Dr. Parvez Hassan is the Senior and Founding Partner of the firm and an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, enrolled in 1975, and of the Lahore High Court since 1969. He received his LL.B. from the University of the Punjab, his LL.M. from Yale University, and his S.J.D. from Harvard University. Dr. Hassan has taught at the Civil Services Academy, the National Institute of Public Administration, the Pakistan Administrative Staff College in Lahore, and the National Defence College, Rawalpindi. Earlier in his career, he worked as an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York (1965-66), Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C. (1965), and Satterlee & Warfield in New York (1963). He has served as Deputy Chairman (1989–1990) and later Chairman (1990–1996) of the IUCN Commission on Environmental Law, and is a member of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Council, the Environmental Protection Society of Pakistan (President, 1996), LEAD Pakistan (Chair, 1995–2001), and the Pakistan Environmental Law Association (President). His contributions have been recognized with several international honors, including the Global 500 Roll of Honor (1991) by the United Nations Environment Program, the Elizabeth Haub Prize (1998), Honorary Membership of IUCN – The World Conservation Union (2000), and the Wolfgang Burhenne Award (2008).
Barrister Khurram Raza is an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan with around 30 years of experience in different legal fields, including banking & finance, structuring International business transactions, project financing, energy & power, tax, real estate, direct foreign investment, corporate & commercial, labor laws, accountability laws, white collar crimes, anti-money laundering, and securities transactions. He graduated from the Government College University, Lahore, and obtained his LLB (Hons.) from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn called him to the Bar in 1995. He is also a registered practitioner at the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts. He also has a large number of reported judgments to his credit. Previously, he was a Senior Associate at Hassan & Hassan (Advocates), Lahore; a Legal Consultant and Additional Deputy Prosecutor General (Corporate Affairs) at the National Accountability Bureau, Lahore; and a Visiting Lecturer of Business Law at the Punjab College of Business Administration and Punjab Law College, Lahore.
Mr. Muneeb Zia is a licensed attorney and Senior Partner of the Firm. He possesses over 30 years of diversified legal experience with specialisation in banking and finance, companies and contracts, energy, investment, and regulatory affairs. He has advised numerous local and foreign clients on acquisitions, business set up, commercial transactions, competition, financing agreements, investment decisions, privatisation, procurements, restructuring, regulatory licenses, and telecom. He handled a number of commercial arbitrations and acted as arbitrator in several of them. Mr. Zia has been involved in legal and regulatory reforms for over two decades. He advised the Ministry of Finance, Pakistan, on economic law and policy, and represented the Government of Pakistan before several international institutions for over a decade. He has been a consultant on regulatory reforms with the World Bank, UNODC, USAID, IFC, GIZ, FAO, and ADB for over 20 years. He is a trainer on regulatory frameworks and has been conducting capacity-building work for over 10 years for government departments and regulatory authorities, including ANF, FIA, FBR (I&I), Police, SBP, and SECP.
Mr. Asad Ahmad Ghani is an Advocate of the High Court with over sixteen years of professional experience in corporate, commercial, and civil litigation, as well as commercial transactional work. He graduated from the University of the Punjab with an LL.B. (2007, with distinction). He joined the Firm in December 2008, became a Partner in 2015, and has served as the Managing Partner since 2024. His practice spans corporate, civil, banking, finance, non-banking finance companies, modarabas, Islamic banking and financing, mines and minerals, intellectual property, competition and antitrust, foreign and local investment, telecom, estate management, revenue, international trade, power, anti-dumping and countervailing duties, consumer protection, labour, service matters, charities and non-profit ventures, and alternative dispute resolution.
Mr. Ghani has handled major litigation, mergers, acquisitions, schemes of arrangement, financings, arbitrations, mediations, expert determinations, and negotiations. He has also served as a Board Member of the Namal Education Foundation (2018–2020) and the Imran Khan Foundation (2018–2020). Since 2008, he has worked closely with Dr. Parvez Hassan, Senior and Founding Partner of the Firm, on all significant professional matters.
Barrister Haaris Ramzan is an Advocate of the Lahore High Court with over 15 years of experience. He holds an LL.B. (Hons.) from the University of London, a Bachelor of Computer Science, and a Postgraduate Diploma from City University London. He completed his Bar-at-Law from the Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, and currently serves as President of Cross Edge Pakistan. Mr. Ramzan has worked extensively in areas of Power, Procurement, Health, Regulatory, IP, Energy, Banking, Consumer, I.T, ADR and International law besides representing Clients at different forums including the superior courts of Pakistan. He has represented Clients including Ministry of Water and Power, WAPDA, NTDCL, FBR, Government of the Punjab P&SHD, Labor Department, PFA, SAPS, PQD besides other state and sub-state entities. Mr. Ramzan has advised the Government of Pakistan on issues of international law and is amongst very few practitioners of international law. He has drafted project reports, rendered advisory opinion and participated in several meetings with national and international organizations. He has assisted the Judge Advocate General of Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air force, the judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on diverse areas of law. Mr. Ramzan is a Visiting Lecturer at Foreign Services Academy, National Defense University, Strategic Plans Division-Pak Army, JAG Branch sister forces, ICRC, Civil Services Academy and all the Law Colleges of Lahore. He has remained the Director (Research Society of International Law 2007-2011), International Visitor Leadership Program 2010 (United State Department of States). He has authored more than forty articles and regularly appear on TV on matter of law.
Muhammad Ikram is a graduate of the University of the Punjab LLB program. Ikram is an Advocate of the High Court with particular expertise in land revenue, civil, constitutional, and contractual matters, as well as cases involving special laws. He regularly appears before the High Courts and administrative tribunals in disputes relating to property, real estate, construction, and public law. Ikram regularly advises clients on property transactions, title verification, including review of legal and contractual documentation, particularly in matters involving land and finance. Ikram adopts a research-driven, solution-oriented approach across both litigation and advisory work.
Muhammad Abdullah Jehangir is a Barrister-at-Law from the Honorable Society of the Lincoln’s Inn, London. He holds an LLB(Hons) from the University of London along with an LLM degree in International Commercial Law from the University of Westminster. Abdullah has a special focus on commercial, civil, and constitutional litigation. His practice covers a broad range of legal matters, including commercial disputes, land acquisition, property, banking, constitutional issues, and regulatory matters. Abdullah regularly appears before the High Court and special tribunals, and his work includes legal drafting, litigation strategy, contract review, and legal advisory.
Ahmad Raza Bukhari holds a LLB (Hons) with distinction from the University of London and was distinguished with a place on the Academic Roll of Honour at UCL. His practice encompasses a broad spectrum of arbitration, civil, constitutional, and corporate matters, together with special law cases and policy-driven legal issues. He regularly assists and collaborates with the partner on complex, precedent-setting litigation before the High Courts and the Supreme Court of Pakistan, where he is recognized for developing precise, well-reasoned, and strategically sound legal arguments.
Hashim Tatlah is an Advocate of the High Court and holds an LL.B (Hons) degree from the University of London, having graduated with distinction. He is actively involved in managing the firm’s litigation in Civil, Revenue, Labour, and Banking jurisdictions. He regularly represents clients before the courts and tribunals, including Civil Courts, Revenue Authorities, Rent Tribunals, Labour Courts, Accountability Courts, and Cooperative Courts. Additionally, he also manages the firm’s IP and Compliance portfolio. He works closely with the senior partner on legal drafting, case preparation, and in-depth legal research, including the preparation of research memoranda for High Court and Supreme Court litigation.
Ms. Reeda Fatima Hayat is a graduate of the University of London, LL.B (Hons) program. Rida has several years of experience in corporate and commercial law, including advising on cross-border investments, capital structuring, and handling of contractual matters for Clients. She has also worked on international arbitration matters in the energy and infrastructure sectors and has handled agreements for projects in education and development.
Amber Niaz is a Barrister-at-Law from the Honorable Society of the Lincoln’s Inn, London. He holds an LLB(Hons) from the University of London and an L.L.M from Northumbria University. Her main forte lies within the litigation sector, mainly in the arenas of civil, revenue, constitutional, family, property, special laws, banking, and white-collar crime. She regularly appears before the High Court, District and Sessions Courts, and Special Courts. In addition to her courtroom advocacy, Amber is experienced in legal drafting and litigation strategy, offering a solution-driven approach to the law.
Ahmad Hussain Sheri holds an LL.B (Hons) from the University of London and an LL.M from Brunel University London. He regularly assists the firm’s partner in arbitration and corporate matters, handling legal drafting, contract review, and advisory work. With a strong interest in commercial and investment arbitration, he actively researches developments in international dispute resolution and contributes to case briefs and complex transactional and compliance matters. His academic background and practical exposure have equipped him with strong analytical and drafting skills, enabling him to approach each matter with precision and clarity. Hussain is committed to professional growth and continues to expand his expertise in corporate law, arbitration, and international commercial practices.
Ms. Minahil Atif is a Barrister, holding an LL.B. from the University of London and an LL.M. degree. She received her Bar training in London and is a member of the Honourable Society of the Lincoln’s Inn. She is enrolled as an Advocate with the Punjab Bar Council and is a lifetime member of the Lahore Bar Association. Minahil has conducted extensive legal research across diverse areas of law, including Companies Law, the Civil Procedure Code, Family Law, Commercial Law, and Contract Law. She has drafted legal opinions, memoranda of law, client advisories, as well as Wills and trust deeds. She is recognized for her analytical rigor, professionalism, and high ethical standards, and adopts a solution-driven approach to both litigation and advisory work.
Kashaf Siddique is a graduate of the University of Management and Technology, where she completed her B.A.-LL.B. (Hons.). She has conducted substantive research in civil, competition, corporate, and commercial law and has provided support in the preparation of legal opinions and transactional documents. Kashaf’s experience includes reviewing and redrafting a broad range of contracts and legal instruments. She is committed to precision and professionalism in her legal practice.
Shahtaj Bukhari holds a B.A.-LL.B. (Hons.) degree from the Nadira Hassan Law Department at Kinnaird College for Women. Her academic and professional experience spans civil, constitutional, and corporate law, with a strong foundation in legal drafting and research. She has contributed to the preparation of legal opinions, petitions, and advisory documents, demonstrating clarity and analytical precision in her work. Shahtaj is recognized for her commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and a thoughtful approach to legal problem-solving.
Haiqa Khan earned her LL.B. from the Pakistan College of Law, where she cultivated a keen interest in corporate, family, and civil law. Her experience includes legal research, drafting of contracts and pleadings, and assisting in litigation and advisory matters. Haiqa’s work reflects diligence, professionalism, and a deep understanding of procedural and substantive law. She is dedicated to advancing her expertise through continued learning and practical engagement in the legal field.
Abdur Rehman is a young legal professional and graduate of the University of London, where he built a strong academic foundation in core areas of law, including corporate, constitutional, and international legal studies. His education has instilled in him not only the ability to analyse complex legal issues with clarity but also a passion for exploring the broader role of law in shaping governance, business, and society.
Currently, Abdur Rehman is a part of the Islamabad team where he is actively involved in legal research, drafting, and case preparation. He assists senior lawyers and partners in both litigation and advisory matters, contributing to the Firm’s diverse practice. His responsibilities include preparing case briefs, reviewing contracts, analysing precedents, and drafting legal memoranda. This hands-on experience has provided him with valuable exposure to courtroom processes as well as the corporate advisory landscape, sharpening his practical skills and professional judgment. Abdur Rehman’s expertise is in corporate governance, compliance and transactional work while he continues to explore constitutional principles that underpin Pakistan’s legal system.
Mouood Fiaz is a Senior Associate and an advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan. He earned his LL.B (Hons.) from Bahria University, Islamabad, with a First Class Distinction (Magna Cum Laude) and was awarded the Presidential Gold Medal. His practice spans corporate and commercial law, arbitration, constitutional and service matters, banking, labour, oil & gas, and energy sectors. He has advised leading public and private sector clients on complex compliance, governance, mergers, acquisitions, and large-scale infrastructure projects, and has represented various high-level clients and companies in high-stakes litigations before multiple foras and the High Courts of Pakistan. In addition, he has assisted in major international arbitrations under UNCITRAL and SIAC, and has authored several legal publications on constitutional and arbitration law, reflecting his strong academic and professional commitment to the field.
Aimen Saad is a committed legal professional practicing as an Advocate of the District Courts, with a growing reputation for diligence, analytical precision, and professional integrity. She is a law graduate from Bahria University, Islamabad. Aimen has consistently demonstrated academic excellence alongside a strong foundation in legal research and practice.
Currently, Aimen is part of the Islamabad team. Her role involves legal research, drafting pleadings, preparing case files, assisting in court proceedings, and contributing to strategic case planning. She also reviews contracts, formulates legal opinions, and actively contributes to legal and academic research papers, reflecting her dual interest in both practice and scholarship.
Fatima Mobin Khan is an LLB graduate from Bahria University. Her strong academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in legal principles, critical reasoning, and research skills, which she has effectively translated into her professional practice.
Currently, Fatima is the part of the Islamabad office, where she actively assists partners across a wide spectrum of matters. Her responsibilities span both litigation and corporate advisory, including legal research, drafting, case preparation, and contract review. She also contributes to the formulation of legal opinions and supports strategic case planning, consistently demonstrating diligence, analytical skill, and a commitment to excellence in client service. Known for her professionalism and intellectual rigor.
