The team at Haidermota & Co Advocates regularly advises on complex restructurings and reorganisations. It receives a steady flow of instructions from both acquirer and target companies on key M&A transactions, as well as working with both investor and sponsor entities on major private equity and venture capital deals. It has particular sector expertise in oil and gas and telecoms and is strong in other areas such as fintech, e-commerce, banking, and energy. It frequently advises private and publicly listed and unlisted companies on a range of governance and compliance matters. In addition, the department is adept at advising on disclosure requirements and insider trading laws. Some of the key names to note are Khozem Haidermota, Shabbir Harianawala and Ali Vasi. Mohammad Anwer, Zahra Abid and Owais Aziz are well regarded too.
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‘HMCO is a high-quality outfit. We enjoy working with them. Shabbir Harianawala is a trusted partner for our firm.’
‘Deep legal knowledge, collaborative approach, agility and responsiveness, proven track record, commitment to ethical standards and comprehensive services.’
‘The individuals in Haidermota & Co (specifically Mr Muhammad Owais) are distinguished by their expertise, client-centric approach, innovative mindset, and unwavering dedication to excellence.'
'Key strengths include a highly skilled team and use of technology, all designed to deliver exceptional value. HM&Co focuses on a collaborative culture and understanding client needs and objectives, ensuring a forward-thinking and comprehensive approach.'
'I find them professional yet committed to personalised service, transparent, ability to adapt to complex needs with cutting-edge solutions.’
‘I have worked with Mr. Shabbir Harianawala and found him to be a thorough professional with just the right skills to advise corporate clients, especially for transactional/advisory work.’
‘It has an excellent team who integrate and work together to find solutions/advise on complex legal and commercial matters.’
‘I have worked with Shabbir and Zoya. Besides expertise on legal matters, their understanding of business/commercial matters is outstanding.'
Key clients
- Telenor ASA
- His Excellency Nasser Abdulla Hussain Lootah
- Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited
- Engro Corporation Limited
- Ontex BV
- Saudi Aramco
- Mashreqbank psc
- Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited and Engro Corporation Limited
- Privatisation Commission, Government of Pakistan
- Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited
Work highlights
Successfully acted as local counsel in relation to Saudi Aramco’s proposed non-controlling investment in a Pakistani oil marketing company, Gas & Oil (Private) Limited.
Advised Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) on its potential restructuring to separate its core aviation business from its non-core businesses.
Currently engaged by Engro Corporation Limited in relation to its proposed strategic equity partnership, to be executed through a scheme of arrangement, with investors in relation to its thermal asset portfolio.
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Practice head
Khozem Haidermota; Shabbir Harianawala; Ali Vasi; Mohammad Anwer; Zahra Abid; Owais Aziz
Other key lawyers
Zoya Chaudary