Syed Rawal Kazmi

Experience

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  ABS & Co

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2020

  Associate

  Key Achievements:-Effectively contributed to the recovery suit of Rs.2.069 Billion before the Lahore High Court filed by United Bank Limited against Amtex Limited, representing UBL.-Successfully represented Habib Bank Limited in numerous recovery proceedings, before the Banking Courts.-Effectively contributed in several landmark petitions challenging the imposition of aquifer charges for the extraction of groundwater from Lahore’s water table, representing WASA.-Successfully assisted and represented a Japanese tech company Psychic VR Limited, in bringing civil and criminal proceedings against one of its employees in Pakistan for breach of fiduciary duties and for committing fraud.-Played a pivotal role in advising on the development, construction, finance and operation of the Malam Jabba Ski Resort including negotiating and finalizing the hotel operator agreement with Pearl-Continental Hotel, while representing Samsons Group of Companies. -Efficiently managed and oversaw the transactional & Corporate legal work for McDonald's Pakistan and Porsche. عرض أقل

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  Bhandari Naqvi Riaz

  Feb 2021 - Nov 2021

  Associate

  Key Achievements:-Successfully represented and assisted Mr. Uzair Karamat Bhandari in the landmark case against PEPCO and others before the Lahore High Court, contesting the terms and conditions set by the Ministry of Energy for the appointment of CEOs in Public Sector Companies, while acting on behalf of PEPCO. -Effectively represented and contributed to the defamation suit filed on behalf of the Ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan.-Successfully represented and supported the Partners in several petitions filed by AM Construction (Pvt.) Limited against the National Highway Authority before the Lahore High Court and Supreme Court of Pakistan, contesting the illegal tender process in violation of PPRA Rules.-Efficiently managed and oversaw the transactional and Corporate legal work for Salvation Army, Service Sales Corporation and Cinepax (Pvt.) Limited. عرض أقل

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  Mitchell's Fruit Farms Limited

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  Senior Legal Executive

  Key Achievements:-Drafted, developed, and standardized a range of agreements, addenda, and MOUs—including Sales, Manufacturing, Distribution, Shareholders, Joint Venture, Agency, Confidentiality, Lease, and Sponsorship Agreements, ensuring legal compliance and minimizing exposure to disputes.-Collaborated with the Head of the Department to streamline the corporate governance practices, achieving a cost reduction of over 30% in interactions with regulators such as the Pakistan Stock Exchange, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Central Depository Company, and the share registrar.-Redesigned company policies and developed a comprehensive framework that significantly reduced the company's exposure to liabilities, ensuring stronger legal compliance and risk management-The process for protecting the Company’s Intellectual Property (IP) was completely redesigned to improve the security and safeguarding of all IP assets, leading to favourable settlements in matters where the company’s IP was being infringed.-In collaboration with the Head of the Department, successfully redesigned the company’s list of external counsels and revamped the case management procedures by introducing more efficient external counsels. This resulted in a significant reduction in litigation costs and a decrease in liability exposure.-Successfully supported and assisted the Company Secretary with various company secretarial work including but not limited to Statutory filings to SECP and PSX, preparation of minutes, managing and organizing Board & Shareholders’ meetings, including the preparation of Board agenda papers, notices, and other papers required in the meeting, preparation, and publication of notices for AGM/EOGM, the election of directors. -Ensured the Company’s full compliance with all statutory legislation while upholding the highest standard of corporate governance. عرض أقل

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  Wateen Telecom Limited

  Nov 2022 - now

  Assistant Manager Legal (Dhabi Group)

  -Providing leadership in a supervisory role.-Drafting, developing, vetting, and standardization of various Agreements including but not limited to IRU Agreement(s), Equipment, Hardware Purchase Agreement(s), Engineering, Procurement, and Commissioning Agreement(s), Services Agreement(s), Software End User License Agreement(s), Framework Agreement(s), Loan Agreement(s), Shareholders Agreement(s) Joint Venture Agreement(s), Marketing and Advertising Agreement(s), Confidentiality Agreement(s), Lease Agreement(s), etc.-Advice on contractual disputes and management of disputes through mediation and conciliation.-To undertake legal research and provide legal opinions to various businesses with respect to commercial and Telco-related matters.-To support and assist the Company Secretary with corporate governance matters -To support and assist the Director of Legal with various issues/undertakings including but not limited to regulatory matters of PTA. عرض أقل