The team at HWP Law Waheed|Masood|Jaferii|Kayani is well versed in handling high-profile dispute resolution cases. The group stands out for its ‘clarity, confidence, and strategic focus’ in contentious work, and often advises on regulatory issues, commercial disputes and white-collar criminal cases. Firm founding partner Haider Waheed routinely acts for oil and gas sector clients, as well as regulatory and governmental entities, in litigation. Altaf Qureshi has extensive experience in handling multi-jurisdictional matters; he co-heads the practice with Muhammad Asad Ashfaq Tola and Waheed.
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Testimonials
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- 'The practice reflects meticulous attention to detail, high-level preparedness, and pragmatic judgement.'
- 'Muhammad Asad Ashfaq Tola is accessible. He is a skilled negotiator and mediator and knows when to make the right commercial calls when it comes to settling as well. When in court, Asad is always admired by the bench.'
‘Working with this team has been an absolute pleasure. They are incredibly professional and consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of timelines, always delivering on schedule. What truly sets them apart is their respectful approach and their ability to clearly grasp our requirements from the outset.'
‘We particularly value their impeccable professionalism, sharp attention to detail, and crystal-clear communication. They make us feel like a top priority, always responsive and anticipating our needs.’
‘HWP Law has a dedicated team of professionals.’
'Asad Tola's proactive approach makes him stand out.'
Key clients
- Alfalah Securities (Pvt.) Limited
- Bank Alfalah
- Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company Limited
- Institute of Business Administration
- TPL Trakker Limited
- Hascol Petroleum Limited
- Siddiqsons Limited
- Mr. Murtaza Wahab (Mayor of Karachi)
- Hascol Lubricants (Pvt.) Limited
- Amreli Steels
- Perveen Education Society
- Mr. Kazi Nazeer Ahmed (Inspector General of Prisons, Sindh)
Work highlights
Representing Alfalah Securities in litigation arising from a white-collar criminal matter.
Representing TPL Trakker Limited in a dispute relating to the Safe Transportation Environment Project.
Practice head
Haider Waheed; Muhammad Asad Ashfaq Tola; Altaf Qureshi