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Nawaz Hussain Sikander

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Nawaz Hussain Sikander has particular strength in public-private partnership projects. Imran Nawaz Memon and Mir Nasar Ahmad spearhead the team.  Its sector experience in these projects spans infrastructure, transport, education and social development. In addition, it has a wealth of experience in other sectors such as power, road projects, and advising on projects in special economic zones. Clients include local commercial banks, provincial governments, state-owned organisations and other international organisations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I have worked with Mehrunnisa. I am highly impressed by her response time. Throughout the execution of this project, she completed her tasks in the most professional manner and within the scheduled time.’

  • ‘NHS is a renowned law firm with highly experienced lawyers. They provide legal services across various areas, but one of their main practice areas is projects. They have been engaged in several mega projects being undertaken in Pakistan.’

  • ‘I have worked with Mr. Imran, and he is a very hardworking and experienced lawyer. He has been involved in projects for quite a long time and possesses extensive knowledge in this area.’

  • ‘The firm stands out for its practice in projects, especially PPP projects. Its expertise and commercial approach in the sector, combined with a young experienced and diverse team, places it a step ahead of its competitors.’

  • ‘All our projects are supervised by Imran Nawaz. He has become a trusted and well-known name in the PPP projects market in Pakistan. Currently, for us, Imran Nawaz is our go-to lawyer for all our PPP Projects across all sectors.'

  • ‘The team at this firm consists of exceptional professionals with extensive experience in a wide range of projects. They are dedicated, hardworking, and consistently go above and beyond to safeguard their clients' interests in every transaction. ’

  • ‘Mr. Imran has been engaged by us on various infrastructure projects, providing valuable advice and acting as a legal advisor. With diverse experience in projects, he is well-known for his expertise in public-private projects in Pakistan. His team members, Ms Mehrunnissa and Mr Usman Siddiqui, also assist him in advising on these projects.'

  • ‘At NHS, Imran Memon stands out as a key resource partner for client and partner teams. The ability to navigate complex discussions with a smooth flow of communication and convincing stakeholders is what makes Imran stand out amongst peers.’

Key clients

  • ZKB Development and Management Company ( Private) Limited
  • Surjani Industrial Development (Private) Limited
  • The World Bank Group through the Punjab Transport Company
  • Balochistan Public-Private Partnership Authority
  • School Education and Literacy Development, Government of Sindh
  • Project Implementation Unit, the Karachi Neighbourhood Improvement Project
  • Sindh Mass Transit Authority, Government of Sindh
  • Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation ( Private ) Limited
  • Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources
  • Agriculture And Coopratives Department, Government of Balochistan
  • The Faisalabad Garment City Company
  • The Punjab Mass Transit Authority
  • Sindh Industrial Trading Estates ( Guarantee) Limited

Work highlights

  • Advising the developer, ZKB Development and Management Company (Private) Limited, on the development of a special economic zone in Pakistan.
  • Advising the developer, Surjani Industrial Development (Private) Limited, on the development of an industrial park in Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Advising Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation Limited on a project involving the development of mining areas, and other matters including the establishment of a treatment plant under a joint venture arrangement with a private party.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Imran Nawaz Memon, Mir Nasar Ahmad

Other key lawyers

Mehrunnissa Katpar, Usman Siddiqui