Education
LL.B. (Hons), University of London (External Programme), Pakistan
Bar Vocational Course, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
Called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn), United Kingdom
M.A. International Relations, University of Karachi, Pakistan
Diploma in Islamic Economics and Finance, Centre for Islamic Economics, Pakistan
Admission
Introduction
Ali acts for major clients most notably in the energy and natural resources and financial sectors. He provides specialist advice in relation to aircraft leasing and aviation financing and routinely advises power sector entities in negotiations of project documents, including fuel supply agreements and power purchase contracts. Ali has also recently been involved with power projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. He is recognized as ‘Highly Regarded’ in Banking and M&A by IFLR and Energy by Asia Law. Ali has also been ranked as a Leading Partner in Banking and Finance by the Legal 500 (2025).