Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Pakistan
What the team is known for
Vellani & Vellani is experienced in the renewable energy and oil and gas sectors, with expertise spanning financing, M&A and regulatory advice. Clients include international and domestic energy corporates and financial institutions, as well as local government entities. The firm regularly acts for power producers and lenders from its offices in Islamabad and Karachi. Clients include Foundation Solar Energy, Faysal Bank and Meezan Bank.
Strengths
"Their expertise is second to none. Their team has in-depth understanding of infrastructure and energy transactions."
"Vellani & Vellani's team remains up to date on market activities and practices and considers these in providing legal advice."
Work highlights
Vellani & Vellani advised the buyers, which included Investment Fund for Developing Countries and Accion, on the acquisition of Khushhali Microfinance Bank.
Notable practitioners
Javaid Akhtar is very well established in the legal market, particularly in the field of oil and gas projects. He has expertise in LNG matters.
Tariq Nasir Zufar offers experience advising a range of domestic and multinational lenders on infrastructure project financing mandates, including LNG import terminals. He is also well versed in construction and operation agreements and PPAs. "Tariq is an old hand who is very much on top of market developments and the solutions to issues." "His expertise helps us to negotiate transactions in a water-tight way."
