Samar Abbas Kazmi
UK Bar Guide 2025
International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering + 2 more rankings
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Provided by Samar Abbas Kazmi
Practice Areas
Samar Abbas Kazmi specialises in commercial, construction and technology disputes and is well-respected internationally where he has developed a substantial international arbitration practice. He has experience of both ad-hoc and institutional arbitrations, in particular those conducted by HKIAC, SIAC, ICC, LCIA, LMAA, JCAA and JAMS. A significant portion of his arbitration practice touches upon construction and infrastructure disputes, and he writes frequently on the subject. He also has experience of providing independent advice for funders as part of their due diligence as well as of providing expert opinions on English law in relation to arbitration proceedings.
He has been involved in disputes concerning parties in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and the Caribbean, and has particular expertise in technically complex matters concerning large developments and infrastructure projects, energy and cross-border litigation. As an advocate, he has experience of handling disputes arising from joint ventures, long-term commercial relationships and infrastructure projects.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Samar Abbas Kazmi is a notable junior acting in high-value arbitrations under the auspices of HKIAC, SIAC and the ICC. He is regularly instructed in arbitrations regarding infrastructure projects in the oil and gas and transport sectors across the UAE, East Asia and America.
Samar Abbas Kazmi impresses due to his skilful handling of construction and commercial disputes in the energy sector. His practice spans renewables and oil and gas disputes, however he is particularly notable for his understanding of energy from waste technologies.
Samar Abbas Kazmi is a popular choice for clients facing significant construction disputes both domestically and in international arbitration proceedings. He has experience in acting as sole and junior counsel for employers, contractors and state-owned entities.
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"Samar is really responsive, he takes the initiative and has a good understanding of the detail."
"Samar's guidance and advice is very helpful and clear."
"Samar is the first person I would try to get involved if I had a very complex fact-heavy engineering dispute, because he is super-bright and incredibly hard-working."
"Samar is the perfect junior at a hearing. He's utterly responsive and able to filter out all the noise."
"Samar always looks at a case from a holistic view, and his work ethic is very impressive. He's always very quick in delivering and communicating with us in a very user-friendly way."
"Samar is an excellent junior barrister. He's responsive, good at drafting and on the ball in terms of different legal systems."
"Samar is excellent. He is responsive, good at drafting and on the ball in terms of different legal systems."
"He is very responsive and incredibly hard-working, and he puts the client first."
"Samar is really responsive, he takes the initiative and has a good understanding of the detail."
"Samar's guidance and advice is very helpful and clear."
"Samar is the first person I would try to get involved if I had a very complex fact-heavy engineering dispute, because he is super-bright and incredibly hard-working."
"Samar is the perfect junior at a hearing. He's utterly responsive and able to filter out all the noise."
"Samar always looks at a case from a holistic view, and his work ethic is very impressive. He's always very quick in delivering and communicating with us in a very user-friendly way."
"Samar is an excellent junior barrister. He's responsive, good at drafting and on the ball in terms of different legal systems."
"Samar is excellent. He is responsive, good at drafting and on the ball in terms of different legal systems."
"He is very responsive and incredibly hard-working, and he puts the client first."
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