Chambers Review
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Corporate/Commercial - Pakistan
What the Team is Known For
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. The department also advises clients in the technology and energy sectors.
Strengths
Akhund Forbes is always mindful and thoughtful of the client's consulting questions. It can provide legal advice that is both compliant and practicable for conducting business.
The law firm exhibits exceptional responsiveness. When serving clients across time zones, they prioritise prompt communication and consistently deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.
Work Highlights
Akhund Forbes advised Optimus on the sale of its majority shareholding in Calcorp.
Notable practitioners
Rabel is adaptable and flexible in his approach. He provides pragmatic and well-reasoned advice and works effectively to protect the client's interests.
Rabel consistently demonstrates a remarkable ability to swiftly grasp the commercial intent behind our enquiries and provides tailored legal advice accordingly.
Sahar Iqbal specialises in corporate/M&A and private equity transactions, and also assists with corporate agreements and regulatory advice.
Sahar is an excellent lawyer. She is highly responsive, professional and great to work with.
Sahar is very careful, patient and diligent in reviewing a large number of documents; she can identify key problems from a large pool of data. She always responds quickly and gives effective opinions.