Dr Tariq Mahmood

Dr Mahmood is an internationally recognised barrister with over 20 years of experience in high-value cross-border commercial dispute resolution. His practice covers litigation, arbitration, and mediation, with a particular focus on: Complex commercial disputes • Restructuring and insolvency • Contentious trusts and estates • Insurance and reinsurance • Funds and investment-related litigation He represents a diverse client base, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, trustees, insurers, and high-net-worth individuals, often acting in disputes with a multi-jurisdictional dimension across London, Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Europe. As counsel, Dr Mahmood has appeared under all major arbitral rules (ICC, LCIA, DIAC, SIAC, UNCITRAL, and ad hoc), and serves as an arbitrator and mediator in institutional and standalone proceedings worldwide—including appointments in the UAE, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and Singapore. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and sits on several leading international arbitration and mediation panels. A respected figure in legal academia, Dr Mahmood is a Visiting Professor at Durham University and a frequent guest lecturer at global institutions. As a published author and regular speaker on arbitration, mediation, and legal ethics, he contributes actively to international conferences, academic panels, and industry events. He also serves as an accredited CIArb faculty member, training senior lawyers, judges, and professionals in arbitration and mediation practices both in the UK and abroad. With a rare combination of global practice, thought leadership, and educational impact, Dr Mahmood is regarded as a trusted authority in international dispute resolution.