Practicing for over two decades, Ijaz Ahmed is one of the leading lawyers in Pakistan, conducting litigation in Supreme court of Pakistan, and High courts of Pakistan, having dealt with over 500 cases out which over 200 cases have been decided and several cases have been reported in law journals. He has also been appointed amicus curiae for assisting the courts on important legal issues of the country.

In addition, Ijaz has also advised on a large variety of financing structures including Islamic finance, project finance, term finance, trade finance and receivables finance. His Clientele includes multilateral and bilateral funding agencies, foreign and local banks, development financial institutions, non- banking finance institutions and borrowing entities.

Education

1. School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, LLM (Commercial and Corporate Laws)
2. University of Punjab, Lahore, Master in Urdu Literature
3. The Law College, University of Punjab, Lahore, LLB

Honors & Achievements

1. Britannia Chevening Scholarship (for LLM)
2. Fauji Foundation Scholarship (for LLB)
3. Fauji Foundation Scholarship for School and College Education

Memberships

1. Supreme Court Bar Association, Pakistan Sindh High Court Bar Association, Karachi
2. Lahore Bar Association, Lahore (Life Member)Asia Pacific Jurists Association
3. SAARC Law (Pakistan Chapter)

Almost thirty years of experience in conducting litigation in subordinate courts, accountability courts, banking courts, all four high courts and the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Have dealt with hundreds of cases several of which have been reported in law journals. Developed considerable experience in all manner of litigation including constitutional, civil, injunctions and recovery cases as well as execution of decree(s).

Professional Qualification:

1. Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan
2. Advocate of High Courts in Pakistan
3. Advocate of Subordinate Courts in Pakistan

Education

1. Shariah Academy, International Islamic University, Islamabad Shariah Course
2. The Law College, University of the Punjab, Lahore LL.B.

Over the years, Muhammad Asif ur Rehman has established himself before the Lahore Bar and is renowned for his ability to identify the needs of his clients and deliver effective solutions.

Asif has repeatedly demonstrated a sound understanding of the law grounded by effective research. Along with his assertive and persuasive arguments he tackles challenging and complex areas of law. His areas of specialty range from commercial and contract, tax, property, among other areas.

Education

1. The Law College, University of the Punjab, Lahore LL.B.
2. Forman Christian College, Lahore B.A.

Professional Qualification:

1. Advocate of High Courts in Pakistan
2. Advocate of Subordinate Courts in Pakistan

Memberships

1. Life Member, Lahore High Court Bar Association, Lahore
2. Life Member of Lahore Bar Association
3. Member Lahore Tax Bar Association
4. Enrolled with Punjab Bar Council

Education: LLB(Hons.) from University of London

Shaheryar is an alumnus of the University of London and graduated with an LLB (Honors) in 2022. Following graduation, Shaheryar has worked at leading law firms where he undertook training in Corporate Advisory, Civil and Intellectual Property litigation.

As a Junior Associate in the firm’s Corporate Legal Advisory department, he engages in a broad range of corporate and commercial matters including; legal research, drafting, and opinion writing.

Education: LLB(Hons.) from University of London

Nooriya completed her LLB Hons. degree from the University of London in 2023. During her academic career, she gained valuable work experience in corporate as well as litigation by working as an intern at multiple law firms in Karachi, in addition to running her own pro bono project.

She is currently working as a Junior Associate in the Karachi office of IAA since 2023. She assists the firm’s Partners and Senior Associates on a range of corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.