Yousaf Khosa

Practice Areas

Yousaf Khosa specializes in dispute resolution, with a focus on general commercial litigation and international arbitration. His expertise spans across a broad range of industries, including construction, energy (oil and gas) and telecommunications.

Career

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).

Professional Memberships

Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

Supreme Court Bar Association

Pakistan Bar Council

Punjab Bar Council

Work Highlights

Leading insurance companies in one of Pakistan's largest crude oil insurance claim arbitrations.

Acted as lead counsel for Ghazi-Barotha Contractor in a USD 500 million ICC arbitration case.

Successfully defended Impregilo SpA in an ICSID arbitration against the Government of Pakistan.

Represented Petroleum Exploration Limited (PEL) before an ICC tribunal in London.

Represented Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority in multiple arbitrations concerning New Islamabad International Airport.