Mo Chowdhury

My areas of work

As an experienced immigration lawyer, I routinely advise clients on dealing with visa issues, becoming a UK citizen, applying for leave to remain and advising on asylum and refugee claims. I regularly draft appeals, witness statements and forms and have submitted a multitude of applications to the Home Office, Tribunals and High Courts of Justice. In addition, I have acted on an array of Judicial Review claims at the Upper Tribunal (Immigration & Asylum Chamber) and High Courts of Justice and have vast experience preparing court bundles & managing all procedural steps leading up to a hearing.

My practice typically involves 90% dispute-related work.

My previous experience

I have been a member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple since 1997 and was called to the Bar in Michaelmas 1998. 

I obtained my Law Degree (LLB) from Kaplan Holborn College and passed the Bar Examination at the Inns of Court School of Law. In 2001. I also obtained a Masters Degree (LLM) in Criminal Litigation at City, University of London. In 2017, I obtained another Masters Degree (LLM) in International Business Law at the University of Liverpool. In the same year, I took part in an Accelerated Fellowship Course, with a particular focus on International Arbitration, and became a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

I achieved my CILEx accreditation in 2018.

I have practiced as an Immigration Consultant since 2004.

Before joining BakerLaw LLP in January 2019, I spent 5 years practising in a City Law Firms and Chamber before working in a regional firm in Southampton for 10 years whilst still working for a Chamber in London.  

My interests and hobbies

In addition to enjoying quality time with my daughter, I also enjoy travelling, playing golf and badminton and listening to classic music.

Qualifications and Accreditations

• Member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
• Member of the General Council of the Bar
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Publications

Anti-suit Injunctions and Brexit - a way forward

Chinese attempt to modernize corporate governance by introducing fiduciary duties and directors’ loyalties will fail unless further reform is introduced.

Corporate Governance in a Globalized World Convergence or Divergence-An European Union perspective.

Corporate Governance reforms in Latin America are slow and leave much to be desired.

Anit-suit Injunction and its application in future commercial proceedings.

Codification of Directors' Duties - A Necessary Step

Corporate Life - Artificial or Real?

Key Characteristics of the Five Theories of Good Governance

International Treaty and its application within the national legal system

International Law and its incorporation into a member state - time has come for the International organisation to think about bringing in enforcement organisation to oversee its application.

Challenging Arbitration Award on Mandatory Grounds – An English Perspective

“Mere reputation is not enough for passing off,” says the Supreme Court

Credit brokers have fiduciary duties to the borrowers