ANZ Partners > Islamabad, Pakistan > Firm Profile

ANZ Partners
SUITE NO. 306, HAMZA TOWERS, F-11/1
Islamabad
Islamabad
44000
Pakistan

Pakistan > Dispute resolution Tier 4

ANZ Partners 'distinguishes itself with a skilled team' and handles an array of disputes for clients, representing a cross-section of industries. The team is overseen by a leadership trio comprising corporate lawyer Nabeel Rehmam, Aqeel Malik, who has represented federal employees and government officials, and international arbitration expert Usama Jamshaid, all of whom are based in Islamabad.

Practice head(s):

Nabel Rehman; Aqeel Malik; Usama Jamshaid

Testimonials

‘ANZ Partners’ dispute resolution practice distinguishes itself with a skilled team, proactive problem-solving, and a strong commitment to client success.’

‘Their use of technology and a collaborative approach enhance efficiency, while a commitment to diversity ensures varied perspectives in dispute resolution.’

‘They are a top choice for effective dispute resolution services.’

‘ANZ Partners’ individuals stand out with deep expertise, proactive problem-solving, and a strong commitment to client success. Notably, Nabeel Rehman, has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal acumen, innovation, and responsiveness, making them valuable assets in the field of dispute resolution.’

Key clients

Save the Children Pakistan

Pakistan Humanitarian Forum

Pakistan China Institute

Can Asian Synergies (Private) Limited

PCI Holding (Private) Limited

Al Noor Trust

Sochain Zara

AR Foods (Private) Limited

AR Horeca

Ascendia (Private) Limited

The Educators, Rawalpindi

Elahi Cotton Mills Limited

Gymstique

Kohistan Developers & Builders

Embassy Of Austria

Intek Corporation

La Montana Restaurant, Islamabad

Tianjin China Petroleum Drilling Company Limited

ANZ Partners is the brain child of Aqeel, Nabeel and Zain. The idea behind this venture was to form a law firm that not only believes in diversity and modern technology in this frail legal system, but also a promise towards providing people with fair and just legal services. Our international law firm believes our clients’ success determines our credibility, therefore, we ensure both by collaborating with our clients to achieve the required goals.

ANZ Partners aims to transform the lay man’s perception of the legal system in Pakistan by providing unmatchable legal services in all areas of law. Our partners, having graduated from internationally renowned world class universities, possess a deeper understanding of what a modern client’s legal needs are and how they should be catered to.

Our diverse clients range from local industries, conglomerates, governmental organizations, banks, IT and telecoms industry, diplomatic missions and embassies to name a few. We have a strong national and international network of associates to ensure legal assistance in all corners of the world wherever you may require, ANZ Partners will deliver.

We take immense pride in providing quality legal services and the way we conduct our business, regardless of the circumstances, our valuable clients may find themselves in. Our lawyers have the competence and confidence to represent you before any court of law with dignity and innovation that sets us apart from other law firms.

Types of work undertaken: ANZ Partners have offices in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Taxila and Lahore.

Our employment law team has a wealth of practical experience advising employees, private entities, embassies, INGOs, charities, senior employees and partners resolve their toughest work challenges.

Our family law team has a number of accreditations and specialises in all aspects of family law.

Our dispute resolution team has consistently demonstrated a willingness and capability for successfully pursuing large complex claims, particularly those requiring a tailored funding arrangements.

Department Name Email Telephone
Corporate and M & A Nabeel Rehman, Aqeel Malik, Usama Jamshaid
Civil Litigation Fazli Qadir Khan, Usama Jamshaid fazli@anzpartners.com
Commercial Litigation Fazli Qadir Khan, Nabeel Rehman
Dispute Resolution Nabeel Rehman, Aqeel Malik, Fazli Qadir Khan
Mediation and Arbitration Nabeel Rehman, Fazli Qadir Khan, Usama Jamshaid
Competition and Anti-Trust Usama Jamshaid, Aqeel Malik, Nabeel Rehman
Banking and Finance Hamza Hamayun, Fazla Qadir Khan
Capital Markets Hamza Hamayun, Usama Jamshaid, Fazli Qadir Khan
Environment Aqeel Malik, Hamza Hamayun, Nabeel Rehman
Insurance Fazli Qadir Khan, Usama Jamshaid
Labour and Employment Nabeel Rehman, Aqeel Malik, Fazli Qadir Khan
Projects and Energy Aqeel Malik, Fazli Qadir Khan, Nabeel Rehman
Real Estate and Construction Aqeel Malik, Usama Jamshaid, Hamza Hamayun
Tax Hamza Hamayun, Nabeel Rehman
Immigration Aqeel Malik, Zain Rehman
Wills and Probate Fazli Qadir Khan fazli@anzpartners.com
Family Law Fazli Qadir Khan fazli@anzpartners.com
Photo Name Position Profile
Hamza Humayun Rashid photo Mr Hamza Humayun Rashid Mr. Hamza Humayun is a lawyer based in Lahore. He is Post-grad…
Usama Jamshaid photo Mr Usama Jamshaid Partner | Advocate High Court
Fazli Qadir Khan photo Fazli Qadir Khan Partner | Advocate High CourtPartner
Aqeel Malik photo Mr Aqeel Malik Aqeel Malik is a Barrister-at-Law and the head of Criminal & International…
Nabeel Rehman photo Mr Nabeel Rehman Nabeel Rehman is the head of Corporate & Commercial Department at ANZ…
English (fluent)
Urdu/Hindi
Punjabi
Pushto
Spanish etc.
Farsi (Persian)

CLIENT: Mr. Irfan Ul Azeem, Chief Executive Officer
COMPANY/FIRM: Intek Corporation
TESTIMONIAL: We have found ANZ Law firm to be well informed, attentive, and insightful in their counsel to us. We heavily rely on them as a legal expert, strategic counsel, and trusted advisor. The Partners and associate staff of the ANZ Law firm have a firm grip on a wide range of Legal Constituents and they have a tendency of meeting deadlines.


CLIENT: Mr. Osman Mahmood (Managing Partner)
COMPANY/FIRM: LHP Education
TESTIMONIAL: I have been using the services of Mr. Humza H Rashid since year 2014. I have found him to be a truly transparent, sincere and timely managed advisor since our collaboration. I have felt he is capable of taking the right initiatives to go beyond the expected parameters of his assignment. Hamza is a personable and matured individual and open to criticism. I strongly recommend the services offer by Mr. Rashid, feel free to contact me for any further information needed.


CLIENT: Mr. Junaid Mehmood Ansari (Chief Executive Officer)
COMPANY/FIRM: KN News Channel
TESTIMONIAL: Hamza Hamayun is a most professional lawyer. He is not just trust worthy but he is also passionate individual who has managed the interest of our organization at each level and forum with intense sincerity and responsibilty.


CLIENT: Mr. Rana Talal (Director)
COMPANY/FIRM: Institute of Law College, Lahore
TESTIMONIAL: Mr Hamza Humayun has been associated with Institute of law in capacity of Legal advisor for some time now. I want to commend him on the excellent legal services provided by him. He has all the attributes I expect in a good lawyer; knowledge and seasoned experience, professionalism, integrity, strategic thinking, enthusiasm and responsiveness. I was very pleased with the quality, attentiveness and responsiveness of his services. I found you to be very knowledgeable on business law matters as they came up, and a real expert in dealing with requirements of establishing a law institute and complying with the on-going regulatory issues. Unlike other lawyers I have dealt with in the past, he has always responded very promptly to messages. Most importantly He has always acted as a true friend to my company and became my trusted advisor.


CLIENT: Mr. Tariq Mehmood, Legal Manager
COMPANY/FIRM: Rainbow Group of Companies
TESTIMONIAL: Hamza Humayun is connected with Rainbow group of companies since 6 years. During this time he has taken care of all our corporate as well as Tax affairs with great skill and professionalism. His services are recommended to everyone who is looking for a loyal, sincere and a worthy legal advice


CLIENT: Mr. Adnan Yawar, Managing Partner
COMPANY/FIRM: Eat Smart
TESTIMONIAL: Hamza Humayun drafted our complex franchise agreement. He took care to ensure answering all our queries and questions in detail. He is truly one of the best lawyer in Lahore


CLIENT: Mr. Ali Mumtaz, Chief Executive Officer
COMPANY/FIRM: 46 Labs Pvt Ltd
TESTIMONIAL: Hamza Hamayun and his team is taking care of all our legal affairs since 3 years now. Whether it is a tax matter, civil dispute or a corporate affair, Hamza and his team ensure to complete our transaction on time. Recommended to everyone who wants their lawyer to take all the pain


Innovation, expedience and a higher level of client service – a law firm which can face and overcome the challenges faced by clients in a V.U.C.A (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world; this was the vision which led to the formation of ANZ Partners over 7 year ago. From its humble beginnings, ANZ Partners now boasts an array of 6 partners (all of whom are foreign qualified) and 6 associates. The firm has offices situated Islamabad, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Taxila which cater to the interests of clients across the length and breadth of Pakistan as well as beyond! Although considered “boutique” by large firm standards, ANZ Partners has carved-out a unique space in the Pakistani legal market which can be seen from variety of clients who avail our services.

With a client base ranging from government institutions and regulatory bodies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), to local and international Non-Governmental Organizations such as Save the Children, Relief International, Pakistan-China Institute (PCI) and has even worked with major stake holders in the international developmental sector including UNHCR and the International Labour Organization (ILO). In addition, the firm also represents various foreign missions to Pakistan such as the Embassy of Sweden, the Royal Danish Embassy, the Austrian Embassy and the European Union Delegation to Pakistan. In addition, the firm also represents high profile business corporate entities in the oil refinement, pharmaceutical, construction/real estate development and entertainment industries, along with high- and low-profile individual clients which include Federal Ministers. The type of services ANZ Partners offers is as varied as our illustrious clients; with dispute resolution before all forums (including Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation), Taxation, Project Planning and Consultancy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Structuring, Private Client services such as Wealth Planning and Asset Management to high net worth individuals etc. while also offering immigration, local and international Family Law services. As a result, ANZ Partners can truly and proudly boast the epithet “A full-service law firm”.


  1. Mr. Nabeel Rehman and Barrister Aqeel Malik were engaged by the employees of DG- Immigration & Passport, Ministry of Interior for judicial review regarding regularization of their services. The matter was contested before Islamabad High Court and has been decided in favour of our client. It is a reported judgement published in the Law Journals – Citation 2019 PLC (C.S) 19 (case decided in October 2019)
  2. Mr. Nabeel Rehman handled a labour matter before Labour Court, Islamabad wherein he was able to get a favourable order for receiving benefits as per local labour law. The case was against and Chinese Company and Mr. Rehman was representing employees of the Company. (case was decided in January 2020)
  3. Mr. Nabeel Rehman was engaged by a Pakistani National who is currently residing in Kingdom of Belgium. The Petitioner name was placed on Exit Control List and was not allowed to leave Country. A judicial review/writ petition was filed before Islamabad High Court and Mr. Rehman was able to get a one-time permission from the Court which allowed petitioner to travel abroad without submitting any surety or guarantee before the Court. (case decided in June 2020)