Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Pakistan
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Provided by RIAA Barker Gillette
RIAA Barker Gillette has an unrivalled track record as Pakistan’s leading Projects and Energy Firm. The Firm has acted as counsel in Pakistan’s most defining projects, including the first independent power project set up in Pakistan (Hub Power), Pakistan’s largest international airport in Karachi and the first motorway in Pakistan established by the private sector (Islamabad - Lahore) in the 1990s. Our Partners have previous experience of working in industry as well as state institutions and regulatory bodies, giving them a unique ability to move transactions forward.
The firm has been counsel in approximately 90% of the power projects in Pakistan. Recently, the team has been advising on the development of various kinds of distributed solar solutions, with clients including both, developers and consumers. Further, in the wake of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, the Firm is representing Siddiqsons Energy Limited, Thalnova Power Thar (Private) Limited, Lucky Electric Power Company Limited, who are developers of coal-fired power plants, and Azad Pattan Power (Private) Limited, which is developing a hydro-electric power generation facility.
We advise on project structuring, draft and negotiate project and finance documents, engineering, procurement and construction contracts and shareholders agreements. The firm also represents clients in negotiations with the PPIB and NTDC and before NEPRA.
Chambers Review
RIAA Barker Gillette is a pre-eminent firm routinely advising on high-profile power and infrastructure projects from its Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad offices. The firm ably handles the full range of financing, development and regulatory work, and is active on conventional and alternative energy projects, advising on PPAs, EPC contracts and project documents as well as licences and tariffs. The team can draw upon support from RIAA's international network of offices, enhancing its ability to handle cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- RIAA Barker Gillette assisted TAPI Pipeline Company with reviewing and updating the Host Government Agreement in respect of the TAPI Pipeline Project.
Strengths
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"They break down the problem or challenge into simpler issues to get to the core of the problem. Their strength is to address the core issue rather than get entangled in peripherals."
"RIAA's ability to handle complex matters has been specifically a stand-out feature of the firm."
"They break down the problem or challenge into simpler issues to get to the core of the problem. Their strength is to address the core issue rather than get entangled in peripherals."
"RIAA's ability to handle complex matters has been specifically a stand-out feature of the firm."
Notable Practitioners
Ahsan Zahir Rizvi is the global senior and managing partner of RIAA Barker Gillette and has forged a formidable reputation as one of the country's leading experts on energy sector financings.
Hasnain Naqvee operates a market-leading projects practice and offers notable expertise in project finance mandates, often acting for project companies.
"Hasnain Naqvee has very strong legal skills which he blends with a deep commercial understanding."
"He is a very senior figure in the industry."
Bilal Shaukat is admired for his adept handling of energy projects, regularly assisting clients with development and financing matters. He is well acquainted with the PPP model, advising clients regularly on concession agreements, licences and project agreements.
Adil Khalid Tirmizey enjoys a growing reputation in project financing, handling coal, LNG and industrial facility projects.
"Adil has very strong grasp and understanding of various aspects of complex financing transactions. This helps parties to navigate transactions in a smooth manner."
"He is young and dynamic with an excellent skill set."
Nadir Altaf is an experienced lawyer with expertise in matters pertaining to energy projects. He is engaged by both domestic and international clients and is based in Islamabad.
"He is enthusiastic, passionate, devoted and hard-working."
Ranked Lawyers at
RIAA Barker Gillette
Pakistan
Members
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Head of Department
Nadir Altaf
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by RIAA Barker Gillette
ACT Wind (Private) Limited
Access Solar (Private) Limited
Almoiz Industries Limited
Asia Energy (Private) Limited
Azad Pattan Power (Private) Limited
CTGI Welt Konnect (Private) Limited
Central Power Generation Company Limited
Chanar Energy Limited
China Power Hub Generation Company (Private) Limited
China State Construction Engineering Corporation
China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Limited
Crown Transport (Private) Limited
DIN Energy Limited
Defence Housing Authority
ET Energy Pakistan One (Private) Limited
ET Energy Pakistan One (Private) Limited
EV-K2-CNR
Elite Estates (Private) Limited
Enertech Holding Company
Etihad Power Generation Limited
FFBL Power Company Limited
Faran Power Limited
Gul Ahmed Wind Power Limited
Habib Bank Limited
Habib Construction Services Limited
Habib Sugar Mills Energy Limited
Hartford Alternative Energy (Private) Limited
Hydro Electric Power System Engineering Company
Indus Wind Energy (Private) Limited
InfraCo Asia Development PTE Limited
K-Electric Limited
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management
Kohala Hydropower Limited
Kulachi Solar Power (Private) Limited
Lakeside Energy (Private) Limited
Liberty Wind Power One (Private) Limited
Lucky Electric Power Company Limited
Mari Petroleum Company Limited
Master Power (Private) Limited
Mehran Energy Limited
Mehran Power (Private) Limited
Mira Power Limited
Mughal Energy Limited
NASDA Green Energy (Private) Limited
Neelum Jhelum Hydro Power Company
Nepal Water and Energy Development Company Private Limited
Noor Solar Energy (Private) Limited
SK Hydro (Private) Limited
Sapphire Renewables Limites
Sapphire Wind Power Company Limited
Savvy Links (Private) Limited
Shajar Roads Limited
Siddiqsons Energy Limited
Sindh Nooriabad Company (Private) Limited
Sinohydro Corporation Limited
Sitara Energy Limited
Star Hydropower Limited
Thalnova Power Thar (Private) Limited
The Hub Power Company Limited
Triconboston Consulting Corporation (Private) Limited
Yunus Energy Limited
Zulekha Energy Limited
Industries
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Construction & Materials
Energy