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TMT
Akhund Forbes
Client SatisfactionHeadquartered 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.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rabel Akhund, Sahar Iqbal