Headed up by the Lahore-based trio of Ahmed Reza Mirza, Amna Warsi, and Ayasha Warsi, the projects and energy department at ABS & Co. is noted within the sector for its work on high-profile projects for a diverse clientele, including global and domestic players. It has a wealth of experience in advising clients on the policy landscape across federal and provincial levels. With a multi-disciplinary offering, the department is also able to provide comprehensive legal counsel on tax, dispute resolution, and corporate matters occurring in the projects and energy arena. Of recent note, the team has been supporting the development of renewable energy and high-value PPP projects in line with complex constitutional, environmental, and procurement laws and regulations. Khadeeja Ahmad is another notable name in the department.
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- ‘We have worked with Ahmed Reza Mirza on multiple regulatory matters where we greatly appreciate the consistent, solution-oriented input he provides and his representation in regulatory litigation is always marked by professionalism and strong command of the subject.'
- ‘Ahmed Reza Mirza's ongoing, strategic advice on the interpretation of key provisions under our project agreements has been crucial in helping our internal team avoid unnecessary escalation and his confident handling of everything from appeals to international arbitration truly sets him apart.'
- ‘ABS & Co.'s ability to handle everything from regulatory litigation such as disputes involving penalties to routine matters like pricing adjustments and contractual disputes, when combined with their well-rounded and timely advice delivered with clarity, professionalism, and calm confidence, makes them a consistently reliable legal partner.’
- ‘ABS & Co.’s exceptional Projects & Energy team has been instrumental in helping us navigate recurring operational issues, always providing commercially sound advice that is both timely and practical.’
Key clients
- Power Construction Corporation of China Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power Ltd Capital Development Authority Mirza Associates Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd National Transmission and Despatch Company National Electric Power Regulatory Authority Reliable Engineering Services Pvt Ltd Punjab Cattle Market Management and Development Company Consortium of SMEC International Pty Australia Ltd Mirza Associates Engineering Services Pvt Ltd Engineering General Consultants EGC Pvt Ltd Fertilizer Manufacturers Pakistan Advisory Council AGS-Legal Smart Higher Education Services (Pvt) Ltd Nisar Jan and Co. Sazgar Engineering Works Limited Bates Wells and Braithwaites London LLP Habib Rafiq (Private) Limited Habib Rafiq Engineering (Private) Limited Naturals Farms Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission China Ghezhouba Group Company Limited Engro Elengy Terminal Pakistan Limited Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited Alternative Energy Development Board Naturals Farms Country Club Pvt Ltd Naturals Farms Club & Resort LLP Faisalabad Downtown Pvt Ltd Din Properties Private Limited Ravi Urban Development Authority Punjab Central Business District Development Authority
Work highlights
Represented Power Construction Corporation of China in a USD187m dispute with National Power Parks Management Company Ltd arising from EPC delays on a RLNG power plant.
Advised the Capital Development Authority, in consortium with KPMG, on the structuring, legal framework, and implementation of multiple high-value PPP projects in Islamabad, including the development of five-star hotels and the Gandhara Heritage & Cultural Centre at F-9 Park, involving complex constitutional, environmental, and procurement law considerations.
Advised the Punjab Cattle Market Management & Development Company on the legal structuring and implementation of province-wide infrastructure and regulatory reform across 200+ livestock markets.
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Khadeeja Ahmad
Practice head
Ahmed Reza Mirza; Amna Warsi; Ayasha Warsi
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Khadeeja Ahmad