At the centre of Pakistan’s banking and financial markets, Haidermota & Co Advocates 'excels in innovative problem-solving' and offers an all-encompassing financial products service, from leveraged and acquisition finance, to Islamic finance and financial restructuring and rescheduling. The team advises the Central Bank of Pakistan on regulatory matters, as well as other multilateral agencies and financial institutions. Co-leading the team is Khozem Haidermota, a sought-after practitioner for complex, high-value deals, Mohammad Anwer, an expert in corporate finance, and Zahra Abid, who uses her knowledge of the financial sector to advise on legislative reform. Other key individuals include M&A lawyers Shabbir Harianawala and Ali Vasi, in addition to Owais Aziz, who heads the firm’s Islamabad’s practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'They have successfully been able to build a great team in order to provide a phenomenal suite of services. From a personal viewpoint, I like that the firm has mentored professionals from within the firm to take up the partner role, which allows for great continuity of transactions and relationships.'
- 'Their grasp and understanding of regulatory matters is very impressive with good drafting in terms of chamber work. Zahra Abid is a prime example of growth from within the firm to reach partner level.'
- 'Zahra Abid is focused on the task at hand and thinks outside the box, providing practical advice which is solution oriented. Her ability to understand the clients' objectives, and step into negotiations with the intent to negotiate a solution, is exceptional. I have also found the firm enthusiastic to take on new tasks and industries, which makes them the first point of call for any legal services.'
- 'What sets Haidermota & Co Advocates apart is their unmatched expertise in the legal field. Their team possesses an in-depth knowledge of the law that extends beyond conventional solutions. They approach each case with a creative and personalised mindset, tailoring their strategies to meet the unique needs of their clients.'
- 'They go beyond the traditional client-attorney relationship. They actively engage in collaboration, working closely with their clients to achieve optimal outcomes. This open and cooperative approach makes clients feel like valued partners in the legal process, fostering trust and mutual respect.'
- 'The team at Haidermota & Co Advocates is defined by their unwavering dedication to their clients. Specifically, I must commend Zahra Abid for her tireless commitment to our legal matters. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that we receive the best possible legal advice and representation.'
- 'Zahra Abid is a true advocate for our interests, and her dedication to achieving successful outcomes is unparalleled. The team at Haidermota & Co Advocates excels in innovative problem-solving.'
- 'The team’s experience, especially in power sector transactions, is quite remarkable.'
Key clients
- Habib Bank Limited
- Vision Group
- United Bank Limited
- Mashreq Bank
- Kuda technologies Limited
- City School (Pvt.) Ltd
- Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited
- Alif Capital Holdings Limited
- Habib Bank Limited and other Financial Institutions
- Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited
- JS Bank Limited
- Pakistan Mobile Communication Limited
- Bank Alfalah Limited
- Karandaaz Pakistan
- U Microfinance Bank Limited
- Askari Bank Limited
- Allied Bank Limited
- Infra Zamin Pakistan Limited
- Orient power company (private) limited,
- saif power limited
- halmore power generation company limited
- Waves Singer Pakistan Limited
- Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company Limited
- National Bank of Pakistan
- Engro Powergen Thar (Private) Limited
- Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company
- Telenor Microfinance Bank Limited
- Summit Bank Limited
- JS Bank Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Habib Bank Limited in relation to its standby letter of credit facility to K-Electric Limited in relation to its payment obligation under a power purchase agreement.
- Acted for Vision Group in the proposed acquisition of a majority stake of Silk Bank Limited.
- Assisted Mashreq Bank with preparing its application for establishing a digital retail bank in Pakistan licensed under Section 27 of the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962 read with the Licensing and Regulatory Framework for Digital Banks issued by the State Bank of Pakistan.
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Khozem Haidermota, Mohammad Anwer, Zahra Abid