Chambers Review
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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Pakistan
What the Team is Known For
Akhund Forbes has a well-regarded team based in Karachi acting predominantly on behalf of energy sector clients and is particularly noted for its project finance and development work. The team is frequently engaged by international clients on their investments into Pakistan and offers notable experience advising on energy-related regulatory compliance issues. The firm also has experience assisting clients with matters relating to infrastructure projects.
Strengths
Their English is good and they respond effectively and provide good clarifications and explanations. They can handle legal questions on every aspect.
They help lead complex negotiations and their understanding of commercial issues in addition to legal matters is very good, so they are able to manage these negotiations effectively
Work Highlights
Akhund Forbes advised China Power Hub Generation Company on the termination of the multi-hundred million dollar O&M contract for its 1200MW imported coal fired power plant in Balochistan.
Notable practitioners
He was excellent, with perfect English and no language barrier. His advice was very precise from a logical perspective and highlighted the areas that were important in a very concise way.
Rabel Akhund is a very professional and efficient lawyer who can speak very fluent English.