The team at Khalid Anwer & Co. is ably co-led by Raashid Anwer and Jawad Qureshi and advises many major banks and companies on various corporate and commercial matters. The group is skilled at handling shareholder disputes and regulatory issues. Hamza Danial Ahmed was promoted to corporate counsel in December 2023. Yousaf Nasim left the firm in January 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Its approach goes beyond looking at the problem from a strictly legal perspective, addressing the problem holistically to provide the most fitting resolution. The team consistently goes above and beyond to assist their clients in overcoming challenges.'

  • 'Both Raashid Anwer and Hamza Danial have demonstrated remarkable responsiveness and leave no stone unturned in their efforts to resolve the problems faced by their clients while never missing a deadline. Overall, there is nothing but praise for the entire team.’

  • ‘Khalid Anwer & Co. handles even the most complex legal issues with precision and care. The team’s impressive experience, combined with their commitment to understanding and meeting clients' needs, results in highly personalised service.’

  • ‘Mr. Raashid Anwer is extraordinary. Under his guidance, the firm has cultivated a phenomenal cohort of corporate and litigation lawyers.'

  • ‘Khalid Anwer & Co.'s corporate and M&A practice is recognised for its solid expertise and practical approach. Potential clients should know that the team is proficient in handling complex transactions and providing strategic advice that aligns with their business objectives.'

  • ‘The team at Khalid Anwer & Co. excels in delivering not only exceptional legal advice but also astute business guidance, thanks to their deep understanding of the industry and business landscape. The team’s availability is outstanding.' 

  • ‘We discovered Mr Yousuf Khalid Anwer and Mr Jawad Qureshi to be exceptional new and upcoming lawyers in corporate matters. Their extensive industry knowledge and great availability make them outstanding candidates for external legal counsel.’

  • ‘The team is exceptionally well-organised and highly skilled in corporate and M&A matters. It strives to comprehend the client's needs, not only from a legal standpoint but also from a commercial perspective. Mr Raashid Anwer leads the team with remarkable effectiveness, supported ably by his team.’

Key clients

  • Sanofi-aventis Pakistan Limited
  • National Foods Limited
  • Sapphire Group
  • Gasco
  • Style Textile
  • Microport
  • Habib Oil Mills
  • Sindh Integrated Emergency Health Services
  • Marubeni-ItochuSteel Inc.
  • The Hunar Foundation
  • English Boot House
  • Hilton Pharma
  • Gul Ahmed Energy Limited
  • Gul Ahmed Wind Power Limited
  • Metro Group
  • Shamim & Co.
  • JS Bank Limited
  • Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited
  • Continental Biscuits Limited
  • OLX Group
  • Fatima Group
  • Augmentech Business Solutions
  • United Bank Limited
  • Dawood Engineering
  • The Hub Power Company Limited
  • Naveena Group
  • Jaffer Group of Companies
  • Contour Software
  • Banyan Software Solutions
  • ATC Holdings

Work highlights

  • Represented Nadeem Enterprises and three other companies as part of an amalgamation.
  • Advised the Sapphire Group in relation to a complex restructuring of their group companies.
  • Representing the minority shareholders of International Textiles Ltd in a dispute with the majority shareholder in two cases pending before the High Court of Sindh at Karachi.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Raashid Anwer, Jawad Qureshi

Other key lawyers

Hamza Danial Ahmed, Yousuf Khalid Anwer