ABS & Co. is retained by both private companies and public bodies across a range of corporate transactions and restructurings, and the group works closely with the firm’s litigation specialists to assist clients facing disputes, in particular in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Heading up the group in tandem are Sarjeel Mowahid, whose practice spans corporate and financing transactions, as well as company and employment law, and Samar Masood, who advises clients on cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures and shareholder matters. At the associate level, Ena Murakami assists with cross-border mergers as well as questions of corporate governance and compliance.
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Accolades

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Key clients

  • Google APAC
  • Google Pakistan (Private) Limited
  • US Dyeing and Finishing Limited
  • Orient Materials Private Limited
  • Siemens Pakistan Engineering Company Limited
  • Orient Electronics Private Limited
  • United Bank Limited
  • Daraz PK
  • Orient Apparels Private Limited
  • TMC Private Limited
  • Nespak
  • Ravi Urban Development Authority Limited

Work highlights

Advised DW Pakistan on the purchase of 100% of shares in Heavy Engineering Complex from IMS Engineering.
Advised Orient Group on a comprehensive restructuring and the consolidation of all its verticals.
Advised the Punjab Central Business Development Authority on PPP arrangements for the Sirius Project, valued above Rs1tn.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Sarjeel Mowahid; Samar Masood

Other key lawyers

Ena Murakami