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About
Provided by Farhaz Khan KC
Practice Areas
Farhaz is a leading advocate at the commercial bar, was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2022 and, in his first year in Silk, named one of the “Hot 100” lawyers in the UK by The Lawyer magazine.
Farhaz receives instructions in complex and high-profile commercial litigation, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, with a focus on banking, financial services, and pensions. His cases also take him into different area of law, and he has broad experience in cases involving insurance law, company law, corporate insolvency, partnership, ‘white collar’ crime, employment law, EU and public law. Farhaz also regularly appears in the commercial courts of offshore jurisdictions such as the DIFC and ADGM courts and has acted as a legal expert in foreign proceedings. Farhaz is a founding committee member and former Secretary of the Financial Services Lawyers Association. He writes regularly and is a Contributing Editor to Financial Services Law (4th Ed, OUP), the leading textbook on the subject.
Farhaz also acts from time to time as consultant for the OECD on access to justice for businesses projects in emerging market economies.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Farhaz Khan KC is a widely admired barrister with a growing following among the largest corporations and institutions in the sector. Instructed by both private clients and the regulator, and combining his knowledge in this area with a broader commercial and civil practice, he is able to contend with the most complex and multifaceted issues in the space.
Farhaz Khan KC of 3 Verulam Buildings is a highly sought-after barrister for pensions matters concerning the financial services industry and investments. He regularly appears in Part 8 claims and equalisation matters, as well as advising on professional negligence allegations. His extensive chancery and commercial expertise bolsters his pensions offering.
Farhaz Khan KC has a strong practice in a wide range of financial services and banking disputes, and has experience in cases concerning UAE law. He is particularly adept in the area of pensions as well as cases involving LIBOR rates and mis-selling claims.
Farhaz Khan KC of 3 Verulam Buildings receives regular instructions in financial services regulatory proceedings. He is well versed in providing advice to institutions such as banks and corporate bodies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Farhaz is very smart and has good legal judgement but, importantly, he's also extremely user-friendly and good to work with."
"It is a delight to work with Farhaz. He is very user-friendly and excellent at what he does."
"Farhaz is very clever, and his interpersonal skills are particularly standout. He is excellent in sensitive investigations."
"Farhaz takes an intellectual approach, and is practical and dynamic."
"Farhaz is very charismatic and well known."
"Farhaz shows great command and awareness, and importantly, when he puts pen to paper his advice remains as it was in person in front of the client."
"He was very engaging, clever and knows the clients' concerns."
"Farhaz is a very safe pair of hands for financial service and pensions matters."
"Farhaz is very smart, has good legal judgement and is extremely user-friendly."
"Farhaz is excellent. He's easy to work with, very efficient and clever, and gives practical and sensible advice."
"Farhaz is an enormously adaptable team player who has a genuine interest in the law of his subject matter. He brings strong team work, intellectual discipline and strong judgement."
"Farhaz is an energetic barrister who fights hard for his clients and handles difficult cases very well."
"He is very engaging, very clever and someone who knows clients' concerns."
"Farhaz is very smart and has good legal judgement but, importantly, he's also extremely user-friendly and good to work with."
"It is a delight to work with Farhaz. He is very user-friendly and excellent at what he does."
"Farhaz is very clever, and his interpersonal skills are particularly standout. He is excellent in sensitive investigations."
"Farhaz takes an intellectual approach, and is practical and dynamic."
"Farhaz is very charismatic and well known."
"Farhaz shows great command and awareness, and importantly, when he puts pen to paper his advice remains as it was in person in front of the client."
"He was very engaging, clever and knows the clients' concerns."
"Farhaz is a very safe pair of hands for financial service and pensions matters."
"Farhaz is very smart, has good legal judgement and is extremely user-friendly."
"Farhaz is excellent. He's easy to work with, very efficient and clever, and gives practical and sensible advice."
"Farhaz is an enormously adaptable team player who has a genuine interest in the law of his subject matter. He brings strong team work, intellectual discipline and strong judgement."
"Farhaz is an energetic barrister who fights hard for his clients and handles difficult cases very well."
"He is very engaging, very clever and someone who knows clients' concerns."
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