Mukhtiar is a barrister and mediator at a Doughty Street Chambers and focuses his practice on tackling social injustice and inequalities in the workplace and beyond. He enjoys broad employment and commercial practice with a strong client base in London and Kent.
Mukhtiar is ranked in employment and commercial litigation by Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.
He has particular interest and experience in cases involving whistleblowing; discrimination; and business and commercial ethics. Mukhtiar is a skilled advocate, who provides advocacy training to pupils through Lincoln’s Inn.
Before successfully commencing pupillage in October 2012, Mukhtiar completed his Law degree and Bar qualifications whilst working full-time. Mukhtiar had various part-time jobs during primary and secondary education and then enjoyed nearly 25 years’ full-time employment since leaving school aged 16.
Mukhtiar is in a somewhat rare position of having established his practice almost entirely through recommendations. He is known for his determination to obtain the best outcome for his clients, reassuring manner, and pragmatic outlook. He accepts direct public access instructions.
Mukhtiar is ranked in employment by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500. His depth of knowledge of employment law, coupled with over twenty-five years of experience in employment relations, enables him to provide sound advice and practical solutions.
Mukhtiar's commercial practice includes contract disputes; insolvency; professional negligence; and company and partnership law. Large parts of his commercial practice overlap with employment disputes, particularly restraint of trade, confidential information, and director/shareholder disputes.
Mukhtiar was called to the Bar in 2011 having previously enjoyed 23 years as an experienced police detective inspector, which provided him with significant experience with dispute resolution and management. He strongly believes that the skills of mediation can be applied to any dispute or conflict.
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