Ranking tables

Corporate/Commercial | Global

Pakistan

The Corporate/Commercial rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Pakistan.

Rankings overview for Departments

2

Band 2

  1. Akhund Forbes
  2. Cornelius, Lane & Mufti
  3. Orr, Dignam & Co
3

Band 3

  1. Axis Law Chambers
  2. Ijaz Ahmed & Associates
  3. Kabraji & Talibuddin
  4. Lexium Attorneys-At-Law
  5. Mandviwalla & Zafar
4

Band 4

  1. ABS & Co
  2. LMA (Liaquat Merchant Associates)
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Ahsan Zahir Rizvi RIAA Barker Gillette24 Years Ranked
  2. Kairas N KabrajiKabraji & Talibuddin
  3. Mehmood MandviwallaMandviwalla & Zafar
  4. Zahir RiazOrr, Dignam & Co
1

Band 1

  1. Shabbir Harianawala Haidermota & Co10 Years Ranked
  2. Khalid IbrahimChima & Ibrahim
  3. Salman ChimaChima & Ibrahim
2

Band 2

  1. Ali Akber Vasi Haidermota & Co10 Years Ranked
  2. Bilal Shaukat RIAA Barker Gillette12 Years Ranked
  3. Vaseeq Khalid Mohsin Tayebaly & Co9 Years Ranked
  4. Aliya YusufOrr, Dignam & Co
  5. Asim NasimOrr, Dignam & Co
  6. Rabel AkhundAkhund Forbes
  7. Shehzad Ata ElahiCornelius, Lane & Mufti
3

Band 3

  1. Ijaz AhmedIjaz Ahmed & Associates
  2. Mian Tariq HassanAxis Law Chambers
  3. Mujtaba JamalMJLA LEGAL
  4. Syed Ali MaazKabraji & Talibuddin
4

Band 4

  1. Mazhar Bangash RIAA Barker Gillette6 Years Ranked
  2. Fehem Ahson HashmiVellani & Vellani
  3. Ferzeen BhadhaVellani & Vellani
  4. Mansoor Hassan KhanKhan & Associates
  5. Sahar IqbalAkhund Forbes

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

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    Haidermota & Co
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Haidermota & Co is a market-leading firm with a stellar reputation in M&A, corporate restructurings and joint ventures involving listed companies. The firm is additionally sought after for its expertise in advising on private equity investments, privatisations, strategic partnerships and distribution arrangements. The team is frequently active on complex cross-border transactions, representing both domestic and international clients from a range of industries including banking, power and telecoms. Clients benefit from Haidermota's full-service offering and nationwide coverage, particularly when it comes to transactions regulated by securities and antitrust authorities. Haidermota has offices in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Cargill and Siemens are among its clients.
  2. Mohsin Tayebaly & Co
    1
    Mohsin Tayebaly & Co
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Mohsin Tayebaly & Co has a well-reputed team based out of Lahore and Karachi handling a raft of high-profile M&A, corporate restructuring, rights issue and private equity transactions. The firm continues to be a popular choice of counsel among major banks and financial institutions and also has experience advising technology, healthcare and energy companies. Pakistan Stock Exchange and Engro are notable clients.
  3. RIAA Barker Gillette
    1
    RIAA Barker Gillette
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked
    RIAA Barker Gillette frequently advises blue-chip clients from the power, energy and infrastructure sectors, drawing upon the firm's extensive expertise in projects work. Situated in Lahore and Karachi, the team routinely handles M&A, private equity investments, corporate restructuring, land transactions and tax advisory mandates, as well as competition, anti-dumping and privatisations. The department is sought after by clients in the technology, financial services, insurance and telecommunications sectors. Clients include Syngenta, Inspire Brands and NovaQuest Capital Management.
  4. Chima & Ibrahim
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 1
  5. Vellani & Vellani
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Akhund Forbes
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 2
  2. Cornelius, Lane & Mufti
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 2
  3. Orr, Dignam & Co
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Axis Law Chambers
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  2. Ijaz Ahmed & Associates
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  3. Kabraji & Talibuddin
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  4. Lexium Attorneys-At-Law
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  5. Mandviwalla & Zafar
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. ABS & Co
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4
  2. LMA (Liaquat Merchant Associates)
    Corporate/Commercial
    2024 | Band 4