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Lex Legal Practice (Solicitors & Attorneys)
Client SatisfactionThe team at Lex Legal Practice (Solicitors & Attorneys) consists of ‘ highly talented and hard-working individuals’ who make ’it very easy for the client to make decisions’. Under the excellent leadership of Asad Salahuddin, the group has an established reputation for its work in the fintech sector. The department has been involved in a significant number of fintech transactions in Pakistan in recent years. It also undertakes work in other areas spanning blockchain and payment card services. Clients include edtech companies, travel services platforms, software and application developers, as well as ride-hailing service providers.
Testimonials
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‘Deep legal knowledge, well-organised team, strong leadership from Asad. Time commitment and high integrity.’
‘Lex Legal Practice has deep industry knowledge, has advised a wide range of tech start-ups, and fintechs in particular, and has a reputation with regulators. The firm always meets our timelines and has never failed to ensure their service matches our requests from them.’
‘Asad Salahuddin is a brilliant lawyer who has assisted us on several complex transactions. He has a strong understanding of commercial risks and a real appreciation of how regulatory compliance can be practically managed.'
‘The Lex team is highly knowledgeable and efficient in advising on information technology matters. What separates it from the other firms in Pakistan is its deep knowledge of the tech sector that enables it to always have a positive outlook and solution-oriented approach.'
‘Asad is presently leading the technology space in Pakistan. Asad has remarkable legal knowledge and expertise in the tech sector. Even more valuable is his great working relationship with all the stakeholders (including regulators).’
‘Speed, accuracy and precision. These three words best describe Lex Legal's practice. As a boutique Technology Legal Services firm, Lex Legal has a solid understanding of providing quality legal advice and services to fast-paced technology entities.'
'The team is a combination of highly talented and hard-working individuals who have a command over their fields making it very easy for the client to make decisions.'
- 'Asad Salahuddin's deep expertise and personalised approach distinguish him from other leaders and competitors in the legal space. I’ve particularly valued his dedication, responsiveness, and innovative thinking. Asad consistently delivers exceptional insights.'
Key clients
- Abhi Limited
- Bridgelinx Tech Private Limited
- Edufi Private Limited
- Yango
- Seedcred Financial Services Limited
- Ping Pong
- AI-Ponics Private Limited
- Finja Private Limited
- Bykea Technologies Private Limited
- Techlogix
- Abwaab Technologies Inc.
- Edmatrix Private Limited
- Cashew (Muawin)
- Nymcard Payments Limited
- Opay Digital Payment Private Limited
- Prex Limited
- Revest Private Limited
- Taro Technologies Private Limited
- Xisys Consulting Private Limited
- HUZ Solutions Private Limited
- HengShan Investment Limited
- Trukkr Private Limited
- Deem Ventures Limited
- Finja Lending Services Limited
- Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
- Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication Pakistan (MOITT)
- Adal Financial Pte. Ltd.
- Million Ventures GMBH
- MCB Bank Limited (Digital Banking)
- Webwork Solution Private Limited
- Smartlane IT Solution Private Limited
- Bykea Cash Private Limited
- Finja Inc. (Delaware Corp)
- Edufi Pte Ltd
- MDS Foods Private Limited
- Rented Lifestyle Private Limited
- Gorilla Bins Inc
- Uzma Ventures Private Limited
- Opay Pte ltd
- Nym Technologies Holding Limited
- Liberty Ventures
Work highlights
- Advised Opay on the acquisition of a large digital non-banking finance company (NBFC) in Pakistan, namely Seedcred.
- Advising a fintech unicorn operating as a cross-border payment service provider, on offering remittance payment channels, foreign currency virtual accounts, merchant acquiring services and e-money wallets to freelancers and merchants in Pakistan.
- Successfully advised Edufi on obtaining a digital Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) license, for the establishment of Pakistan's first Study Now Pay Later ("SNPL") digital platform.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Asad Salahuddin