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Yousaf Khosa is based in Islamabad and is recognised as one of the leading corporate lawyers in Pakistan, and possesses significant corporate and litigation expertise.
His dispute resolution practice focuses on general commercial litigation and international arbitration. His expertise spans across a broad range of industries, including construction, energy (oil and gas) and telecommunications.
Yousaf also advises on joint ventures, corporate restructuring, regulatory and general corporate matters. He has advised on telecoms laws in Pakistan and Afghanistan as legal advisor and litigation counsel.
With over 25 years of experience, he is recognized as one of the leading practitioners in the country, particularly in commercial litigation and international arbitration. He is an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and leads the dispute resolution team at RIAA Barker Gillette in Islamabad.
He has acted as lead counsel in numerous high-profile arbitration matters, including cross-border investment disputes and complex commercial arbitrations. His arbitration experience includes representing clients before the ICC tribunal in London and in ICSID proceedings. Domestically, he has successfully handled significant arbitrations involving oil and gas, infrastructure projects, and telecoms. His strategic approach and deep sector-specific understanding of law have earned him a reputation for achieving favorable outcomes in high-stakes disputes.
In addition to his dispute resolution work, Yousaf has contributed to legislative drafting in Pakistan. His efforts include drafting key laws such as the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill (2015) and the Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government Act (2013).
Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
Supreme Court Bar Association
Pakistan Bar Council
Punjab Bar Council
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Yousaf Khosa has made prominent strides and has been praised for his dispute resolution work. He regularly provides advice and represents clients on matters including arbitration proceedings and construction disputes. He is based in Islamabad.