Global
Dispute Resolution: The English Bar - Middle East-wide
Sharif Shivji KC of 4 Stone Buildings 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.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
Sharif Shivji KC
Strengths
"User-friendly, calm and reassuring, he finds the commercial angles in the cases he undertakes."
"Very commercial in his approach, he's the epitome of a modern silk."
"A barrister with an academic mind who is strong on the legal detail and handles his cases with grace and pragmatism."
Dispute Resolution: Commercial Chancery - UK
Sharif Shivji KC
Strengths
"Incredibly intelligent, ferociously hard-working, and well-respected. He talks the language of the clients and understands their business."
"He has the ability to formulate a plan to deal with all issues in the dispute and bring in the key elements in submissions and hearings to illustrate the facts and consequences."
"An absolute pleasure to work with. He provided excellent, out of the box advice that was very much appreciated by the client. Sharif has particular expertise in DIFC disputes and a massive roll call of experience."
Offshore (Bar) - UK
Sharif Shivji KC
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.
Strengths
"Sharif is an excellent advocate and is highly detail-oriented. He has the precision of a surgeon, with phenomenal mastery over his time when pleading."
"Sharif is an astute advocate."
Restructuring/Insolvency - UK
Sharif Shivji KC
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
"He is very smart and switched on. We can rely on Sharif's advice to get good results."
"He is incredibly bright, and his background in banking gives him the edge in cases."
