Practice Area

Financial Institutions

The financial sector forms part of the firm's core legal practice with wide-ranging experience in specialized legal services.

Overview

The banking and financial services sector operates within one of the most heavily regulated environments in Pakistan's economy, requiring legal advisors who understand both the letter of the law and the practical realities of financial transactions. Our practice serves major domestic and international financial institutions including China Development Bank, MCB Bank, and Askari Bank. We provide comprehensive support across the full spectrum of banking activities—from structuring complex syndicated loans and Islamic finance products to handling recovery proceedings and regulatory compliance matters. Our team combines deep knowledge of the State Bank of Pakistan's regulatory framework with practical experience in commercial lending, trade finance, and financial restructuring, enabling us to deliver solutions that meet both business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Services & Expertise
01Commercial lending
02Syndicated loans
03Subordinated loans
04Bankruptcy and insolvency
05Security arrangements and collateral bank guarantees
06Trade finance
07Banking compliance and due-diligence
08Banker-customer relationships
09Islamic banking and financing
10Financial restructuring and debt negotiation
11Recovery claims (initiating and defending)
Notable Cases & Client Work
01Acting for various banks in legal matters and recovery suits
02Agreement formulation, drafting, and vetting
03Finance facility arrangements, secured and unsecured loans, leasing
Client Portfolio
China Development BankMCB Bank LimitedAskari Bank Limited
Key Personnel

Syed Ali Naveed Arshad

Barrister-at-Law, Partner

Significant expertise in banking. Acts for various banks in legal matters and recovery suits.

Barrister Mohammad Shoaib Razzaq

Senior Partner

Provided legal services to China Development Bank, MCB Bank, and Askari Bank.