Omer Farooq
Farooq, Khan & Mirza (Advocates & Corporate Counsel)
Farooq, Khan & Mirza (Advocates & Corporate Counsel)
Client SatisfactionAt Farooq, Khan & Mirza (Advocates & Corporate Counsel), practice head Omer Farooq has extensive experience in structuring PPP projects and project finance deals, particularly in the infrastructure sector in Pakistan. He has a focus on highways, expressways, motorways, toll roads and bridges. The team is increasingly covering other sectors such as aviation, water, and urban development. The firm enjoys a regular flow of instructions from project developers, government authorities and financial institutions. Waleed Arshad is another important contact.
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‘Farooq, Khan & Mirza (Advocates & Corporate Counsel) is one of the quickest and most responsive law firms in the country. It offers tailored solutions and expertise in project finance, especially for projects under public-private partnerships.’
‘By far the top PF team in Pakistan.’
‘Omer Farooq is the key partner. Entrepreneur, well connected and excellent team leader.’
‘The team is young, energetic, and possesses a strong understanding and knowledge of projects.’
- 'One of the standout features of Farooq, Khan & Mirza's Projects and Energy practice is its deep understanding of the intricacies of project development, financing, and implementation in the energy sector. The team boasts extensive experience in advising clients on a wide range of projects.'
- 'Overall, Farooq, Khan & Mirza's Projects and Energy practice combines legal excellence, technological innovation, and diversity to provide unparalleled legal services in the projects and energy sector. Clients can trust in the firm's capabilities, experience, and forward-thinking approach to achieve success.'
- 'Mr. Omer Farooq is known for his unparalleled expertise in projects and energy law. His comprehensive understanding of the complexities of project development and energy regulations, coupled with his strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail, make him a highly sought-after advisor in the field.'
‘The entire team led by Mr. Omer Farooq Khan has been highly professional and well knowledgeable with timely responses. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services. We would like to highlight their client-centric approach. The FKM team has always been professionally responsive including Ms Scheherezaad Qureshi and Mr. Waleed Arshad. ’
Key clients
- Sindh Economic Zones Management Company, Government of Sindh
- Adam Smith International (ASI)
- Sukkur Municipal Corporation, Government of Sindh
- Food Department, Government of Sindh
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC)
- Pakistan Economic Zone Development and Management Company (Private) Limited
- Climate Change, Forestry, Environment & Wildlife Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Civil Aviation Authority
- Bank of Punjab
- Sialkot Kharian Infrastructure Management ( Private) Limited
- Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation, Government of Sindh
- Lyari Development Authority, Government of Sindh
- Mauripur Expressway Road Concessionaire (Private) Limited
- Kainatt Enterprises (Private) Limited
- Maqbook Associates ( Private) Limited
- Hasas Construction
- Swat Motorway and Related Tourism Infrastructure Development (Private) Limited
- Zahir Khan & Brothers
- The World Bank
- Local Government & Housing Town Planning Department, Government of Sindh
- International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group
- Government of Sindh, Public Private Partnership Unit
- Punjab Ring Road Authority
- Punjab Ring Road Infrastructure Management and Engineering (Private) Limited
- Frontier Works Organization
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
- Motorway Operation and Rehabilitation Engineering (Private) Limited
- Swat Expressway Planning Construction and Operations ( Private) Limited
- Lahore Sialkot Motorway Infrastructure Management (Private) Limited
- Planning & Development Department (P&DD), Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
- Habibabad Operation and Management Engineering Company (Private) Limited
- Superhighway Construction Operation and Rehabilitation Engineering Company (Private) Limited
- National Logistics Cell
Work highlights
- Advising the Government of Sindh on the development of 485,000 MT greenfield wheat silos across Sindh, in various cities, but mainly in Karachi under a PPP scheme.
- Advising the Government of Sindh on the rehabilitation and development of a water distribution system in Sukkur under a public-private partnership.
- Assisting Adam Smith International with legal due diligence on a large project that aims to support provincial economic development and sustainable energy in Pakistan.
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Omer Farooq