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Ali Al-Karim

Global 2026

 Brick Court Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Public International Law: The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

International Arbitration - The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

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Public International Law: The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 2
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 is compelling and clearly has the ear of the judges.

Ali is a very thoughtful and curious barrister. He digs to get to the issues.

Ali is incredibly bright. He is clearly one of the leading up-and-coming international law juniors. He is very clear and compelling in his written advocacy.

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International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 4
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

He is just a brilliant, brilliant lawyer and really one to watch in the next generation.

Ali routinely exceeds expectations.

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