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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.
Strengths
The team is always available and has managed to deliver in stringent timelines.
They were aware of comparable transactions and legal issues and were able to anticipate any challenges and helped build in solutions in the documents.
Work Highlights
Vellani & Vellani advised Sindh Engro Coal Mining on the O&M contracts with China Machinery Engineering Corporation in the expansion of the coal mine.
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 provides very in-depth and solution-oriented legal counsel.
He is always available for assistance, aware of the market and competent.