Advising power project sponsors, investors, and developers, the team at RIAA BARKER GILLETTE is well equipped to handle complex energy and infrastructure matters. The group has extensive experience in solar power solutions, thermal, and renewable energy projects, and it advises its clients, which include domestic and international lending agencies, as well as power developers and fuel suppliers, on regulatory compliance, acquisitions, and EPC contracts. Specialising in infrastructure projects, Hasnain Naqvee heads up the team. Bilal Shaukat is another key contact, with expertise in regional and cross- border projects, while Nadir Altaf is praised for his ‘multidisciplinary skill set’.
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Testimonials
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‘RIAA Barker Gillette provides comprehensive legal support across all stages of the project’s lifecycle. The firm’s ability to deliver seamless and multidisciplinary support encompassing legal, regulatory, institutional, technical, engineering, financial, and tariff related issues has consistently added value.'
'Their team oriented and solutions driven approach has ensured continuity, responsiveness, and strategic clarity across all forums.’
‘Nadir Altaf brings a rare combination of legal acumen and sector specific insight, enabling him to navigate not just the legal landscape, but also the policy and institutional dynamics that shape Pakistan’s power sector.'
'Nadir Altaf's leadership has ensured alignment among diverse stakeholders including sponsors, lenders, government entities, and regulators while maintaining focus on commercial outcomes. His ability to engage with technical, financial, and regulatory dimensions simultaneously reflects a truly multidisciplinary skill set.'
‘Very well connected with politicians and business leaders. Gives an honest opinion about the issues and comes with suggestions how to resolve them.'
'RIAA has consistently impressed us with their exceptional depth of expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence in the Projects and Energy sector. What truly sets their team apart is the strategic clarity and commercial insight they bring to every engagement.'
Key clients
- K-Electric Limited
- Technomen Kinetics Private Limited
- Faysal Spinning Mills Limited
- FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited
- Power Cement Limited
- Gul Ahmed Textile Mills Limited
- Sapphire Fibres Limited and Mindbridge (Private) Limited
- S.K. Hydro (Private) Limited
- Mira Power Limited
- Liberty Mills Limited
- Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
- TAPI Pipeline Company Limited
Work highlights
Advising FCEPL, a Pakistani dairy company and subsidiary of Royal FrieslandCampina, on entering a 20-year Energy Purchase Agreement with Burj Solar Energy for a 3 MW solar power plant to be installed at FCEPL’s Sahiwal facility.
Acted as legal counsel for the purchasers in acquiring 100% shares of Uch Power (Private) Limited and Uch-II Power (Private) Limited, subsidiaries of French multinational Engie S.A.
Assisting the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting with establishing a commercial land development project on a public-private partnership basis for properties in Karachi and Islamabad.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Hasnain Naqvee
Other key lawyers
Bilal Shaukat; Nadir Altaf