Khizar Arif

Office: 0333 772 7736

Summary

Khizar Arif is a Solicitor Advocate with more than 20 years’ experience advising clients on complex commercial transactions, international disputes and high-value cross-border litigation. Having worked with leading international law firms including Mishcon de Reya, Hogan Lovells and Spencer West, he advises businesses operating across the energy, construction, transport, maritime and international trade sectors. Khizar combines strategic commercial insight with extensive advocacy experience to deliver practical solutions on challenging domestic and international matters.

Admissions & Qualifications

• Solicitor (England & Wales), admitted 2004
• Higher Rights of Audience (All Courts), 2005

Practice Areas & Experience

Khizar advises clients on:

• Commercial contracts
• International trade
• Energy (renewables, oil & gas)
• Construction and infrastructure
• Maritime and transport
• Cross-border dispute resolution
• Commercial litigation
• International arbitration

He regularly advises on complex infrastructure projects, offshore wind developments, FIDIC contracts, EPC agreements, charterparties, claims management and multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Education, Qualifications & Associations

• LLB (Hons), University of Westminster
• Higher Rights of Audience, The Law Society
• LLM in International Business & Maritime Law, University of Hamburg

Career Highlights

• Advised on major offshore wind and renewable energy projects across Europe and Asia.
• Drafted and negotiated complex EPC, FIDIC, transport and power purchase agreements.
• Represented clients in high-value ICC arbitrations and complex commercial litigation.
• Acted in a £1.2 billion cross-border partnership and real estate dispute before the High Court and Court of Appeal.
• Extensive experience managing high-value construction, energy and infrastructure disputes internationally.