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Abdul Haseeb Khan

Abdul Haseeb Khan

Islāmābād

Summary

I am an accomplished legal professional with expertise in contract law, corporate law, and transactional practice. With a proven track record in providing comprehensive legal counsel, I excel in drafting and negotiating agreements while effectively managing complex legal matters. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a keen ability to identify legal issues, conduct thorough research, and provide strategic guidance to drive favorable outcomes. My in-depth understanding of regulatory compliance, board governance, and public-private partnerships allows me to navigate intricate legal frameworks and ensure compliance with ease. I possess strong leadership skills, having supervised legal affairs staff and collaborated with external counsel to achieve organizational objectives. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, I foster positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels. I am a detail-oriented professional who thrives in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering results while maintaining a strong focus on efficiency and time management. Education has been a cornerstone of my success. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Paralegal Practice from the National Association of Licensed Paralegals and completed an LL.M from the University of Glasgow, UK. Additionally, I obtained an LL.B and a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) from the University of Peshawar. In my most recent role as Executive Director (Legal)/Secretary of the Board at Ravi Urban Development Authority, I successfully led legal operations, ensuring compliance and providing strategic advice to drive sustainable urban development projects. Prior to that, I served as Of Counsel at M. Fazal-e-Akbar & Co. and held senior legal consultant positions at the Privatisation Commission and the United Nations World Food Program. I am actively seeking new opportunities to leverage my expertise and contribute to the success of a dynamic organization. If you are looking for a results-driven legal professional with a passion for excellence and a track record of achieving optimal outcomes, I invite you to connect with me. Dependable individual with exceptional legal knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills seeks legal advisory opportunity. Tailors communication to suit individual needs for open, constructive conversations. Impartial and sensitive with strict commitment to confidentiality.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Executive Director (Legal)/Secretary of the Board

Ravi Urban Development Authority
10.2020 - 03.2023
  • I successfully led legal operations, ensuring compliance and providing strategic advice to drive sustainable urban development projects.

Legal Advisor

Privatisation Commission of Pakistan
08.2023 - Current
  • Advise, in conjunction with the Authority's external Counsel, the Chief Executive, or other executives, in respect of the legal matters, as and when required.

Senior Consultant

M. Fazal-e-Akbar & Co.
05.2019 - 09.2020
  • Drafting and negotiating broad range of Energy sector related contractual, transactional and procurement/bidding documents including without limitation, petroleum concession agreements; production sharing agreements; farm-out agreements; facilities and site construction contracts, land leases, pipeline agreements and oil/gas sales agreement.

Senior Legal Consultant

Privatisation Commission of Pakistan
03.2009 - 04.2019
  • Advised on transactional related legal matter in various sectors including but not limited to, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Power, Telecommunication, Infrastructure, Banking, Industries, Ports & Shipping and Post-Privatisation; Liaise and coordinate with different ministries, regulatory authorities, including but not limited, to Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Competition Commission of Pakistan and State Bank of Pakistan, to handle technical and complex legal, regulatory issues and compliances.

Research Associate

11.2005 - 01.2006
  • Assisting the Senior Associate of the firm in preparing a research study by gathering local market knowledge from Lex Mundi member law firms, on issues in regards to Competition law and Intellectual Property.

Senior Counsel

Law Office of Sohaib Qadar
05.2002 - 09.2005
  • Liaison with the Senior Partner and 2 associates; Drafting and negotiating petroleum concession agreements, production sharing agreements, farm-out agreements, petroleum exploration and production projects contracts, facilities and site construction contracts, land leases, pipeline agreements and oil/gas sales agreement; Drafting and negotiating all types of midstream and downstream petroleum industry agreements and power industry agreements; Setting up branch offices of energy sector multinational companies in Pakistan and handling multinational companies' bids for privatization of Pakistani public sector companies; Representing OMV AG in its efforts to acquire petroleum assets in Pakistan.

Consultant (Legal)

World Food Programme
03.2001 - 02.2002
  • Covered Afghanistan and Pakistan together and the work stream encompasses provisioning of legal advice, strategic evolutions for the routine and special projects/tasks, administrative, operational and HR decision makings, negotiating, drafting and vetting of all kinds of contracts in vogue for all the concerned department(s) - while doing so, striking balance in diversified ethnic, domestic and international shades was a soothing professional experience
  • With; in-depth understanding about the logistics network serving Afghanistan (Pakistan, Iran, and Baltic) developed the best suited terms of the RFQ and criteria to protect the interest of WFP.

Education

LL.M - Company law, International & Domestic Arbitration, Intellectual Property law

University of Glasgow
01.2005 - 04.2006

LL.B - Law of Contracts, International law, Mercantile law Civil & Criminal law

University of Peshawar
01.1986 - 04.1989

Bachelor's degree - Law and Political Science

University of Peshawar
01.1983 - 04.1986

F.Sc - Pre-Engineering

University of Peshawar
01.1981 - 04.1983

Matric - Pre-Engineering

Burn Hall School Abbottabad
01.1973 - 04.1980

Skills

  • Property Law
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Litigation
  • Legal Writing
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Law
  • Government
  • Legal Advice
  • Energy
  • Due Diligence

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Upper intermediate
Hindko
Intermediate
Punjabi
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Hiking, Trekking, Physical training

Timeline

Legal Advisor

Privatisation Commission of Pakistan
08.2023 - Current

Executive Director (Legal)/Secretary of the Board

Ravi Urban Development Authority
10.2020 - 03.2023

Senior Consultant

M. Fazal-e-Akbar & Co.
05.2019 - 09.2020

Senior Legal Consultant

Privatisation Commission of Pakistan
03.2009 - 04.2019

Research Associate

11.2005 - 01.2006

LL.M - Company law, International & Domestic Arbitration, Intellectual Property law

University of Glasgow
01.2005 - 04.2006

Senior Counsel

Law Office of Sohaib Qadar
05.2002 - 09.2005

Consultant (Legal)

World Food Programme
03.2001 - 02.2002

LL.B - Law of Contracts, International law, Mercantile law Civil & Criminal law

University of Peshawar
01.1986 - 04.1989

Bachelor's degree - Law and Political Science

University of Peshawar
01.1983 - 04.1986

F.Sc - Pre-Engineering

University of Peshawar
01.1981 - 04.1983

Matric - Pre-Engineering

Burn Hall School Abbottabad
01.1973 - 04.1980
Abdul Haseeb Khan