General Counsel / Mediator
Solicitor, Law Society of England and Wales
Legal Practice Course, Inns of Court School of Law Grays Inn, London
MA International Studies & Diplomacy – School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS) University of London
Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) – University of Westminster, UK
Lubna Khan is an accomplished solicitor and mediator with a wealth of experience in commercial and property matters. With a successful legal career spanning since 2003, Lubna has established herself as a trusted advisor in London’s legal landscape. Recognizing the importance of alternative dispute resolution, Lubna transitioned into mediation, becoming an accredited member of the civil mediation council. Her expertise extends to advising commercial parties and conducting mediations in both Dubai and the UK. With a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate complex family issues, Lubna expanded her practice as a family mediator, offering valuable support to clients in Dubai, the UK, and internationally. Additionally, Lubna’s passion for education and sharing her knowledge led her to become a senior university lecturer in law, specializing in contractual and company law matters, disputes, mediation, and negotiation. Through her involvement in training professionals worldwide, Lubna plays a significant role in promoting legal excellence and fostering effective resolution strategies. With her extensive legal background and dedication to providing outstanding legal services and education, Lubna Khan is a trusted advocate and mediator for clients seeking guidance and resolution in various legal domains.
EDUCATION
- 2003 – Solicitor, Law Society of England and Wales
- 2001 – Legal Practice Course, Inns of Court School of Law Grays Inn, London
2000 – MA International Studies & Diplomacy – School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS) University of London
- 1998 – Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) – University of Westminster, UK
EXPERIENCE
Lubna Khan is a highly experienced solicitor who has successfully practiced in London, specializing in commercial and property matters since 2003. With an extensive legal background, Lubna has held various significant positions in reputable law firms, including Junior Partner at Garside & Hoy Solicitors and Fennemores in Buckinghamshire, UK, and Senior Associate at Wayne Berger Levine Mellins (WBLM) Solicitors in London. Lubna’s expertise extends to providing legal support and guidance to businesses, small and medium enterprises, offshore companies, private investors, property developers, and landlords. Lubna’s practice in Dubai and the UK encompasses a wide range of areas, including general employment, commercial, commercial property, and contractual issues. She excels in drafting commercial and employment contracts, representing clients in employment-related hearings, and handling complex transactions such as share acquisitions and disposals, sale/purchase of businesses, partnerships, company financing, refinancing, joint ventures, auction deals, and property litigation. In addition to her legal practice, Lubna holds the position of Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law & Politics at Middlesex University Dubai. She is also an accredited member of the Civil Mediation Council, offering her expertise in mediation and assisting commercial parties in resolving disputes. Moreover, Lubna has expanded her mediation practice to encompass family mediation, providing invaluable support to individuals navigating various family issues in Dubai, the UK, and internationally. With her diverse experience and comprehensive knowledge across multiple legal domains, Lubna Khan is a trusted and versatile solicitor, committed to delivering exceptional legal services to her clients.
In 2016, she obtained a Certificate in Introduction to the Laws of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) from the Academy of Law, DIFC, enhancing her understanding of the legal framework within this jurisdiction. Lubna’s expertise in mediation is further underscored by her accreditations and certifications. In 2019, she became an Accredited Commercial Mediator through the Chartered Institute of Arbitration (CIArb). She has also obtained certifications in Commercial Mediation from ADR ODR International, accredited with CMI (UK), IMI, and SIMI in 2021. Additionally, Lubna has expanded her skills in online dispute resolution and executive negotiation and conflict management through training provided by ADR ODR International and the European Institute for Conflict Resolution in 2021. Most recently, in 2023, she achieved accreditation as a Family Mediator from ADR ODR International, accredited by the Family Mediation Council (FMC) in the UK. These diverse certifications reflect Lubna’s commitment to staying at the forefront of alternative dispute resolution practices and her dedication to providing the highest quality mediation services to her clients.
MEDIATION
2019 – Accredited Commercial Mediator, Chartered Institute of Arbitration (CIArb)
2021 – Commercial Mediator, ADR ODR International, Accredited with CMI (UK), IMI and SIMI
2021 – Online Dispute Resolution, ADR ODR International
2021 – Executive Negotiation & Conflict Management, ADR ODR International and European Institute for Conflict Resolution
2023 – Family Mediator, ADR ODR International, Accredited FMC (UK)
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Commercial Law
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law
- Civil and Commercial Mediation
- Family Mediation
- Construction Law
- Land Law
MEMBERSHIP
Law Society of England & Wales
Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy UK
Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitration
International Mediation Institute (In Process)
Family Mediation Council UK (In Process)