytical mind and natural ability to simplify complex issues allow him to connect with parties on all levels, ensuring that discussions remain focused and productive.

Fiaz’s calm, composed demeanour, combined with his ability to manage high-stress environments, enables him to maintain progress even when emotions run high. He is known for balancing empathy with practicality, ensuring that parties feel heard, respected, and supported throughout the mediation process.

Client feedback and testimonials

Clients and legal professionals consistently commend Fiaz for his calm, confident approach and his ability to navigate even the most complex and contentious cases with ease. His approachable nature, combined with his sharp legal mind, allows him to build rapport with all parties and foster an environment of trust.

Availability

Fiaz Siddique is available for mediation appointments across the UK. Whether handling complex commercial disputes, high-value personal injury claims, or sensitive property matters, Fiaz offers a calm, measured, and highly effective approach to dispute resolution.

Click here to download Fiaz’s mediation CV.

 

Fiaz’s experience as a solicitor allows him to provide insurer clients with insightful advice giving them access to his wealth of knowledge which then places them in the best position to defend such cases.

Fiaz has a keen interest in claims involving indemnity issues, LVI and late notification.