SILK PROFILE

Sharif A. Shivji KC

Global 2026

 4 Stone Buildings

Ranked in 5 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery

UK

Dispute Resolution: Commercial

UK

Dispute Resolution: The English Bar

Middle East-wide

Offshore (Bar)

UK

Restructuring/Insolvency

UK

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Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery - UK

Band 1
Strengths

A redoubtable opponent and a man of great judgement.

Sharif's addresses to the court are always structured, tidy and clear.

Sharif has great judgement.

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Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK

Band 1
Strengths

His advocacy skills are superb and he is incredibly hard-working.

Sharif is the busiest person at the Bar, but is somehow always available and always on top of the detail. He is highly commercial and extraordinarily astute.

He is a first-rate silk with a lot of business acumen.

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Dispute Resolution: The English Bar - Middle East-wide

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Sharif Shivji KC is a well-established London silk who is particularly noted for his expertise in financial services disputes, drawing on his prior employment experience as a derivatives trader. He regularly handles such matters in the DIFC Courts.

Strengths

Sharif is highly regarded, hard-working and leaves no stone unturned.

Sharif Shivji KC is amazing. He builds real rapport with the judge and is very clear when explaining risks and dangers.

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Offshore (Bar) - UK

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Sharif Shivji KC delivers standout performances in financial services litigation and has a highly international practice that sees him work in places such as Dubai, the BVI and Trinidad & Tobago. He is well known for his private client work including high-value divorce agreements, where he advises on trust-related issues, among others. He also maintains particular expertise in commercial litigation, fraud and insolvencies.

Strengths

Sharif Shivji is an excellent advocate.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - UK

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Sharif Shivji KC is highly sought after for his expertise in insolvency disputes and wider commercial capabilities. He is particularly adept at handling matters arising from the collapse of financial institutions, and his broad experience covers both domestic and offshore insolvencies.

Strengths

A very good advocate.

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