The TMT department at Akhund Forbes is known for its work on high-value and complex transactions and advises many leading global TMT businesses. The practice is increasingly advising the burgeoning tech and start-up sectors and has been acting for some major international venture capital investors. It receives a steady flow of work from various international law firms on numerous significant TMT mandates. Rabel Akhund frequently advises some of the world’s leading telecoms and IT companies on a range of regulatory and transactional issues. Akhund remains a key advisor for an increasing number of advanced-stage tech start-ups looking for investors. Sahar Iqbal is another important member of the department.
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Kernmandanten
- Edotco Group SDN Berhad
- NBP Fund Management Limited
- Baker & McKenzie LLP
- MCB Arif Habib Investments and Savings Limited
- Edotco Pakistan (Private) Limited
- Edotco Towers (Private) Limited
- UBL Fund Managers Limited
- Mastercard
- Facebook Inc./Meta Platforms, Inc.
- Vodafone Group
Highlight-Mandate
Advised Zoom on Pakistani telecommunications laws.
Advised Qist Bazaar, a BNPL fintech company in Pakistan, on strategic investments, regulatory matters and lending transactions.
Advising the founders on all aspects of their business, including their corporate structure, their commercial contracts, joint venture arrangements, investments by and into Encore Pay.
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Praxisleitung
Rabel Akhund; Sahar Iqbal