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Farhaz Khan KC
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UK Bar 2026
Barristers profile | UK Bar 2026: Financial Services, Independent Investigations, Pensions, Banking & Finance, Chancery: Commercial, Fraud: Civil, Professional Discipline, Commercial Dispute Resolution
Farhaz Khan KC
Ranked in 8 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Financial Services

London (Bar)

14 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Independent Investigations

All Circuits

1 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Pensions

London (Bar)

16 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

13 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Chancery: Commercial

London (Bar)

13 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

1 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Professional Discipline

London (Bar)

2 Years Ranked

5

Band 5

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

9 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2025

About

Provided by Farhaz Khan KC

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Farhaz is a leading Silk at the commercial bar. He receives instructions in complex and high-profile commercial court litigation, international arbitration and regulatory proceedings, with a focus on civil fraud, banking, financial services, and pensions. He is widely recognised as one of the leading Silks at the Bar with genuine cross-over expertise in commercial court litigation and financial services regulation, and his cases often have both elements. He is regularly instructed by blue chip corporates. Over the last year, he has acted for the Bank of England, JPMorgan, Warner Bros, United Airlines, and UK and foreign State related entities. Farhaz regularly appears as Counsel in international arbitration (most recently under LCIA, SIAC, ICC and AAA rules) and receives arbitrator appointments. Farhaz’s cases take him into different areas of law, and he has broad experience in insurance law, company law, corporate insolvency, partnership, shareholder disputes, sanctions, global investigations and ‘white collar’ crime, trusts law, employment law, Judicial Review / public law, funds and private equity, energy and commodities, media and technology, and sports law. Farhaz has experience as an independent KC conducting internal investigations. Farhaz regularly appears in the commercial courts of offshore jurisdictions such as the DIFC and ADGM courts and has acted as a legal expert in foreign proceedings, including in Europe and the US. Farhaz is a founding committee member and former Secretary of the Financial Services Lawyers Association.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Financial Services - London (Bar)

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Farhaz Khan KC is a widely admired barrister with a growing following among the largest corporations and institutions in the sector. Instructed by both private clients and the regulator, and combining his knowledge in this area with a broader commercial and civil practice, he is able to contend with the most complex and multifaceted issues in the space.

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Pensions - London (Bar)

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Farhaz Khan KC of 3 Verulam Buildings is a highly sought-after barrister for pensions matters concerning the financial services industry and investments. He regularly appears in Part 8 claims and equalisation matters, as well as advising on professional negligence allegations. His extensive chancery and commercial expertise bolsters his pensions offering.

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Independent Investigations - All Circuits

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Farhaz Khan KC is a specialist in non-financial misconduct and has a track record of advising high-profile clients in large-scale investigations.

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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Farhaz Khan KC has a strong practice in a wide range of financial services and banking disputes, and has experience in cases concerning UAE law. He is particularly adept in the area of pensions as well as cases involving LIBOR rates and mis-selling claims.

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Farhaz Khan KC has a broad commercial practice with a focus on civil fraud cases with a regulatory aspect. He is regularly instructed to represent notable clients and uses his experience in conspiracy and deceit claims to achieve a favourable outcome.

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Professional Discipline - London (Bar)

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Farhaz Khan KC receives regular instructions in financial services regulatory proceedings. He is well versed in providing advice to institutions such as banks and corporate bodies.

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Chancery: Commercial - London (Bar)

4
Band 4
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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

5
Band 5
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Farhaz is a brilliant barrister, particularly in commercial and financial services disputes.

Financial Services respondent
UK Bar

His knowledge is laser-sharp; he is very well thought of and takes a collaborative approach.

Financial Services respondent
UK Bar

Farhaz is a real specialist in this area - he is very savvy and realistic. He is a strategic thinker who is very good on highly complex and high-profile financial services cases.

Financial Services respondent
UK Bar

Farhaz Khan is excellent.

Pensions respondent
UK Bar

Farhaz Khan is great on his feet and good with clients.

Independent Investigations respondent
UK Bar

He is capable of dealing with more sensitive as well as more traditional matters in such a calm manner. His witness-handling skills are excellent.

Independent Investigations respondent
UK Bar

Farhaz is a stellar advocate in every way and a true pleasure to work with. He earns client and colleague trust and has excellent insights into process, substantive law and relevant personalities.

Independent Investigations respondent
UK Bar

Farhaz has good judgement; he knows when to press points and when to take a methodical or reserved approach.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK Bar

I have been very impressed with him. His knowledge is laser sharp and he is very well thought of.

Banking & Finance respondent
UK Bar

His advice and advocacy were invaluable.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

His knowledge is laser-sharp, and he is very well thought of.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK Bar

Farhaz Khan KC is a strategic thinker who is very good on highly complex and high-profile financial services cases.

Professional Discipline respondent
UK Bar

Farhaz is incredibly user-friendly and pragmatic.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Farhaz has a tremendous personality and enormous ability.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Farhaz Khan KC is an absolute dream and a go-to silk for a huge range of clients. He displays good time management, responsiveness and intellectual ability.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

Farhaz's knowledge is superb – he has really dived into his subject. When you deal with him, what comes across is his quiet confidence and his willingness to listen.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

A really nice guy to work with, Farhaz is open, collaborative and someone with good judgement. He is fluent when on his feet and very good with the commercial issues that can crop up.

Chancery: Commercial respondent
UK Bar

He is an excellent silk with a tremendous personality and enormous ability.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

Farhaz is fluent on his feet and someone with good judgement. He knows when to press points and when to take a methodical or reserved approach.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

Farhaz is robust and commercial. He is able to grasp complex issues quickly and deliver submissions in a succinct manner.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

His knowledge is laser-sharp and he is very well thought of. He has a quiet confidence, and he is willing to listen, taking a collaborative approach.

Commercial Dispute Resolution respondent
UK Bar

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