Associate
Maha Faisal
An associate with expertise in corporate, tax, and commercial law, specializing in contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes transactions, with a proven track record of advising major corporations on complex legal matters.
Practice Areas
Education
University of London,
LL.B. (Hons)
Associate
Maha Faisal
An associate with expertise in corporate, tax, and commercial law, specializing in contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes transactions, with a proven track record of advising major corporations on complex legal matters.
Her legal expertise encompasses a variety of sectors, and she has effectively provided counsel to clients in areas such as Contract Law, Tax Law, Family Law, Civil and Commercial Law, Property Law, Labour Law, and Arbitration.
Ms Faisal has independently prepared numerous and assisted senior counsel and Partners on various constitutional petitions, leave for appeals, civil suits, and applications for the Supreme Court of Pakistan, as well as for the High Courts of Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Balochistan, in addition to the District and Subordinate courts of Karachi.
In addition to the aforementioned tasks, she has drafted various agreements, legal notices, legal opinions, and Memorandums of Advice for a diverse clientele. Her clients have included notable organizations such as Patel Hospital, Pioneer Cables, Changyi Kangie Engineering and Sanitation Company, and PTCL, particularly concerning local labour laws.
Among her recent accomplishments, Ms Faisal has independently conducted research and drafted a scheme of arrangement, a Competition Commission Application, and a Master Agreement for a prominent group of companies in Pakistan.
Notable cases handled by Ms Faisal include:
- Advising Royal Group, a pharmaceutical exporter, on changes to tax laws under the Finance Act 2024, particularly regarding sales tax on exported products following recent amendments.
- Preparing a playbook for an Initial Public Offering.
- Advising ADG Legal on currency laws and currency repatriation regulations in Pakistan, focusing on the tax implications of cross-border crude oil sales, local oil sales, and vessel purchases.
- Assisting a Partner on a corporate transaction for the Fauji Group of Companies.
- Vetting Consultancy Agreements for a Bankable Feasibility Study for a major group of companies in Pakistan.
Ms Faisal possesses a demonstrated history of providing extensive legal solutions across various industries, and her skill in maneuvering through intricate legal structures has established her as a reliable legal consultant for clients.