Specialising in projects and energy, the practice at Hafeez Pirzada | Farooq, Khan & Mirza - Corporate Counsel | Barristers | Advocates remains busy advising on project financing, with particular expertise in infrastructure and PPP. The group has experience in advising clients on financial regulatory matters, structured finance and Sharia-compliant Islamic financing solutions. Omer Farooq leads the team and is noted for his work in financing PPP projects in the aviation sector and urban development. Waleed Arshad is another notable name at the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Team is diversified with different background experiences.'
'We are confident that any structured finance deal can be understood by them and confidentially negotiated.’
‘Very professional legal team, they are very knowledgeable on all legal matters including legal guidance on banking and finance and also Islamic finance issues.'
- 'Hafeez Pirzada, Frooq, Khan & Mirza’s team consists of a potent mix of practicing lawyers. In our view, HPFKM is one of few law firms that exhibits very quick turnaround time. Their teams are readily available.'
- 'Depth of knowledge, speed of execution and round the clock availability. The individual we work with usually stays a step ahead and understands our way of delivering transactions.'
- 'This practice distinguishes itself through its deep sector expertise, client-centric approach, and commitment to delivering commercially practical legal solutions. Unlike many firms that adopt a purely legalistic approach, the team combines technical legal knowledge with a strong understanding of business realities, which ensures advice that is both strategic and actionable.'
Key clients
- Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company Limited
- National Bank of Pakistan
- Infralectric (Private) Limited
- Faysal Bank Limited
- Askari Bank Limited
- Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company Limited
- PAIR Investment Company Limited
- The Bank of Punjab
- Swat Motorway and Related Tourism Infrastructure Development (Private) Limited
- Zahir Khan & Brothers
- Punjab Ring Road Infrastructure Management and Engineering (Private) Limited
- Frontier Works Organization
Work highlights
Acted as legal counsel for BoP and Saudi Pak in structuring a project finance facility for installing solar systems at 1,355 Telenor Pakistan cellular tower sites.
Advising Saudi Pak on the strategic sale of part of its stake in a project finance facility used to fund solar system installations at cellular tower sites.
Practice head
Omer Farooq
Other key lawyers
Waleed Arshad