SILK PROFILE

Hanif Mussa KC

UK Bar 2026

Blackstone Chambers

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Competition Law

London (Bar)

10 years ranked

Environment

London (Bar)

4 years ranked

Administrative & Public Law

London (Bar)

10 years ranked

Civil Liberties & Human Rights

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Regulatory

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK Bar

Competition Law - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Hanif Mussa KC is instructed in a range of commercial damages and regulatory cases. He acts for the EC and for Ofcom in the defence of regulatory appeals brought to the CJEU, the CAT or the Court of Appeal, and further acts for private sector appellants.

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Environment - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Hanif Mussa KC has an impressive and broad environmental practice. He is frequently sought to represent regulators and private entities in a range of issues related to renewable energy, matters connected to endangered species and wastewater disputes, among others.

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Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Hanif Mussa KC represents a range of clients, including private corporations and government departments, in novel administrative law challenges. He has notable recent experience in judicial reviews concerning the conduct of elections.

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Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Hanif Mussa KC has a range of expertise focused on civil liberties, in both domestic and international courts. He has featured in both the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, focusing on issues arising from the General Election and voter identification.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Regulatory - London (Bar)

Spotlight

Individual Editorial

Hanif Mussa operates an impressive practice acting both for regulators and for companies challenging regulatory decisions. Drawing on his recognised expertise in environmental matters, Mussa often acts on water sector issues, alongside electricity market cases.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

A thoughtful and measured silk with an ability to turn himself to anything on very short notice.
Competition LawUK Bar
He is a calm and focused advocate. He is astute enough not to be distracted by irrelevant matters and is skilled at ensuring a very thorough preparation for trial.
Competition LawUK Bar
Hanif is an incredibly effective advocate. He's very incisive in his cross-examination, has very good attention to detail and really has the ear of judges.
Competition LawUK Bar
Hanif is an excellent advocate with a calm and methodical approach and a laser focus on the points that matter the most.
Competition LawUK Bar
Hanif is a very impressive barrister who provides strong creativity and great attention to detail.
EnvironmentUK Bar
Hanif is a fantastic barrister who provides truly exceptional advice and is a real joy work with.
EnvironmentUK Bar