Zia Bhaloo was called to the Bar in 1990 and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2010.  Zia is well-known for her property and landlord and tenant work and has been recommended as a leading junior on both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for many years.  Her practice covers all areas of property and landlord and tenant work.  Zia has been representing clients in mediations over the last 15 years and is an ADR Group accredited mediator. 

The Directories

"extremely meticulous" and "outstandingly clever" Zia Bhaloo QC (Chambers & Partners 2011)

"Highly intelligent and tremendously down to earth" (Chambers & Partners 2011)

"Property guru" (Chambers & Partners 2011)

"Personable, assertive and decisive" (Chambers & Partners 2011)

"Bhaloo's tactical advice is excellent" (Chambers & Partners 2011)

Solicitors "place considerable faith in her all-round abilities, and she is a great example of honey being more deadly than vinegar."  (Chambers & Partners 2010)  

Zia Bhaloo is a "delight to deal with"  (Legal 500, 2009)

"One of the best things about her is that she is a genuine team player."  She "gives her all to a case" and is "fantastic on landlord and tenant issues"  (Chambers & Partners 2009)

"Solicitors would row out into the ocean for her" say peers.  (Legal 500, 2008)

..."particularly adept at becoming part of the team" (Chambers & Partners 2008)

According to one source, Bhaloo is "worth her weight in gold," is "approachable," and produces "cross-examinations that are deserving of applause." (Chambers & Partners 2008)

the "clever and inventive" Zia Bhall (Legal 500, 2007)

The "tough and robust" Zia Bhaloo is "not an easy ride for opponents" and gives an "excellent and professional service" (Chambers & Partners 2007)

"..incredibly brainy and thorough" and "...and excellent all-rounder" (Legal 500, 2006)

...someone who is "determined and not afraid to stand up to opponents" (Chambers & Partners)

Career & Associations

• LLB (Lond)
• LLM (Lond)
• Called to the Bar in 1990
• Queen's Counsel 2010
• Swahili and Cutchi speaker
• Member of the Chancery Bar Association
• Member of the Property Bar Association