With extensive expertise in supporting LNG-based projects, the team at Liaquat Merchant Associates provides a comprehensive offering in the LNG supply chain, including advising on LMA standards, cost implications, and jurisdictional validity. Faresa Jafarey Ahsan leads the team and routinely provides advice on navigating the legal landscape in regard to the power and energy sector. Working alongside her, Hira Ahmad regularly advises on infrastructure transactions, and Syed Shayan Ahmed is noted for his work in the high courts of Pakistan.
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Testimonials
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- 'Highly professional, diversified team. Knowledge of the Petroleum and Gas laws. Billing practice is excellent.'
- 'Good understanding of the needs of the client, whether a government owned entity or a private party, always discussing every point at length.'
Key clients
- Sui Southern Gas Company Limited
- Karachi Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
Work highlights
Advised Sui Southern Gas Company Limited on matters relating to the LNG Services Agreement regarding the operator’s obligation w.r.t conducting acceptance test of substituted FSRU and appointment of expert.
Practice head
Faresa Jafarey Ahsan
Other key lawyers
Syed Shayan Ahmed; Hira Ahmad