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Ali Malek KC

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3 Verulam Buildings
 3 Verulam Buildings

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Commercial

UK

19 years ranked

International Arbitration - The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

5 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

UK

8 years ranked

Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery

UK

12 years ranked

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International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Ali Malek KC handles a broad range of international arbitration disputes regarding oil and gas, infrastructure, banking and joint venture matters, among others. He acts on behalf of governments, investors, shareholders, charities and international companies in arbitrations across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. He is familiar with the rules of various arbitral bodies including the LCIA and ICSID. He also has expertise in handling disputes under Sections 67 and 69 of the International Arbitration Act 1996.

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Energy & Natural Resources - UK

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Ali Malek KC is a strong commercial barrister with a broad practice that takes in a copious caseload in the oil and gas sector. He specialises in exploration issues, and has handled cases concerning assets in a number of African and Asian jurisdictions. Malek frequently appears as an advocate in arbitrations with an international aspect to them, including cases governed by ICC, LCIA and SIAC rules.

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Strengths

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  • He is extremely commercially savvy; he brings a level of senior judgement on the issues he is focused on and commercial sensitivities.

    International Arbitration - The English BarChambers Global Guide

  • Ali Malek is a giant of the advocacy world; he is very impressive on his feet, and he is able to command the room.

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  • Ali is and incredibly well measured advocate. Extremely highly regarded by judiciary and senior arbitrators on the scene.

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  • Ali Malek is forensic in his approach.

    Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global Guide

  • The best networker at the Bar in terms of getting on with judges, solicitors, other barristers and clients. He is also good at getting to grips early on with the strategic thrust on complex matters.

    Dispute Resolution: CommercialChambers Global Guide

  • Ali Malek KC is the doyen of civil fraud. He knows exactly how judges think and his experience is second to none.

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Global Market Leaders

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