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.