‘Resourceful’, ‘caring’ and ‘giving’, William Kosar has built a reputation as a world-leading advisor and academic in public law and international relations. He has wide-reaching experience supporting governments and private companies across a broad range of geographies, including Afghanistan and the Middle East.

The USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub aims to increase international competitiveness, intra-regional trade and food security in Southern Africa, with particular focus on customs reform, food production, trade facilitation and renewable energy. Kosar previously advised Somalia’s Ministry of Finance, through the African Development Bank’s African Legal Support Facility.

In the past he has assisted Rwanda’s Ministry of Justice with policy development and drafted over 40 laws for South Sudan’s Ministry of Legal Affairs & Constitutional Development. Kosar’s particular specialisms include international business law and public private partnerships. He has authored two text books and numerous articles.