Heading the dedicated team at Hafeez Pirzada | Farooq, Khan & Mirza - Corporate Counsel | Barristers | Advocates, Omer Farooq offers a wealth of experience in leading PPP projects, as well as providing corporate advisory and commercial consultancy to a range of clients. The team regularly delivers end-to-end legal support to governmental bodies, including local government housing developments and food departments. The firm offers market risk-based models, boasting sector experience spanning water and sewage, education, and infrastructure. In addition, they are lauded for their considerable knowledge in local regulatory frameworks and market awareness. Waleed Arshad is another key name and is noted for his work in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi Airport PPP Projects.
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- 'Its lawyers are working across various sectors and bring a tonne of industry information.'
- 'Omer Farooq possesses strong commercial acumen in PPP projects, which sets him apart from other partners in other firms. Unlike those that remain confined to the legal domain, he actively engages in the broader commercial aspects of the transaction.'
- 'The team consists of a potent mix of practicing lawyers. In our view, HPFKM is one of few law firms who exhibit very quick turnaround times. Their teams are readily available.'
- 'Depth of knowledge, speed of execution and round the clock availability. The individual we work with usually stays a step ahead and understands our way of delivering transaction.'
- 'In my opinion, Omer Faroon and his team are among the most competent ones in the market.'
- 'The team is highly professional, with both Associates and Senior Associates demonstrating strong capability and confidence.'
Key clients
- Sukkur Municipal Corporation
- Sukkur Water and Sewerage Corporation
- Peshawar Development Authority
- Port Qasim Authority
- Adam Smith International
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company
- Pakistan Economic Zone Development and Management Company (Private) Limited
- Climate Change, Forestry, Environment & Wildlife Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Sindh Economic Zones Management Company, Government of Sindh
- Food Department, Government of Sindh
- Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
- Bank of Punjab
Work highlights
Advising the PDA on the commercial utiliation of prime real estate assets in Peshawar, developing high-rise commercial buildings, apartments, and recreational facilities as well as developing a recreational and sports club in Regi Model Town.
Advising the Sukkur Water & Sewerage Corporation on the rehabilitation and development of Sukkur’s water distribution system through PPP.
Advising the Government of Sindh on the development of a 485,000 MT greenfield wheat silos across Sindh in various cities but mainly in Karachi under a suitable PPP scheme.
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Practice head
Omer Farooq
Other key lawyers
Waleed Arshad