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TMT
Akhund Forbes
More informationHeadquartered in Karachi, Akhund Forbes boasts a full-service TMT offering with expertise and in-depth knowledge of the fintech, gaming, and IT sectors. Well-versed in high-value and complex deals, the department regularly advises global businesses, as well as the burgeoning start-up sector, on Pakistan’s investment and regulatory landscape. The team is co-led by Rabel Akhund, a veteran of the industry, and Sahar Iqbal, a noted practitioner in the TMT field who specialises in complex transactions.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Akhund Forbes is a very good firm with broad telecoms experience. I have found the firm both commercial and very practical in its advice. They are also very responsive and cost effective, plus a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Rabel Akhund is excellent.'
- 'In-depth knowledge of laws and statutes along with industry-specific knowledge.'
- 'Akhund Forbes stands out for multiple reasons, namely their ability to understand the client's specific needs, market dynamics, promptness in giving feedback, and legal opinion.'
Key clients
- Edotco Group SDN Berhad
- NBP Fund Management Limited
- Baker & McKenzie LLP
- Spotify
- MCB Arif Habib Investments and Savings Limited
- Edotco Pakistan (Private) Limited
- Edotco Towers (Private) Limited
- UBL Fund Managers Limited
- Mastercard
- Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Vodafone Group
- Kelly Drye & Warren LLP
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen Hamilton LLP
- NdcTech (Private) Limited
- Osborne Clarke
- Graphene Ventures
- Kleiner Perkins
- Sequoia Capital
- Qiwi Plc
- Unifonic Inc.
- Vezeeta.com
- Perkins Coie LLP
- Central Depository of Pakistan Limited
- Simmons & Simmons
- Timwetech
- Stealth Startup
- Encore Pay
- PayCare
- Qist Bazaar
- Lyra Health
- Dechert LLP
- Skadden
- Asia Impact Investment Fund II (Singapore) VCC
- Slack
- Mayson Hayes
- KWM
Work highlights
- Advising Meta Platforms Inc. on various telecommunication infrastructure related matters, providing complex regulatory advice related to undersea data and telecom cable landing rights and stations.
- Advising Qist Bazaar, a leading Buy-Now-Pay-Later company, on Bank Alfalah’s equity investment and embedded financing.
- Advising EncorePay on all aspects of their business, including their corporate structure, commercial contracts, joint venture arrangements, and investments.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rabel Akhund, Sahar Iqbal