Sheikh Bilal Khan is a distinguished legal professional serving as Partner & Global Head of Islamic Finance at McCarthy Denning, and has held the role of Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Bradford since January 2023. With extensive experience in international arbitration as an adjudicator and mediator at the AIFC International Arbitration Centre, Sheikh Bilal also holds the title of Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales and has been recognized for expertise in Islamic Finance. In addition, Sheikh Bilal serves on several advisory boards, including the Central Shari'ah Advisory Board of the Astana International Financial Centre and the Malta Islamic Finance Association as Secretary General. Appointed as an Honorary Investment Counsellor by the Pakistan Prime Minister's Office, Sheikh Bilal additionally leads a private office focusing on state and government advisory and investment consultancy. Academic qualifications include an MBA in Legal Services and an M.A. in Islamic Banking, Finance & Management, complemented by degrees in law and Islamic studies.