Khaliq Martin is a Senior Paralegal in the Tax Disputes team at Francis Wilks & Jones, where he advises clients facing complex disputes involving HMRC and other public bodies. Clients value his calm demeanour, approachable nature and ability to deliver practical solutions to commercial problems, particularly in situations that require careful handling and clear judgement.
He brings a strong international litigation background to his role. Prior to joining FWJ, Khaliq completed pupillage at an offshore commercial law firm in The Bahamas, where he worked on a broad range of private client disputes, including high value civil fraud, insolvency, trusts and company law matters. His experience includes managing cases across these areas, appearing as junior counsel, led, in both the Supreme Court of The Bahamas and the Court of Appeal, and assisting in the liquidation of a crypto exchange platform.
Khaliq has also developed particular strength in dealing with complex and developing areas of law. He has conducted detailed legal research on issues novel to the jurisdiction in a number of high-profile cases, equipping him with the ability to approach challenging disputes in a structured and effective way.
In addition to his litigation experience, Khaliq has worked in the public sector as a Paralegal at HM Treasury. This gives him a clear understanding of how government departments and regulatory bodies approach disputes, allowing him to provide clients with informed and commercially realistic advice. His experience advising a legal technology start-up on litigation workflows also enables him to manage matters efficiently and with a focus on cost-effectiveness.
Khaliq works with a range of clients, including individuals, directors and businesses dealing with tax disputes and regulatory challenges. He is known for his careful, considered and measured approach, ensuring that clients are supported throughout the process and able to make informed decisions. His priority is always to achieve a clear and commercially sensible resolution to each matter.
