Khawar Qureshi

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Khawar Qureshi

Queen's Counsel Barrister
Born
England
OccupationBarrister
Years active1990–present
OrganizationSerle Court Chambers and McNair Chambers
Known forAdvocacy in International and Commercial Cases
Notable work
Includes recent cases of Philomena Mbete Mwilu and Kulbhushan Jadhav
Websitewww.serlecourt.co.uk/our-people/profile/khawar-qureshi-qc www.mcnairchambers.com/about-us/khawar-qureshi-qc

Khawar Qureshi QC is a British barrister and international lawyer.[1] He is known for his involvement in numerous high-profile cases, including the recent cases of Philomena Mbete Mwilu[2] and Kulbhushan Jadhav.[3][4]

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In 2013, he was appointed a deputy High Court judge, specializing in civil and commercial disputes.[1] He has appeared in the English courts, as well as complex international arbitration and commercial matters for and against more than sixty governments, including the USA, Russian Federation, India, Kazakhstan and Uganda. From 2010-2015, he was Chairman of The City UK Legal Services Group.[1] During his career he has undertaken extensive pro bono work and advised leading charities such as UNICEF and War Child (charity).[4]

Early life[]

He was born in England.[4][7]

Appointments[]

In August 1998, he was appointed as a member, and then Vice Chairman of the Bar Council's international relations committee and appointed thereafter the chairman of the public international law committee. In 2010, he became Chairman of The City UK Legal Services and Dispute Resolution Group. In 2013, he was appointed as a Deputy Judge of the High Court.[1]

Academic appointments and publications[]

He taught Commercial Law part-time at the University of Cambridge from 1989-93. He was appointed Visiting Lecturer in Public International Law at King’s College London (1995-02). He was appointed a Visiting Professor in Commercial Law, London University in 2006–2013. He is a Member (Commercial and International Law) of Halsbury's Law Exchange.

Practice areas[]

His main areas of practice are Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration, Public International Law, Judicial Review and Regulatory matters. In 1993, he was the then youngest lawyer to appear before the International Court of Justice, representing Bosnia in the genocide case against Yugoslavia.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Khawar Qureshi QC | Serle Court". www.serlecourt.co.uk.
  2. ^ The Standard (Kenya) (2019-03-28). "Haji: DCJ Mwilu had 'bonded' with Imperial bank boss". The Standard (Kenya). Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  3. ^ International Court of Justice, The Jadhav Case (India v Pakistan). "The Jadhav Case (India v Pakistan)". International Court of Justice. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c Newsweek (2018-07-16). "Law in Action". Retrieved 2020-07-15.
  5. ^ "Khawar Qureshi QC, Head of Chambers - full CV". www.mcnairchambers.com.
  6. ^ "Khawar Qureshi QC, Bencher, Middle Temple".
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Khawar Qureshi QC, Head of Chambers - professional profile". www.mcnairchambers.com.
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