Corporate/Commercial

Karachi-based Akhund Forbes has a notable practice, active on a number of big-ticket cross-border corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions and venture capital investments. The firm is also active in advisory work in relation to shareholders' agreements, market entry and licensing issues. Clients range from multinational private equity and financial services firms to leading domestic corporates, including Credit Suisse, Kumon Institute of Education and Müller & Bleher. The department also advises clients in the technology and energy sectors.

"Akhund Forbes has shown an exceptional ability to handle complex and sophisticated legal matters. They are highly responsive to our needs, and we appreciate their practical and commercial approach to providing legal advice. Their team depth and breadth are impressive, and we value their skills."

"The firm has good experience working with financial institutions and fintech startups."

Akhund Forbes advised the Government of Pakistan's Privatisation Commission on the privatisation of two re-gasified LNG plants.

Rabel Akhund is well regarded for his broad corporate practice, which covers M&A and private equity investments. "I am deeply impressed by the support and guidance I have been provided by Rabel Akhund. Rabel is commercially astute and legally sharp and one can tell that he gets personally vested as a trusted adviser."

Sahar Iqbal specialises in corporate/M&A and private equity transactions and also assists with corporate agreements and regulatory advice. "Sahar Iqbal played a vital and very effective role to help us to execute in a timely and cost-effective manner."