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Provided by Zubair Ahmad KC
Zubair Ahmad KC is a leading silk described as “a phenomenal advocate,” “a great tactician in extraordinarily difficult cases,” and “unbelievably able, immensely knowledgeable and with very sound judgement.” He has significant experience in civil and criminal matters involving corporate, professional, and HNW clients, and is one of the few silks appointed in both civil and criminal law.
He regularly handles cases where civil and criminal law intersect, including parallel proceedings, such as the private law claim in Belhaj (extraordinary rendition) and the corresponding judicial review of the CPS’s decision not to prosecute a public official. He has acted in civil, criminal, and immigration proceedings arising from alleged breaches of Syria sanctions.
Zubair advises on reputational management, successfully avoiding prosecution in several high-profile matters, including securing the release of a British director detained in Albania and preventing prosecution of a HNW client for supporting a proscribed organisation. He also works on immigration and nationality cases, deprivation of citizenship, and judicial reviews challenging the Secretary of State’s decisions.
His practice includes fraud, bribery, corruption, financial crime, economic sanctions, homicide, and national security matters, including the Closed Material Procedure, the Justice and Security Act 2013, and the National Security and Investment Act 2021. He has been called to the Bar of Northern Ireland.
Call: 1995
Silk: 2019
Appointed to the International Criminal Court list of victims and defence counsel (2005)
Appointed to the Attorney-General’s Special Advocates Panel (2005)
Appointed to the Attorney-General’s Special Counsel Panel (2004)
Criminal Bar Association
South Eastern Circuit
Provided by Chambers
Zubair Ahmad KC is highly regarded as a Special Advocate. He has appeared in closed material proceedings arising in numerous high-profile cases where human rights and national security issues interact.
Provided by Chambers
When in court, Zubair is an advocate with one of the most assured manners. He is stately in his delivery, very patient and thoughtful.
Zubair is unflappable and always ensures he doesn't get deterred by interruptions.
Zubair's preparation is first-rate; he really puts in the time and makes sure no detail gets missed.
Zubair Ahmad KC has brilliant written work. He is great at dealing with experts, and his advocacy is concise, direct and effective.
When in court, Zubair is an advocate with one of the most assured manners. He is stately in his delivery, very patient and thoughtful.
Zubair is unflappable and always ensures he doesn't get deterred by interruptions.
Zubair's preparation is first-rate; he really puts in the time and makes sure no detail gets missed.
Zubair Ahmad KC has brilliant written work. He is great at dealing with experts, and his advocacy is concise, direct and effective.