Arbitration
Ajmal is an experienced advocate in multiple jurisdictions, appearing before the High Court and Court of Appeal in London, the High Court and Appellate Divisions of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, and in domestic and international arbitrations and mediations. He acts as arbitrator and mediator in cross border and domestic disputes and sits on disciplinary panels and tribunals.
Ajmal’s expertise extends also to the laws of: England, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and the European Union
He has acted as Counsel in arbitrations and mediations under institutional rules including ICSID, ICC, LCIA, SIAC, GAFTA, FOSFA, LMAA, RSA, PORAM and ad hoc arbitrations involving high value and multi-party cross border disputes involving governments, governmental, multinational and domestic entities.
Education
- September 1977: LL.M., King’s College, University of London
- June 1976: LL.B.(Hons), Kings College, University of London
Professional Qualifications
- June 2020: Admitted Certified International Arbitrator of the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- August 2018: Admitted Fellow of the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
- August 2011: Adjudicator in construction industry payment disputes in Malaysia.
- June 2007: Registered Foreign Lawyer, Singapore.
- 1st September 1994: Admitted Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London.
- 14th January 1986: Enrolled in the Appellate Division of Supreme Court of Bangladesh.
- Michaelmas 1976: Called to the Bar of England & Wales by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn: First amongst the Lincoln’s Inn candidates – Awarded Buchanan Prize.
Appointments
- August 2020: Panel of Arbitrators, Brunei Darussalam Arbitration Centre.
- October 2019: Chairman, Committee for Ethics and Fair Play, Bangladesh Football Federation.
- December 2018: Panel of Arbitrators, South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation.
- March 2014: Panel of Arbitrators, Schenzhen Court of International Arbitration.
- October 2013: Member, Disciplinary Panel and Anti-Corruption Tribunal of Bangladesh Cricket Board
- January 2013: Member, Ethics Committee, Federation International de l’Automobile, Paris
- May 2012: Member, Grameen Bank Commission, established under the Commission of Inquiry Act, Bangladesh
- December 2011: Bencher, Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London
- June 2010: Member, Commission on Arbitration, International Chamber of Commerce, Paris.
- 2010: Panel of Arbitrators, Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration.
- 2009: Panel of Arbitrators, Singapore International Arbitration Centre.
- January 2006: Member, International Cricket Council, Code of Conduct Commission.
- July 2000: Fellow, Society for Advanced Legal Studies, London.
- 24th May 1998: Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh (Equivalent of Queen’s Counsel).
- 1st May 1998: Queen’s Counsel
BSB & VAT Information
Registered Name: Ajmalul Hossain KC
VAT Number: 365979530
