Tipu Salman Makhdoom is a Supreme Court lawyer and a Senior Partner at AwaisLaw DRT, where he has been a key figure since 2009. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, he has built a formidable reputation as a leading litigator in commercial litigation, constitutional law, corporate disputes, and international arbitration. His expertise covers a vast array of legal matters, including complex regulatory issues, securities law, banking disputes, real estate litigation, intellectual property rights, and high-value corporate control contests.

Tipu has served as Additional Advocate General Punjab, where he represented the Government of Punjab in high-profile legal matters involving constitutional and administrative law, policy disputes, and public interest litigation. His tenure in this role has further honed his ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and manage large-scale litigation involving public and government interests.

Tipu regularly appears before the Supreme Court and High Courts of Pakistan, where he has successfully represented major domestic and multinational corporations in precedent-setting cases, many of which have been reported in leading law journals. His commercial litigation practice includes advising and representing clients in disputes related to corporate governance, M&A litigation, white-collar crime, banking fraud, and cross-border trade disputes. He is frequently engaged by financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and corporations for high-stakes commercial disputes involving complex contractual, fiduciary, and statutory issues.

In the realm of international arbitration, Tipu has represented clients in commercial arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and ICSID rules, with experience handling cross-border disputes related to foreign investments, infrastructure projects, and shareholder disagreements. His arbitration practice extends to investor-state disputes and treaty-based claims, making him a sought-after counsel for companies engaged in cross-border trade and investment.

Recognized as one of Pakistan’s leading constitutional lawyers, Tipu is frequently engaged in appellate advocacy, public law disputes, and judicial review cases before the Supreme Court. His deep understanding of constitutional frameworks, regulatory structures, and administrative law has led to landmark judgments that have shaped legal precedents in Pakistan.

Beyond litigation, Tipu is a prolific author, with eight published books and numerous scholarly articles to his credit. His works span law, history, and literature, with several volumes translated into multiple languages. His contributions to legal academia include teaching law at various universities, where he shares his knowledge and experience with aspiring legal professionals.

With a combination of litigation acumen, arbitration expertise, and constitutional advocacy, Tipu Salman Makhdoom is regarded as one of the preeminent legal minds in Pakistan, making a lasting impact on the country’s legal and business landscape.