The excellent team at Akhund Forbes advises clients on the domestic and international stage. Their dedicated labour and employment team is frequently the counsel of choice for large-scale, cross border transactions which require a strong focus on human capital and regulatory risk, and the team routinely advises on the handling of internal investigations, regulatory scrutiny, and employee exists. Sahar Iqbal heads up the group with a wealth of expertise in non-litigious labour and employment matters. She supports clients from a wide range of industries, from TMT to banking. Working alongside her is Rabel Akhund, who is noted for his work with international and multinational acquirers, and Bilal Awais, who supports clients with workforce structuring and compliance.
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‘Good team. Responsive.’
‘Their multidisciplinary team's expertise and agile methods promise tailored solutions, unlike the one-size-fits-all options elsewhere. We value their transparent, flexible billing and how they leverage advanced technology along with their commitment to diversity, making them a truly forward-thinking partner.’
‘What sets them apart from competitors is their multifaceted knowledge, client-centric agility, and unmatched collaborative spirit, ensuring a holistic and responsive approach.'
'I particularly value their intellectual curiosity and unwavering integrity, strategic planning, and meticulous, creative problem-solving, demonstrated by Sahar Iqbal.’
Key clients
- MCB Funds
- InDrive
- UBL Fund Managers Limited
- China Power Generation Hub Company
- Baker & McKenzie LLP
- Globalization Partners
- Muller Bleher Group
- Veripark
- NBP Fund Management Limited
- Beerbal & Co
- Reckitt Hygiene Pakistan
- Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan
Work highlights
Advised Levi’s on Pakistan employment law aspects arising from the global divestment of its Docker’s brand.
Advised Helmerich & Payne (H&P) through instructing counsel Dentons on the specific and targeted employee and labour law due diligence in Pakistan in relation to major global acquisition KCA Deutag.
Advised Global University Systems, Muller Bleher Group, and Kumon Pakistan on their standard employment contract and HR Policy for Pakistan in-line with the applicable laws.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sahar Iqbal
Other key lawyers
Bilal Awais; Rabel Akhund