Belal Awais
Partner
Tel: +92 42 372 27814
belal.awais@awaislaw.com
Belal Awais’ practice spans constitutional and civil law, with a strong specialization in corporate and commercial transactional work, as well as complex corporate dispute resolution. His expertise extends across corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign direct investments, banking and finance transactions, real estate development, and arbitration, making him a highly sought-after legal counsel for businesses navigating Pakistan’s corporate and regulatory landscape.
With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of Pakistan’s evolving legal framework, Belal provides strategic guidance to both domestic and international clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. His extensive knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial contract structuring ensures that his clients operate within the best legal and financial frameworks. His expertise covers shareholder agreements, investment structuring, franchising, joint venture negotiations, and cross-border commercial transactions.
In addition to his corporate advisory work, Belal is actively involved in resolving complex corporate disputes, representing clients before regulatory bodies, arbitration tribunals, and superior courts. His practice in corporate dispute resolution includes shareholder disputes, breach of contract claims, partnership disagreements, and financial fraud litigation. His experience in negotiating and litigating corporate conflicts makes him a formidable advocate in high-stakes commercial disputes, ensuring swift and strategic resolution for his clients.
Belal also has significant expertise in real estate and banking transactions, advising on property acquisitions, land development projects, real estate financing, and banking regulatory matters. He frequently counsels financial institutions, real estate developers, and investment funds on risk management, contract negotiations, and financing structures. His ability to analyze, structure, and negotiate complex financial transactions adds a strategic advantage to clients engaged in high-value investments.
His international practice is another key aspect of his work, as he serves as a trusted advisor to multinational corporations looking to establish and expand their operations in Pakistan. He assists foreign investors with market entry strategies, corporate registrations, regulatory compliance, and tax structuring, ensuring a seamless transition into Pakistan’s business environment. Whether it involves structuring joint ventures, setting up franchises, or advising on foreign investment laws, Belal’s insights and legal acumen are invaluable for international clients seeking long-term success in Pakistan.
With a strong track record in corporate and commercial transactional work, coupled with proven expertise in resolving complex corporate disputes, Belal Awais continues to be a leading legal strategist and corporate advisor for both domestic and international businesses. His ability to blend legal knowledge with business strategy makes him a key asset to clients looking for effective legal solutions in Pakistan’s corporate sector.
Admitted
Lahore Bar Association
Education
LL.B Honors (University of Kent, UK)
LL.M (Queen Mary University of London, UK)