Ashtar Ali & Rahim LLP advises domestic and international businesses on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters in Pakistan. Our work includes company formation, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, and corporate governance across key sectors of the economy.

We assist clients through all stages of a transaction, from structuring and regulatory approvals to documentation and closing, with particular experience before the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan and other sectoral regulators. The firm also counsels development finance institutions, private equity sponsors, and multinational investors establishing or expanding operations in Pakistan.

We offer continuing advisory support on governance, compliance, competition matters, and commercial structuring, balancing legal clarity with practical commercial insight. Our lawyers work closely with senior management and boards on strategic corporate decisions, regulatory engagement, and operational risk. With offices in Lahore and Islamabad, we serve clients across Pakistan’s principal business and regulatory centres, delivering measured, business-focused guidance grounded in domestic law and international standards.