Kawsar is a CEDR Accredited Mediator, internationally recognised as the standard of excellence for mediators. He accepts instructions to act as a Mediator or as a Mediation Advocate, from both professional clients and on a direct access basis.
Languages:
- English
- Bengali
Previous Experience
Associate (Lawyer), Allen and Overy LLP
Trainee Solicitor, Clifford Chance LLP
Appointments
Junior Junior Counsel, Undercover Policing Inquiry
Junior Junior Counsel, Attorney General’s Civil Panel Counsel
Level 1 Prosecutor, Crown Prosecution Service Advocate Panel
Teaching Associate in Law, Queen Mary University of London
Governor, Morpeth Secondary School
Trustee, Toynbee Hall
Awards
Ann Goddard Scholarship, Gray’s Inn (2019)
Excellence in Advocacy, Criminal Bar Association Award (2018)
Shortlisted, Junior Lawyer of the Year, Law Society of England and Wales (2018)
Fulbright Scholarship, Harvard Law School (2013-14)
Tun Mahathir Scholarship OCIS, University of Oxford (2012-13)
2HC Scholarship, London School of Economics (2009-12)
Prime Minister’s Global Fellow (2009)
Memberships
Roll of Solicitors, Law Society of Ireland (2018)
Roll of Solicitors, Law Society of England and Wales (2017)
Accelerated Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC), University of Law (2014-15)
The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
Member, City of London Law Society
Member, City of London Solicitors’ Company
Qualifications
Harvard Law School, Master of Laws (LLM), Fulbright Scholar (2013-14)
University of Oxford, Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL), Tun Mahathir Scholar OCIS (2012-13)
London School of Economics, Bachelor of Laws (LLB), First Class Honours, 2HC Scholar (2009-12)
