Zulfikar Khayum

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering

London (Bar)

5 Years Ranked

Band 3

Construction

London (Bar)

13 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Zulfikar Khayum

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Zulfikar practices across all areas of construction, engineering and energy sectors in both the domestic and international context, with a special focus on large-scale, high-value and complex international projects. He has experience of dealing with matters in arbitration, litigation, adjudication and mediation. He has represented employers, architects, contractors, sub-contractors, developers, funders, insurers, individuals and others. He has also advised in the context of ongoing major projects and is often asked provide tactical advice. Zulfikar has appeared in numerous court and arbitration hearings as leading and junior counsel including multiple trials. He has advised and acted in arbitrations conducted under various arbitral rules and governing laws in different jurisdictions and been instructed in High Court applications relating to the Arbitration Act 1996. His international arbitration experiences include major hearings in London, the Middle East (UAE and beyond), Singapore, Hong Kong and the Bahamas. Recent experiences include, amongst others, disputes relating to: the construction of a major hospital; a data centre; wastewater facilities; roads with associated infrastructure; airport facilities; oil refinery renovation; semi-submersible oil rig renovation; hotels and associated facilities; mining plants; waste processing plants; power plants; and PFI disputes. Zulfikar has also acted as an ICC arbitrator and takes arbitral appointments.

Career

LLB (Hons); BCL (Oxon). Called 2006.

Professional Memberships

TECBAR, LCLCBA, COMBAR, SCL.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

UK-Bar

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Zulfikar Khayum is highly proficient at handling construction-related arbitrations and regularly appears before tribunals in the Middle East and Asia. He acts in complex disputes, often governed by ICC and SIAC rules. He is particularly adept at handling issues of delay and contract terminations.

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Construction - London (Bar)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Zulfikar Khayum practises across a broad range of construction, engineering and energy litigation, both domestically and internationally. He is particularly knowledgeable in international arbitrations and in litigation concerning UK infrastructure projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Zulfikar's advocacy in hearings is first class. He is at the top of his game.

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering respondent
UK-Bar

The quality of Zulfikar's work is phenomenal. He's an excellent and enthusiastic junior.

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering respondent
UK-Bar

Zulfikar Khayum is very sharp and bright, and he has a huge amount of energy.

Construction respondent
UK-Bar

Zulfikar is very responsive and terrific at drafting.

Construction respondent
UK-Bar

Zulfikar's advocacy in hearings is first class. He is at the top of his game.

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering respondent
UK-Bar

The quality of Zulfikar's work is phenomenal. He's an excellent and enthusiastic junior.

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering respondent
UK-Bar

Zulfikar Khayum is very sharp and bright, and he has a huge amount of energy.

Construction respondent
UK-Bar

Zulfikar is very responsive and terrific at drafting.

Construction respondent
UK-Bar

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Construction: Professional Negligence

David Streatfeild-James KC

Band 1

Zulfikar Khayum

UK Bar Guide 2025

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering + 1 more ranking

About

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Professional Memberships

Chambers Review

UK-Bar

International Arbitration: Construction/Engineering - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

Construction - London (Bar)

Individual Editorial

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