Samar Abbas Kazmi specialises in commercial, construction and technology disputes. Samar has a broad domestic practice as well as being particularly well-respected internationally where he has developed an excellent international arbitration practice.

He has been involved in disputes concerning parties in the Middle East, Asia-Pacific 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.

Samar is an Honorary Associate Professor at the Bartlett School of Construction & Project Management, University College London, where he teaches contract administration and law.

Called 2011; Lincoln’s Inn. Publications of note: contributor to Construction Contracts: Law and Practice 3rd Ed.

Urdu, Punjabi (proficient), French (basic).

LCIA Young International Arbitration Group

ICC Young Arbitrators Forum

International Bar Association

ICCA

TECBAR

COMBAR

Society of Construction Law

Yale University, USA (2006 BA distinction).