High-level insight. Behind-the-scenes precision. Litigation strategies that win.

Sultana Tafadar KC offers expert legal consulting to law firms, solicitors, and legal teams involved in complex or sensitive litigation. Drawing on over two decades of experience in high-stakes cases — from terrorism and national security to human rights and complex criminal trials — Sultana works discreetly and strategically to elevate the strength and clarity of the overall case strategy.

Whether supporting from the outset or brought in at a critical turning point, she provides elite legal insight, forensic thinking, and advocacy precision that shapes outcomes in court.

This service is ideal for legal teams navigating:

• Unfamiliar subject matter

• High-profile or reputationally sensitive matters

• Strategic public law or human rights issues

• Multijurisdictional or international elements

• Difficult witness dynamics or appeal-stage complexity

Core Services Include:

1. Shadow Counsel for Complex or Sensitive Cases

Sultana is often instructed as “shadow counsel” — offering private, high-level advice and input on case development, without appearing on the record.

• She assists in identifying key weaknesses or strengths in the case theory before it is tested in court

• Provides guidance on evidential issues, expert handling, or trial narrative

• Supports firms and barristers working outside their usual comfort zones (e.g., when national security, political context, or media scrutiny are involved)

• Offers strategic oversight in cases requiring multi-level coordination, where reputational or political risk is a concern

This service is discreet, confidential, and offered only on select instructions.

2. Cross-Examination Strategy & Case Theory Design

Known for her mastery in cross-examination, Sultana provides strategic support to legal teams preparing for trial or hearing. She assists with:

• Designing the structure, sequencing, and goals of cross-examination — with specific focus on expert witnesses, state actors, or high-profile claimants/defendants

• Identifying pressure points in evidence and aligning them with legal arguments

• Coaching lead counsel on tone, pacing, and narrative positioning to enhance credibility and judicial engagement

• Supporting the overall advocacy strategy — ensuring the cross-examination aligns with closing submissions and the broader legal framework

This service helps sharpen oral advocacy and avoid missed opportunities during trial.

3. Strategic Review of Legal Arguments and Case Materials

At any stage in a case — pre-trial, post-charge, or on appeal — Sultana can conduct a comprehensive review of:

• Grounds of appeal or judicial review

• Draft skeleton arguments, submissions, or advice

• Key evidence and how it aligns (or clashes) with legal strategy

• Risks and credibility issues within the current approach

She provides candid, high-level analysis of legal coherence, tactical weaknesses, and presentational issues — helping teams improve focus and clarity before arguments are finalised.

4. Witness Familiarisation (Non-Evidential)

Sultana is frequently instructed to prepare expert, vulnerable, or high-profile witnesses to give evidence effectively and confidently.

• She explains courtroom dynamics, adversarial process, and witness expectations — especially useful for those unfamiliar with trial proceedings

• Offers structured guidance on posture, pace, clarity, and emotional regulation under pressure

• Reassures and prepares witnesses to maintain composure and credibility

• Especially helpful for professionals, academics, whistleblowers, and public figures giving evidence in high-stakes contexts

Importantly, this service does not involve coaching on content or influencing testimony — it is strictly procedural and behavioural preparation in line with ethical guidelines.

Sultana’s strategic consulting service offers law firms and counsel access to a precision tool. Her role is not to take over, but to elevate. To bring structure, insight, and winning clarity to complex, difficult, or high-risk cases.