Mr. Ahmad Awais is a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Founding Partner of AwaisLaw DRT, a firm he has led since its inception in 1973. With an illustrious career spanning five decades, he is widely regarded as one of Pakistan’s foremost constitutional law specialists, a leading authority on appellate litigation, and a thought leader in high-profile legal and policy matters. His exceptional litigation experience encompasses constitutional law, civil and criminal litigation, corporate disputes, securities law, banking and finance, labor law, services matters, white-collar crime, and corporate criminal investigations.

Renowned for his strategic legal acumen, Mr. Awais has represented some of Pakistan’s most high-profile and politically significant cases, many of which have resulted in landmark Supreme Court rulings that have shaped the country’s constitutional and corporate legal framework. His cases are frequently reported in leading law journals, setting precedents that influence legal interpretation and jurisprudence. His clientele includes major multinational corporations, financial institutions, political parties, and high-net-worth individuals, reflecting the depth of trust placed in his expertise. Some of his recent representative clients include Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), United Bank Limited, Muslim Commercial Bank, Royal Palm Golf & Country Club, Hascol Petroleum Limited, Bank of Khyber, Pepsi Cola, Ghani Glass, Allied Bank Limited, Habib Bank Limited, WAPDA, Crescent Group, and Goodyear Tyres, among others.

A recognized authority in constitutional and public law, Mr. Awais is frequently engaged in cases involving judicial review, constitutional interpretation, election disputes, and fundamental rights litigation. His representation in cases involving political parties, governance issues, and challenges to executive actions has positioned him as one of Pakistan’s most influential constitutional litigators. He regularly appears before the Supreme Court of Pakistan in high-stakes appellate and constitutional matters, shaping the trajectory of Pakistan’s legal and political landscape.

Beyond his litigation practice, Mr. Awais is a respected voice in legal academia, policy-making, and bar politics. He is a regular speaker at national and international conferences and legal forums, where he is frequently invited as a keynote speaker on constitutional law, governance, and corporate legal reform. His opinions and legal analyses are sought after by policymakers, legal scholars, and the media, solidifying his position as a thought leader in Pakistan’s legal ecosystem.

He has played an active role in bar associations and legal advocacy bodies, serving on multiple lawyers’ committees and bar councils, where he has contributed to the development of legal ethics, judicial independence, and rule of law initiatives. His tenure as Advocate General Punjab from 2018 to 2022 was marked by his leadership in high-impact constitutional litigation, where he defended government policies and legislative actions before the superior courts, reinforcing his stature as one of Pakistan’s most influential legal minds.

With his unparalleled expertise in constitutional law, a track record of shaping judicial precedents, and his continued involvement in high-profile cases, Ahmad Awais remains one of the most sought-after litigators in the country. His contributions to constitutional jurisprudence, corporate litigation, and public law continue to shape Pakistan’s legal and business landscape, making him one of the most distinguished and influential legal professionals in Pakistan today.