Khawar Qureshi QC, Head of Chambers

Called to the Bar 1990
Silk 2006

Main Areas of Expertise include:

  • International arbitration
    (ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA, Arbitration Act 1996)
  • Commercial Law
    (Aviation, Banking, Commercial Contracts, Sale of Goods)
  • Public International Law
    (State and Diplomatic Immunity, Treaty drafting and interpretation, Negotiation, Bi-Lateral Investment Treaty claims)
  • Public Law/Constitutional Law
    (Judicial Review, ECHR/Human Rights Act 1998 matters, advising on draft legislation, Mutual Legal Assistance, Extradition)

Recommendations:

International Arbitration (Chambers & Partners) (top 5 QC)

Nominated for International Arbitration Silk of the Year 2007

Public International Law (Chambers & Partners)

Public International Law (Legal 500)

Public International Law (Legal Experts)

Administrative and Public Law (Legal 500)

What some of the directories say:

Legal Week (December 2006) listed as one of the top 20 New QC’s

“A thought leader in his work”

Chambers & Partners (2006)

“Barrister Khawar Qureshi of Serle Court is highly respected for his coverage of international arbitration and associated points of PIL. He often acts for the UK Government in cases with a PIL angle in the English courts, with recent cases having concerned issues associated with terrorism, torture, sanctions and extradition. He also offers experience of acting for foreign governments and individuals.”

“He fights exceptionally hard for his clients”

Chambers & Partners (2008)

“Combines his PIL practice with expertise in international commercial arbitration and public law, and is recommended for his “excellence” in arbitrations involving state immunity and sovereign responsibility. He regularly acts for and against foreign governments, and has appeared before the ICJ”

“One of the few arbitration barristers who has effectively bridged the gap between public international and commercial work. His stock continues to rise after having been involved in the humongous Dabhol dispute. Interviewees say he’s a barrister with phenomenal integrity who is effortlessly able to cross jurisdictions: “A terrifically forensic cross-examiner”, Qureshi’s practice extends into human rights and corruption, while he is also a well known arbitral writer and speaker”

Legal 500 (2006)

“Solicitors identify Khawar Qureshi's PIL background mixed with first-rate commercial expertise. In this respect he has won further admiration for handling cases of commercial and international law elements in their entirety. His strong domestic and international profile has won him a role as treasury counsel in the UK and advisory mandates from foreign states.”