Proceedings continue at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (KSC) in The Hague in the trial of the former President of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi, and four co-accused.
Having opened on 27 February, the trial concerns allegations of contempt of court and obstructing the course of justice before the KSC. The indictment alleges unlawful efforts to influence witness testimony in the Thaçi et al. war crimes trial.
Omar Soliman is instructed as Legal Consultant on the defence team for the third accused, Isni Kilaj, the former Mayor of Malisheve, Kosovo. The defence team is led by Iain Edwards of 1MCB Chambers, together with co-counsel Joe Holmes of 9BR Chambers.
The proceedings are being broadcast by the KSC and can be viewed here.
Further information regarding Omar Soliman’s involvement can be found here.
Omar Soliman is a barrister with specialist expertise in international criminal law, public international law and complex cross-border litigation. He is regularly instructed in proceedings before international courts and tribunals, as well as in domestic matters raising issues of international law and human rights.
He acts as counsel and legal consultant in high-profile and sensitive cases, working both as part of large international defence teams and in advisory capacities. His practice includes war crimes, crimes against humanity, contempt and related offences, together with matters concerning state responsibility and international procedure.
