Aarif Abraham joins Doughty Street Chambers

Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to welcome Aarif Abraham who joins our Doughty Street International Team. 

Aarif is a barrister, writer and speaker, specialising in international criminal law and public international law including international human rights law and international arbitration. Aarif is recognised as a leading barrister (Band 1) in international law in Chambers and Partners. His domestic practice focuses on public law as well as criminal defence with a special focus on protest rights.

Aarif originally qualified and practiced as a solicitor with the ‘magic circle’ international law firm, Slaughter and May, where he specialised in public law, litigation, and arbitration.

He has advised individuals, companies, public interest groups, international organisations, including the UN, and States in public international law, criminal and human rights cases, as well as advising on sanctions and commercial disputes. He has also advised policy makers, parliamentarians, and practitioners broadly on foreign policy matters, constitutional issues, and peacebuilding. Over the past five years, he has advised extensively, and assisted, on setting up tribunals and inquiries. He has also acted as a principal legal adviser to panels.

Aarif brings a multi-specialist approach to his clients’ cases and specific expertise in public international law and international criminal law. He is a leading authority on accountability issues involving genocide and crimes against humanity.

For more information about Aarif, contact our International Team Practice Manager Naomi Smith.