Ali Khan Law Associates

Key Statistics

Founding Partner: Ali Asgher Khan

Number of other Lawyers: Eight (8)

Languages: English, Urdu and Punjabi

Firm Overview:

Ali Khan Law Associates (the Firm) was founded by Barrister Ali Asgher Khan (Mr. Ali Khan), the ‘Founding Partner’, with the objective of providing a legal advisory services platform of international standards where:

“Dedication To Excellence & A Solution Oriented Approach Matters.”

The Firm’s vision is to be “The Most Innovative & Progressive Law Firm With Incomparable Commercial, Technical & Industry Knowledge” in its sectors and practices of expertise.

Servicing in times where sound and updated knowledge of law and its workings is considered a basic pre-requisite to achieving perfection in legal advisory expertise, the Firm distinguishes itself with its core strengths to look at matters from multiple perspectives and finding innovative solutions through an out of the box thinking approach – based on the highest level of commercial, technical and industry knowledge of its human resources. This strength of the Firm provides its clients with an incomparable edge in their dealings. A deep understanding of the Firm’s resources allows the Firm to provide comprehensive advice to its clients with a holistic thought process.

With a philosophy emphasizing on “Quality Rather Than Quantity,” the Firm aims to focus on only a limited number of transactions at any given time to ensure that its senior resources give personal attention, tailored to the specific needs of the clients. This philosophy has resulted in the clients enjoying round the clock easy accessibility to the Firm’s resources and being provided with advice that is thorough, accurate and reliable in the shortest possible turnaround time.

The Firm has, in a very short period, due to the extensive experience of its senior members and a dedicated client following, developed a footprint not only across the country but also internationally, with clients in different sectors spread over multiple jurisdictions.

Main Areas of Practice:

Banking and Corporate/Project Finance

The Firm boasts a distinguished banking and finance practice, specializing in major local and cross-border financing. With a client portfolio including multinational, foreign and domestic banks and financial institutions including, inter alia, FMO, [World Bank, IFC and Faysal Bank Limited], the Firm offers comprehensive expertise in relation to a full spectrum of financial transactions including, project finance, structured finance, syndicated loan transactions, cross-border and local financing, conventional financing and Islamic financing. Benefitting from Mr. Ali Khan’s experience as an investment banker, the Firm excels in developing transactions and crafting innovative financing solutions for its clients. Recent international recognition includes Deal of the Year by Islamic Finance News for a diminishing musharaka transaction.

Public Private Partnerships (PPP)

At the forefront of Pakistan's PPP industry since its inception, Mr. Ali Khan is recognized as the pioneer of the sector. Moreover, the Firm has established its dominance in the PPP sector, advising sponsors, lenders, contractors, and federal and provincial governments on the most complex and innovative PPP projects nationwide. The Firm has also partnered with multilateral organizations to bolster legislative frameworks and standardize contractual instruments in the PPP sector. Notably, it spearheaded amendments to enable the first Government-to-Government water infrastructure PPP project in Sindh, marking Kuwait's inaugural PPP transaction in Pakistan.

Projects and Energy

Mr. Ali Khan's pivotal role in pioneering first-of-its kind key power projects, including solar, gas, wind, bagasse etc., has shaped Pakistan's energy landscape. His expertise sets the industry standard for contractual arrangements and policy development. Leveraging Mr. Ali Khan’s expertise, the Firm remains a counsel of choice in devising innovative models for private power facilities and spearheading groundbreaking power projects. Recently, the Firm has been involved in setting up a first-of-its-kind hybrid power generation facility, laying the groundwork for independent private power projects and minimizing regulatory hurdles.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

The Firm maintains a dynamic M&A practice, proficient in handling intricate mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations in Pakistan. Mr. Ali Khan's extensive local and cross-border experience, coupled with his deep understanding of market dynamics, enables the Firm to offer comprehensive support to M&A clients, guiding them through every stage of the transaction while addressing their regulatory, legal, and nuanced considerations. In a noteworthy recent transaction, the Firm was engaged alongside an internationally renowned law firm, in the capacity of local legal counsel, to advise and review the documentation in respect of the transfer of shares resulting in the acquisition of a Pakistani Bank.

Legislative Drafting and Policy Work

Operating at the nexus of public policy and legislative drafting, the Firm has an in-dept understanding of political processes and the mechanics of governmental institutions. This expertise has played a crucial role in the Firm’s involvement in advisory work on significant legislative and policy reforms at both federal and provincial levels. The Firm’s legislative and public policy practice has been engaged in various critical legislative and policy making assignments within the PPP and procurement sector including, inter alia, on the development of federal and provincial procurement laws, restructuring of provincial local government systems and addressing gaps in the federal public private partnership regimes, in collaboration with foreign investment agencies and multilateral organizations. Furthermore, the Firm is also collaborating with the Asian Development Bank to lay the groundwork for a legislative framework for agricultural development, facilitating government-private sector collaboration to invigorate Pakistan's agricultural landscape while preserving the interests of indigenous agrarian communities.

General Corporate Advisory

Esteemed for its precise counsel, the Firm offers comprehensive corporate advisory services, prioritizing outcomes and crafting optimal commercial solutions for clients. With a niche in structuring complex transactions across sectors such as venture capital, foreign investment, information & technology etc., the Firm addresses matters including company formation, shareholding, corporate compliance, and foreign exchange regulations in Pakistan. It also advises listed companies on securities laws, disclosure requirements, and more. Renowned for its solution-oriented approach, the Firm has successfully navigated uncharted legal territories, including the launch of Pakistan's premier crowdfunding platform (Pakistan National Investor Portal).

Offices

Karachi Head Office: Office 402, 4th Floor, 186-C Nishat Lane 3, D.H.A. Phase 8, Karachi, Pakistan. Contact No: +92 21 35346016/17. Email Address: [email protected] / [email protected]

Lahore Office: 34 C/A-II, Syed Maratib Ali Road, FCC, Gulberg, Lahore, Pakistan. Contact No: +92 42 35777813. Email Address: [email protected] / [email protected]