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Tahir Khan

Commercial Law Barrister

Tahir Khan is a Commercial Law Barrister advising UK and international clients on technology law, AI law and governance, data protection and privacy compliance, intellectual property, and complex commercial and contractual disputes. With experience as a former solicitor and partner, he brings practical, strategic insight to matters involving fast-moving digital and tech sectors. He acts for start-ups, scale-ups, and established businesses on issues ranging from IP protection and licensing to data use, AI risk, and high-value contract negotiations and litigation.

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Tahir's Biography

Areas covered
  • Artificial Intelligence regulations & law

  • Intellectual property law

  • Copyright law

  • Technology and privacy law

  • Data protection

  • Contract law relating to tech companies and start-ups

Background

Tahir was admitted as a solicitor in 2004 and practised at partner level in civil litigation at a Legal 500 firm. He was called to the Bar in 2009, then built a focused commercial law practice emphasising AI, tech, and data protection.

Although based in Manchester, Tahir is able to travel internationally for instructions.

His work bridges deep commercial insight with the technical demands of the digital age. He frequently supports clients facing risks around intellectual property, data use, AI governance, privacy compliance, and complex contracts in fast-moving sectors.

Tahir was shortlisted as a finalist in the “Services to Law” category at the British Muslim Awards (2014). He was also ranked among the top ten most influential Muslims in the legal sector (2022) by EqualityX.

Qualifications

  • Called to the Bar in 2009

  • BSB Certified Barristers
  • Rated 4.5 Stars on Trustpilot (500+ Reviews)
  • Data Protection Assured
  • No-commitment Quote Provided
  • 20,000+ Cases Trusted With Us

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