Negar Yazdani, a Solicitor regulated by the SRA, qualified in 2000 and founded BlackLion Law LLP in 2010. Initially specialising in litigation against banks, her practice has expanded to cover corporate and commercial litigation, general counsel services, strategic advisory, and litigation management. Negar’s unique background in international capital markets and structured finance, with prior roles as both an investment banker and a lawyer in leading UK and US institutions, gives her an unparalleled perspective in finance and law.

Services

• Litigation against banks and financial institutions

• Corporate and commercial litigation (domestic and international)

• Strategic advisory for sovereign governments, sovereign wealth funds, and state actors

• General Counsel services for corporates and high-profile individuals

• Fraud, corruption, bribery, and money laundering investigations

• Insurance disputes, banking misconduct claims, and solicitor negligence

• Real estate finance, partnership disputes, and complex trust litigation

• Advice on bond issues, debt financing, restructuring, and sovereign advisory

Standout Features

Negar is distinguished for her ability to combine deep expertise in international finance with sharp litigation skills. This dual capability allows her to deliver multidimensional strategies tailored to the needs of high-value clients across jurisdictions.

Facilities & Access

Her office is located at 79 College Road, Harrow, North West London, with convenient access to London’s public transport network.

Key Notes

Negar Yazdani has been instructed in landmark international cases, including:

• Acting for a listed company in a high-yield bond issue

• Advising a CEO in a securitisation of a major real estate company

• Representing clients under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office and US Department of Justice for allegations of fraud, corruption, and money laundering

• Securing a precedent-setting Court of Appeal judgment in a high-value divorce case challenging diplomatic immunity

• Representing clients in high-profile real estate and partnership disputes, as well as complex fraud cases against major UK banks
  Her ability to operate at the intersection of finance, litigation, and international advisory has established her as a leading figure in cross-border disputes and high-stakes legal matters.

Location

Negar Yazdani is based at 79 College Road, in the Harrow area, North West London.