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Zahir Riaz

Zahir Riaz

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Orr, Dignam & Co
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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/Commercial

Pakistan

19 years ranked

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Pakistan

15 years ranked

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Corporate / Commercial,

Mergers and Acquisitions,

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy (Including Mining),

Competition / Anti-Trust Matter,

Privatization,

Banking and Finance,

ICT and Telecommunication,

Real Estate, Construction and Infrastructure,

Hospitality Industry,

Legislative Experience.

Career

Mr. Riaz has worked in the Karachi Office of the Firm and subsequently became the Resident Partner in the Islamabad Office where he is now based. He has an experience of over forty (40) years in general legal advisory work in civil and commercial laws of Pakistan. He has a long-standing history of working on large infrastructure projects for the public and private sector in Pakistan.

Professional Memberships

Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn,

Member Pakistan Bar Council,

Member Punjab Bar Council,

Member International Bar Association,

Enrolled as an Advocate High Court.

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Pakistan

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial
Zahir Riaz is a seasoned practitioner who has a stellar reputation for his work in the energy and natural resources sector. He is best known for his work on project finance.
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Corporate/Commercial - Pakistan

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial
Zahir Riaz is widely viewed as a prominent figure in the market and he offers extensive experience in corporate transactions. He is best known for advising on deals in the energy sector and he regularly assists major domestic and international clients.
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Pakistan

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