Barrister Arooj Bokhari is a Pakistani technocrat. She is a UK-qualified barrister and an Advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan with substantial experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance, public interest litigation, and human rights advocacy. Currently engaged with Pakistan’s apex regulator for the corporate and capital markets, she has contributed to seminal legal matters including of cross-jurisdictional significance, particularly in the domains of securities regulation and enforcement.
Her personal legal practice integrates a strong foundation in common law principles with contemporary commercial awareness, offering bespoke counsel to clients engaged in both domestic and cross-border legal matters.
Currently advising on high-impact regulatory matters at Pakistan’s principal corporate regulator, involving issues of systemic importance and cross-border legal effect.
As an Overseas Consultant Barrister advised on contractual disputes, immigration matters, and international human rights claims, particularly across UK-Pakistan legal intersections.
Drafted judicial review skeleton arguments and prepared submissions in asylum and EU law matters before UK tribunals.
Supported senior legal teams on anti-terrorism and serious criminal matters, contributing to the legal strategy in high-profile cases.
As an anti-harrasment trainer, delivered trainings and workshops on creating institutional safe spaces for women and addressing gender-based violence through policy and procedural reforms.
As Head BULS contributed to the functions the Anti-Sexual Harassment Cell under the Federal Ombudsman and led academic initiatives in legal curriculum development and institutional governance.
The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, United Kingdom
Queen Mary University of London, Centre for Commercial and Corporate Law, United Kingdom
Researched Regulation of Financial Technology Markets through Sandboxes – A Case Study of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
University of London
Holder of Highest Global Distinction in Common Law Reasoning
University of Cambridge
In addition to her litigation and advisory roles, Barrister Bokhari is a regular speaker at international and regional legal forums, offering informed analysis on regulatory innovation, gender justice, public law, and financial technologies.
She is also a frequent media commentator, having been interviewed by various national and international platforms such as Radio Pakistan External, Urdu Point, Hum TV among other respected outlets, for her perspectives on legal reform, human rights, and institutional justice.
