Ari Alibhai

Ari Alibhai is a recognised leader in the field of intellectual property crime, with a practice centred on the private prosecution of high-value, sophisticated copyright infringement and online piracy. Acting for major international rights holders across music, film, sport and broadcast media, including the Premier League, Sky, BT Sport and FACT, he has been at the forefront of this specialist area for almost twenty years. Ari has conducted over 100 private prosecutions, often in ground-breaking and precedent-setting matters, and has particular expertise in cases involving broadcast piracy and related fraud. His pioneering work in developing and implementing private prosecution systems for leading media and entertainment organisations places him among the foremost experts in this niche but increasingly significant and complex area of criminal practice.

Alongside his prosecution work, Ari has advised and trains public enforcement bodies, including National Trading Standards, the PPSNI and the CPS Specialist Fraud Division, on the investigation and prosecution of intellectual property crime, reflecting his deep sector knowledge and strategic insight. Ari also leads QEB Hollis Whiteman’s Private Prosecution Practice Group and has done so for over a decade. He also maintains a strong defence practice, representing companies and individuals facing complex fraud and IP-related allegations, whether brought privately or by Trading Standards. With an unparalleled understanding of the technical, commercial and criminal dimensions of modern piracy and brand protection, Ari is a trailblazing advocate relied upon by industry and public bodies alike for robust, innovative and effective enforcement.