Doughty Street Chambers

Mukhtiar Singh enjoys a broad employment and commercial practice with a strong client base in London and Kent. He has a particular focus on cases involving whistleblowing; discrimination; and business and commercial ethics.

Prior to successfully completing pupillage in October 2013, Mukhtiar completed his Law degree and Bar qualifications whilst working full-time and starting a family.

Mukhtiar has a particular interest in social mobility at the Bar and has set up the Guru Nanak Social Mobility Scholarship scheme. He is also a Social Mobility Advocate, as part of the Bar Council’s “#IamtheBar” Social Mobility campaign.

What the directories say

“Fabulous client-care skills with excellent attention to detail. “ – Employment (London), Legal 500 2022

“Mukhtiar is fantastic. He remains calm and is hard-working. Clients feel at ease with him and his human touch. His analysis of the law is always spot on, he thinks outside the box and judges respect him." "Mukhtiar is very easy to work with. He is very good with clients and personable with them, which goes a long way. He is also technically strong." - Employment (Band 1), Chambers and Partners 2022

“Mukhtiar is very switched on and pragmatic. He is extremely articulate and able to provide complex written advice which is concise, easy to read and perfectly drafted." "Clients feel at ease with Mukhtiar: he has the human touch. His analysis of the law is always spot on, he thinks outside of the box and judges respect him. He is my go-to person." -  Commercial Dispute Resolution (South Eastern), Chambers and Partners 2022.

“Mukhtiar is an absolute star. Concise on paper, brilliantly clear with clients, and thoroughly reliable. His advice is always pragmatic and well researched.” – Employment (Tier 1 South Eastern) Legal 500 2022

"He has superb interpersonal skills, and is very detail-orientated." – Commercial Litigation (South Eastern), Legal 500 2022.

"He is one of my go-to employment law specialists. He is able to quickly understand and break down complicated employment law issues and provide concise advice." - Employment (Band 1), Chambers and Partners 2021

"He has a human and caring touch when dealing with cases. Excellent on the law and his drafting." - Employment, Legal 500 2021

"He is very knowledgeable and tactically astute. His client care is exceptional and judges respect him greatly. He is my go-to person for any litigation matter." "He is very thorough and approachable." – Employment, Chambers and Partners 2020

"Brilliant. He was really knowledgeable. He cared about the case and was really dedicated." - Employment, Chambers and Partners 2019

"Sources praise him for his personable nature and his ability to handle a diverse range of clients." - Employment, Chambers and Partners 2018

Mukhtiar’s father came to the UK in the 1950s and worked as a labourer in London until retirement age. Mukhtiar had various part-time jobs during primary and secondary education and then enjoyed nearly 25 years’ full-time employment in the public sector since leaving school aged 16.