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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 DirectoriesShe is known as "a true landlord and tenant specialist" and "a superb trial advocate who doesn't get into a fluster" and is "very good at thinking outside the box." Her commitment to client service is widely appreciated, with sources naming her as "a great team player" who is "dedicated to both instructing solicitors and clients" and "a pleasure to work with." (Chambers UK 2013) Sources praise her "understanding of commercial realities" (Chambers UK 2013) Zia Bhaloo QC has the "perfect combination of intellect, integrity, advocacy and personal skills" (Legal 500, 2012)
Zia Bhaloo QC is also praised as a "compelling advocate." She is doing well in Silk, having taken it last year, and is widely recognised as a expert in real property, particularly high value commercial landlord and tenant disputes. She is "authoritative, extremely thorough and knows her brief like the back of your hand."
(Chambers & Partners 2012)
Zia Bhaloo QC of Enterprise Chambers acts for social landlords and local authorities on property and landlord and tenant matters. She recently appeared on behalf of The Crown Estate in relation to the proposed sale of a portfolio of residents to Peabody, and also acted for an RSL in relation to claims regarding adverse possession, right-to-buy legislation and race discrimination.
(Chambers & Partners 2012)
The set's top silk for property work is Zia Bhaloo QC. She excels at service charge disputes and housing work and attracts a "very loyal and good-quality following." Her recent work has included representing The Crown Estate in relation to the property and landlord and tenant aspects of the sale of its residential portfolio. Solicitors say of her: "She provides an exceptional service - her advice and tactical good sense are phenomenal," sources say.
(Chambers & Partners 2012)
Zia Bhaloo QC is the set's leading property silk; "her command of the law is second to none," and she is praised as "a smiling assassin" in cross-examination.
(Legal 500, 2011)
"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 Bhaloo
(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
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