Ahmad Badar is a multi-award-winning barrister with a substantial private practice, acting for individuals, entrepreneurs, investors, multinational companies and other businesses across the full spectrum of immigration law. Alongside his private practice, he is frequently instructed by high-net-worth individuals, businesses and multinational corporations in legally and commercially significant immigration matters. He has developed a busy practice and is regularly sought to advise and represent clients in complex, high-value and high-profile cases.
Ahmad specialises in public law, judicial review, human rights, immigration, asylum and nationality law. He has appeared at every level of the court and tribunal system, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, Upper Tribunal and First-tier Tribunal. He has appeared in numerous reported and high-profile cases, several of which have contributed to the development of immigration and public law. His work has also been featured in The Times, Counsel magazine and other legal publications.
Ahmad also maintains a significant Government practice and is a member of the Attorney General’s London Panel C, where he is regularly instructed on behalf of Government departments and agencies in complex public law, immigration and civil litigation. His Government practice includes instructions from the Government Legal Department, the Home Office, the Ministry of Defence, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the Serious Fraud Office and other public authorities. Before his appointment to the Attorney General’s Panel, he regularly appeared as off-panel Counsel to the Crown and has acted on behalf of the Secretary of State in thousands of tribunal proceedings.
Ahmad has particular expertise in complex human rights claims, judicial reviews, business immigration, sponsor licence matters, nationality law and unlawful detention. He has advised companies ranging from start-ups to multinational organisations valued in excess of US$2 billion and regularly represents high-net-worth individuals in complex immigration and nationality matters.
Having appeared in well over 2,000 hearings, Ahmad is recognised for combining strong advocacy with practical and strategic advice. Whilst he is frequently instructed in contested appeals and judicial review proceedings, he is equally adept at resolving disputes before litigation through administrative reviews, pre-action correspondence and carefully prepared fresh applications. His clients have included members of royal families, politicians, senior executives, professional athletes, lawyers, victims of trafficking and children.
Ahmad is known for his detailed written advocacy and regularly advises solicitors on complex legal strategy, grounds of appeal, judicial review proceedings and representations. His written work has frequently been adopted as precedent material and template documentation by professional clients.
He is Direct Access qualified and is authorised by the Bar Standards Board to conduct litigation. He has also participated in pilot projects with the judiciary and the Home Office aimed at improving tribunal procedures and has received both written and oral judicial commendations for his advocacy and written submissions.
Away from practice, Ahmad serves as a commissioned officer in the British Army Reserve, where he has led soldiers on overseas exercises and military competitions (winning Inter-Corps best Officer in pistol and rifle in 2026). Outside the law, he enjoys weightlifting, rock climbing, horse riding and skydiving. He has also appeared on live television, spoken at major public events and delivers training to professional audiences.
