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Public International Law: The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Ali Al-Karim is recognised as a rising star in the field of public international law. He has appeared before the ICJ, the ECtHR, ICSID tribunals and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights on a host of high-profile cases. In addition to PIL, Al-Karim has earned a strong reputation for his work on sanctions, European trade law and international arbitration.
Strengths
Ali has shown himself to possess all the virtues of a top-notch modern barrister, combining insight and acumen with responsiveness and an appetite for the complex and the unusual.
Ali's level of perception is off the charts. He turns over stones that others wouldn't have ever thought to have turned over.
Ali Al-Karim is an incredibly conscientious barrister who is responsive and sophisticated. He is quick to identify new arguments and strategic positions to advance a client's needs.
Ali is a knowledgeable and user-friendly junior counsel. He's very good.
International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Ali Al-Karim is commended for his thriving international arbitration practice. He has experience beyond his years advising both states and investors on treaty disputes under ICSID rules. Other areas of expertise include arbitration-related litigation, sanctions and broader matters of public international law. Additionally, Al-Karim is well versed in EU law arbitration matters.
Strengths
Ali's ability to understand and distil complex technical issues from the get-go and to prepare his oral advocacy in a short time is very impressive.
Ali is an exceptional oral advocate, able to convey difficult arguments with extreme persuasion and a distinctive flair that makes him stand out even among very experienced barristers.
Ali's just fabulous. Intellectually, he's phenomenal.
Ali is a remarkably capable lawyer - exceptionally intelligent, diligent and effective.