Recognised for its extensive experience in Islamic banking, including reviewing and updating Shariah compliant products, the team at Liaquat Merchant Associates provides a broad range of banking and financial legal services. The practice is well-versed in corporate and consumer lending, legal audits of loan portfolios, and e-banking. The group also continues to advise the State Bank of Pakistan, as well as working alongside multilateral institutions on matters such as sovereign lending. Faresa Jafarey Ahsan heads the department and is noted for her wealth of experience in syndicated finance and advising on regulatory practices. Hira Ahmad is another key member, and she is highly regarded for her ability to advise clients launching new offerings.
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Key clients
- Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited PAIR Investment Company Limited JS Bank Limited Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited Bank AL Habib Limited Habib Bank Limited Faysal Bank Limited OLP Financial Services Pakistan Limited Pak Oman Investment Company Limited Soneri Bank Limited Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited EXIM Bank of Pakistan Bank Alfalah Limited Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company Awwal CRC MCB Bank Limited National Bank of Pakistan State Bank of Pakistan (Central Bank)
Work highlights
Acted for MCB Bank Limited in providing legal services in respect of bilateral financing facility of PKR150bn extended to the Trading Corporation of Pakistan.
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Hira Ahmad
Practice head
Faresa Jafarey Ahsan
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Hira Ahmad