Usman Tariq KC

UK Bar

Usman Tariq has a busy public and administrative law practice, in which he acts mostly for central government. He has strong experience of judicial reviews concerning EU, human rights and immigration law.

"Usman is a very skilled barrister. He contributes a great deal to strategy."

Usman Tariq is a well-regarded civil liberties and human rights advocate whose practice is bolstered by his administrative and public law expertise.

Usman Tariq is a well-regarded barrister with broad experience across a range of high-value commercial, insolvency, banking and contractual disputes. He impresses with his work on high-profile IP matters. He also elicits praise for his strong work ethic and approachable style during cases. His experience covers litigation at all levels of the Scottish court system and before the UK Supreme Court.

"Usman is very approachable and he can translate a complex matter into plain English."

"Usman is superb on his feet. He has got great empathy with judges and he is very popular with the judiciary."

Usman Tariq of Ampersand Advocates garners critical acclaim in the market for his abilities in a host of cases including those involving IP rights in games, television and related merchandise.

"Usman is user-friendly and accessible. His preparation is superb. He is very popular with the judiciary."

Usman Tariq of Ampersand Advocates has a highly active IP practice. He demonstrates acumen in such areas as copyright, patent and trade mark disputes. He is highlighted for his skill in enforcement proceedings and demonstrates particular industry expertise in the life sciences, gaming and manufacturing spheres.

"If we have significant case, Usman is the one we want."

"Usman is well deserving of his reputation as a go-to IP barrister. He is thorough, his manner with clients is superb and he is extremely detail-oriented."

"Usman is a real standout in IP."

Usman Tariq of Ampersand Advocates has a notable practice in the media landscape, with particular expertise in advising clients on the commercial and IP-related aspects of these matters.

"Usman is a very good advocate."

Usman Tariq garners respect for his handling of professional negligence claims, primarily against firms of solicitors.

"If you have Usman on your side, the other side really knows you have a strong team."

Usman Tariq is a well-regarded barrister with a broad commercial practice. He is regularly instructed to act for administrators, liquidators and trustees, among other parties, in corporate and personal insolvency cases. Tariq appears in several complex, high-value proceedings, and can be seen acting as sole counsel in the Court of Session.

"Usman is a good advocate."

"It's clear he is a strong advocate and a clever guy. He is excellent."