Saleem Raza Sheikh is the Senior Partner of Seddons GSC LLP, a UK-based international law firm advising corporates, entrepreneurs, family offices, and institutions on complex legal, commercial, and cross-border matters. He is a Solicitor of England and Wales and an Advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan, giving him a unique dual-jurisdictional perspective that enables him to advise clients operating across the United Kingdom, South Asia, the Middle East, and other international markets. As Senior Partner, he plays a central role in the firm’s strategic direction, client advisory mandate, and the development of its international practice.
With decades of professional experience, Saleem is widely recognised for his strategic, pragmatic, and commercially grounded approach to legal advisory work. His areas of expertise include cross-border legal structuring, international tax planning and optimisation, arbitration and dispute resolution, private client and family office advisory, and professional and regulatory risk management. He regularly advises on complex international investment structures, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance, helping clients navigate multi-jurisdictional legal systems while mitigating risk and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Saleem is a trusted adviser to overseas clients seeking access to UK and international markets, including entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional stakeholders. He frequently coordinates with leading legal, tax, and professional advisers across jurisdictions to deliver integrated, well-governed outcomes that balance commercial objectives with regulatory and ethical considerations. His work places strong emphasis on dispute avoidance, reputational protection, and the preservation of long-term value through robust legal and governance structures.
In addition to his legal practice, Saleem is actively engaged in professional and institutional networks. He is a member of the International Bar Association, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and the London Court of International Arbitration, reflecting his standing within the international legal and arbitration community. He is also a Founding Member of the Muslim Trade Forum, contributing his legal and governance expertise to support ethical commerce, institutional development, and cross-border collaboration.
At the Makkah Halal Forum 2026, Saleem’s interests include Islamic finance and ethical investment frameworks, cross-border institutional partnerships, and the strengthening of legal, governance, and regulatory infrastructure within the global halal economy. He is particularly focused on the role of professionalism, compliance, and institutional credibility in supporting sustainable growth and long-term confidence across halal markets worldwide.