Tajikistan's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Masud Khalifazoda visited 33 Bedford Row on 10 April 2019. Hammad Baig and the Ambassador spoke on various issues, including rule of law, technology in law, Brexit and WTO regulations.

Both agreed that, with the United Kingdom set to leave the European Union, trade opportunities in Central Asia along the Silk Route must be explored.

33 Bedford Row barrister Hammad Baig is a full member of the Institute of Export and International Trade, and regularly advises on international trade and customs & excise issues.