The banking and finance team at Haidermota & Co Advocates provides a comprehensive offering of financial services. The group is well regarded for its ability to handle local and cross-border bilateral deals and syndicated lending, and the firm regularly advises local and international institutions, including banks, multilateral agencies, and overseas private investments corporation. It also supports clients in financial restructuring, regulatory capital instruments, and REITs. Khozem Haidermota is the senior partner and is highly sought after for his extensive experience in debt restructuring. Mohammad Anwer, Zahra Abid, Owais Aziz, Ali Vasi, and Shabbir Harianawala are also key members of the team.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- 'What stood out about the team was the way they link law to outcomes. Advice was thorough and practical, every position came with the commercial and integration angle so management could decide quickly.'
- 'They keep momentum: fewer drafting loops, cleaner issue lists, smooth closings. We always knew the critical path and who owned what.'
Key clients
- United Bank Limited
- Habib Bank Limited
Work highlights
Acting as legal counsel to the client in relation to the client’s amalgamation with Silk Bank Limited under Section 48 of the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Zahra Abid
Practice head
Khozem Haidermota; Mohammad Anwer; Zahra Abid; Owais Aziz; Ali Vasi; Shabbir Harianawala