Avtar Khangure QC

Avtar was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 1985. Having completed a master’s degree in Commercial law and a commercial pupillage in London, it gave him the practical experience to develop a commercial, company and insolvency practice in the Midlands.

Over the course of the last 25 years he has been involved in general commercial litigation within the fields of banking, company law, insolvency, professional negligence, franchising, shareholder disputes, disciplinary proceedings before regulatory bodies, tax and VAT cases before the Special Commissioners and VAT Tribunals and product liability. The claims have ranged from a few thousand to multi-million pounds. His client base is also varied from major institutions such as banks, to professional clients such as accountants and solicitors, to individuals and companies.

In the last two years, Avtar has been involved in litigation in the Middle East, India, Singapore and Australia. He has experience of international arbitration and litigation in the aforementioned countries.

He has lectured in the field of commercial law and insolvency to solicitors, bankers and to insolvency practitioners, and was the Chairman of the Midland Commercial and Chancery Bar.

“Interviewees feel that Avtar Khangure QC is possessed of "a quite beautiful advocacy style." In addition to his commercial litigation practice, he is acknowledged as one of the region's leading insolvency experts.” Chambers UK Guide 2012

“Avtar  Khangure  QC  of  the  same  chambers  "is  exceptional  on  his  feet  and gets to the root of an issue very quickly." Sources also praise his "stunningly commercial approach." He has extensive insolvency expertise and frequently acts for office holders.” Chambers UK Guide 2012