About

Adam brings international depth and versatility to his practice, having worked across civil, criminal, and regulatory matters in the UK and abroad. Prior to his call to the Bar in 2022, Adam practised extensively in London and in foreign jurisdictions, including Pakistan, the UAE, and the United States.

His background includes advocacy and advisory work in matters involving terrorism designations under the UN 1267 Committee, money laundering, high-value trust disputes, and complex human rights litigation before international bodies such as the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. He has assisted King's Counsel in terrorism defence proceedings involving multiple foreign jurisdictions and has acted for clients in politically sensitive matters.

Adam’s civil practice includes general contractual disputes, landlord and tenant proceedings, boundary disputes, and trusts. In the criminal sphere, he has prosecuted and defended in serious crime and motoring offences, appearing regularly before the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.

His reputation is grounded in his calm courtroom presence, meticulous preparation, and deep commitment to justice. Adam is fluent in Urdu and provides representation with cultural and contextual fluency for clients from diverse backgrounds.

Practice Areas

• Serious & General Crime (Prosecution & Defence)
• Commercial and Business Law
• Property Law
• Regulation and Tax
• International Human Rights
• International Crime and Conflict Law

Recent Cases

Crime

• Acted in proceedings involving clients designated under the United Nations 1267 Sanctions Committee.
• Assisted King’s Counsel in a terrorism defence case involving foreign jurisdictional elements.
• Defended in Crown Court trials involving serious motoring offences and obtained full acquittals.

Civil & Property

• Assisted in a £12 million trust dispute listed at the Royal Courts of Justice.
• Acted in landlord and tenant proceedings, including possession claims and eviction notices.
• Represented clients in land and boundary disputes.
• Supported litigation involving cross-border employment and debt recovery.

International & Regulatory

• Represented clients in de-listing proceedings concerning global terrorist designations.
• Delivered submissions at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on behalf of a foreign political movement.
• Drafted documentation in support of UK asylum applications and immigration appeals.

Qualifications

• The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn 2022 - Called to the Bar (England and Wales)
• Advocate of the High Court of Pakistan 2008
• London Metropolitan University 2020-2021 - LLM & LPC
• Thames Valley University 1999-2002 - LLB (Hons)
• BTEC National Diplomas in Performing Arts and Computer Studies

Memberships

• The Bar Standards Board
• The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
• The Sindh Bar Council (Pakistan)
• The Pakistan Bar Council