Corporate/Commercial - Pakistan
What the team is known for
Vellani & Vellani is a respected law firm with capability to handle M&A, investment and joint venture work from its offices in Islamabad and Karachi. The firm is also known for its handling of competition matters and its experience advising on corporate restructurings and venture capital deals. The firm handles transactions in clients in the energy and pharmaceutical sectors, including Sinovac Life Sciences and Chevron.
Strengths
"Their knowledge of Pakistan law and practice is very deep. They have senior sector specialists who are supported by a very good bench strength."
"Vellani executed the entire transaction seamlessly, within the time stipulated and to everyone's satisfaction. I found Vellani to be able to handle wide range of legal and regulatory issues."
Work highlights
Vellani & Vellani advised on the merger of RB Hygiene Home Pakistan and Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan.
Notable practitioners
Badaruddin Vellani is widely acknowledged as a top choice for corporate and restructuring mandates, assisting clients with a range of investments and joint ventures. He also regularly assists clients with antitrust matters. "He is an institution in himself."
Fehem Ahson Hashmi assists clients with corporate transactions, with a particular focus on private equity and venture capital work. "He is my go-to partner in Pakistan. He's very on top of the technical detail and is super responsive."
Ferzeen Bhadha is well regarded for her corporate practice. She regularly advises on equity investments and acquisitions, as well as merger clearance.
