Nasir Khan, MBE, FCIARB, FCIPS, FCInstCES, P.E.
Directeur Advies, Geschillen en Kwantum
Achtergrond
Nasir Khan is an engineer, chartered quantity surveyor, chartered procurement specialist, and an expert in construction law claims advisory and dispute resolution. Nasir uses his 20 years of experience in the construction, engineering, and infrastructure industries to help clients understand their risks and avoid and resolve disputes. His technical, legal, and commercial knowledge puts him ahead in avoiding and resolving major causes of disputes. Nasir is a recommended expert on the Lexology Index for Consulting Experts – Transport, 2024.
Nasir is an experienced Quantity Surveyor with expertise in managing complex projects, specialising in contract administration, financial modelling, and risk management, including drafting and advising on standard and bespoke contracts, with additional expertise in financial audit and due diligence for public contracts. He holds fellowships from various institutions and acts as an advisor, expert, mediator, adjudicator, and arbitrator. Nasir is versatile and well-versed in all aspects of major projects in sectors, including energy, utilities, commercial property, oil and gas, manufacturing, ports, highways, and rail. He has led large and complex contracts and procurement programs, and claims and dispute resolution on quantum, delay, and technical engineering issues. His approach is direct, giving an honest view on the issue and applying commercial common sense in all aspects. He is known by clients for his excellent interpersonal skills, expert knowledge, streamlined interpretation of the matter, and finding solutions that are in the best interests of all stakeholders.
Nasir is the current chair of the UK Construction Industry Council (CIC) Liability Panel and founding Director and Vice Chair of the CIArb Pakistan Branch. He co-founded Muslims in Rail, a community interest company, sits on various charitable advisory boards, and was awarded an MBE for his services to equality, diversity, and inclusion by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Nasir is responsible for managing the overall delivery of projects and takes a lead role in agreeing on new appointments and managing technical deliverables.
Nasir is recognised in Lexology (formerly Who’s Who Legal) as a Recommended Expert in the Transport practice area guide. His clients and peers say he is a seasoned transport expert who is well known for his “ability to view a complex project from all stakeholders’ perspectives”.
Onderwijs en certificeringen
- Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence (APAEWE): LET, UK (2023)
- LLB (Hons): University of Law, UK (2019)
- GDL: University of Law, UK (2018)
- MSc, Construction Law and Arbitration: King’s College London, UK (2015)
- NVQ IV: Supply Chain Management, UK (2009)
- MSc, Project Management: Queen Mary, University of London, UK (2005)
- BEng (Hons), Civil Engineering: NED University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan (2003)
Publicaties
- Innovatie in bouwtechnologie in het VK, beïnvloed door ongevallen, vermindert juridische risico's, Construction Law International (CLInt), International Bar Association, jul 2018.
- Landenupdate, Pakistan, The Resolver (CIArb), aug 2018.
- ADR vs. Procesvoering, een universele benadering, de Revolver (CIArb) Aug 2020.
- Moeten partijen wettelijk worden verplicht om ADR te proberen, Civil Engineering Surveyor, CICES, november 2020.
- EDI De echte pandemie, Civil Engineering Surveyor (CICES), december 2020.
- Beyond Buildings, waarom een geïntegreerde benadering van gebouwen en infrastructuur essentieel is voor klimaatactie en duurzame ontwikkeling. World Green Building Council, co-auteur, oktober 2021.
- Pakistan Construction Disputes Report - pk, root causation of disputes, mitigation strategy and recommendations rapport gepubliceerd in opdracht van CIArb, co-auteur, mei 2021.
- Levert regelmatig bijdragen aan diverse publicaties over EDI-aangelegenheden, EDI-strategie en beleidsontwikkeling.
- CRUX Claims Causation, analyse en aanbeveling over problemen en oorzaken van geschillen en hoe deze te vermijden, Buildings Magazine, juni 2023.
- Persoonlijke aansprakelijkheid van werknemers, CIC Risk Management Briefing, oktober 2023.
- Regelmatig bijdragen aan publicaties en spreker over bouwrecht, overheidsopdrachten en geschillenbeslechting in het Verenigd Koninkrijk, Europa en Azië.
- Building Safety Act 2022, CIC Risicomanagement Briefing, oktober 2024.
- Het belang van onpartijdigheid van deskundigen in internationale arbitrage en rechtszaken, Lexology, april 2025.
- Archieven, archieven, archieven, Lexologie, mei 2025
Commissies
- Fellow: The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Vice Chair Pakistan Branch
- Fellow: The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)
- Fellow: The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)
- Member: Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
- Member: Society of Construction Law (SCL)
- Member: International Bar Association (IBA)
- Member: JCT Council (representing consultants)
- Chair: Construction Industry Council (CIC) Liability Panel, 2023 – 2026
- Member: Contracts & Dispute Resolution Panel (C&DR), CICES
- Member of the British Empire (MBE): Awarded for services to diversity and inclusion, 2019
- CIPS Awards: Final shortlist for large public procurement and collaborative team procurement, 2019
- Network Rail Leadership Award: 2018
- Laing O’Rourke Young Guns Award: Executive MBA, 2010 – 2011
- Nortel Networks Service Excellence: 2004