Zafar Ali KC

afar Ali KC is a highly experienced advocate, international arbitrator and mediator with a military background.

Described by the Legal 500 as a barrister who stands out, down to earth, sharp, tactically astute and works harder than anyone in defence of his client , a well-prepared and meticulous advocate who is a flawless courtroom performer .

Specialist in serious crime with an emphasis on white collar matters such as money laundering and complex fraud including commercial tax fraud against HMRC and pensions fraud.

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) as well as being appointed to the DIAC List of Arbitrators .

Lead Counsel in numerous international arbitrations across a multi-disciplinary range of commercial disputes.

Defence Counsel at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Also selected as Lead Defence Counsel at the UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon.

Rights of audience at the DIFC Courts in Dubai.

Regularly instructed in High Court and appellate work, including appeals against conviction, civil asset recovery and appeals on points of law e.g. developing the law on confiscation (R v Allpress et al).

Zafar Ali KC is a Recorder of the Crown Court

Visiting Lecturer at Leiden University, The Hague.

Ranked as a Leading Silk in Chambers and Partners

What the Legal Directories say:

"Down to earth, sharp, tactically astute and works harder than anyone in defence of his client." - Legal 500 - Crime

"Strong in multi-defendant trials." - Legal 500 - Crime