Akhund Forbes

Spearheaded by Rabel Akhund, the banking and finance team at Akhund Forbes boasts extensive experience is conducting high-value, cross-border transactions, both domestically and across multiple jurisdictions. The group is regularly engaged in advising on sovereign financing and regulatory innovation. Of recent note, it has been expanding its climate finance offering, advising on ESG-linked sovereign facilities, energy transition projects, and sustainability-related risk allocation. Akhund leads the practice and is noted for his work guiding clients on green and sustainable finance alongside advising banks on major energy sector financing. Bilal Awais is another key member of the team and has been handling refinancing mandates the government of Pakistan.