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Nawaz Hussain Sikander

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Working on large-scale land transactions, commercial development projects, and structuring real estate joint ventures, the team at Nawaz Hussain Sikander provides all-encompassing support to clients in a variety of sectors, including industrial, special economic zones and agricultural farming. The team has expertise in REIT transactions, offering end-to-end legal counsel. It is headed up by Karachi-based Imran Nawaz Memon, who is noted for his experience in providing advice on development and infrastructure across Pakistan, and Shamail Sikander, who brings expertise in property tax. Working alongside them is Mehrunnissa Katpar, who brings a multi-disciplinary edge to the team, with work in real estate finance and public-private projects.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Real estate transactions in Pakistan are rarely straightforward. What sets Nawaz Hussain Sikander apart is that they understand this landscape well and know how to get through regulatory hurdles. We have worked with them on complex development-related advisory, and what we valued most was their ability to offer end-to-end legal support while staying commercially aware.'

  • 'They handle title issues thoroughly, give clear timelines on what approvals are needed and when, and guide you through any legal requirements with a practical mindset.' 

  • ‘We have worked with Imran Nawaz Memon and Shamail Sikander on several projects. They have a strong grasp of how real estate regulation works in practice, and are involved at the right points by offering balanced advice, and do not delay in taking a position when we need clarity. In more than one matter, their guidance helped us get through sensitive title issues and avoid long back-and-forth with authorities.'
  • 'Mehrunnissa Katpar brings a lot of clarity to drafting and structuring, especially in joint venture and development transactions. She is particularly strong when there are multiple stakeholders and different ownership models involved. Her documents are well thought out and reduce the need for renegotiation later on. She has been highly dependable with compliance, and her document preparation has kept our timelines on track, and she communicates expectations clearly at every stage.'

  • ‘The NHS real estate and construction team combines legal depth with commercial sense. They’ve handled complex projects, large-scale developments, and regulatory-heavy transactions with real precision.'

  • 'Compared to others, they bring fresher thinking, more structured advice, and a real understanding of how the market works. Their young, capable team is a breath of fresh air and it shows in the quality and clarity of their work.’

Key clients

  • Alfalah Asset Management Limited – Real Estate Investment Trust Department
  • Surjani Industrial Development (Private) Limited
  • Kainatt Enterprises
  • ZKB Development And Management Company (Private) Limited
  • BYD Pakistan – Mega Motor Company
  • Magma Properties (Private) Limited
  • Terra Crop Innovations (Private) Limited
  • JS Investments Limited

Work highlights

Advising Surjani Industrial Development (Private) Limited on the creation of an industrial park in Surjani Town, Sector 9A, Scheme 41, Karachi.
Advising Kainatt Enterprises on the construction of a 300-acre industrial zone for the marble and granite sector.
Advised ZKB Development and Management Company (Private) Limited on the Dhabeji Industrial Zone, a flagship initiative of the Sindh Economic Zones Management Company), representing the largest project by land size within the province of Sindh.

Practice head

Imran Nawaz Memon; Shamail Sikander

Other key lawyers

Mehrunnissa Katpar