Senior Partner
Recognized as a distinguished lawyer by numerous legal directories, Hasnain Naqvee serves as a partner based in Lahore and leads the Energy Department.
With over 23 years of expertise in non-contentious legal matters, Hasnain specializes in infrastructure projects, finance, FDI (inward and outward), corporate and commercial law, private equity, tax planning, restructuring, M&A and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services. He has earned the tremendous respect of his clients for consistently achieving win-win outcomes for all parties in negotiations.
Since the year 2000, Hasnain has been a representative for the majority of power projects in Pakistan. He is the legal counsel for the Pakistan Wind Association and remains dedicated to furthering contributions to renewable energy development in Pakistan and internationally.
Having provided counsel on infrastructure projects surpassing a cumulative value of USD 10 billion, Hasnain has represented numerous local and international investors. His standing in these areas of practice is highly esteemed, and he is recognized for assisting clients in discovering cost-effective and efficient solutions to prevent or resolve their commercial disputes.
Education
- BA (English Literature) from the University of Punjab, 1994.
- LL.B. from the University of Punjab, 1997-2000.
Experience
Hydropower projects represented:
- 84-MW New Bong Escape Hydropower Project
- 102-MW Gulpur Hydropower Project
- 150-MW Patrind Hydropower Project
- 700-MW Azad Pattan Hydropower Project
- 784-MW Sukki-Kinari Hydropower Project
- 1100-MW Kohala Hydropower Project
- Several upcoming hydropower projects, including those of Korean investors.
- Mr Naqvee and his team also represent the Korean investors on their under-development 216-MW Upper Trishuli Hydropower Project in Nepal.
Thermal projects represented:
- Altern Power Project
- Lal Pir Power Project
- Pak Gen Power Project
- Rousch (Pakistan) Power Limited
- The Hub Power Project
- Uch Power Project
- Engro Qadirpur Power Project
- Halmore Power Project
- RLNG-based power projects in Punjab
- Narowal (Hubco) Power Project
- Nishat Power Project
- Nishat Chunian Power Project
- Saif Power Limited
- Sapphire Electric Power Limited
- The Hub Power’s Imported Coal Power Project
- Uch-II Power Project
2006-Renewable energy policy projects represented:
- Chanar Sugar Mills Bagasse Power Project
- JDW’s Bagasse Power Project
- Ramzan Sugar Mills Bagasse Power Project
- RYK Sugar Mills Bagasse Power Project
- Sapphire Group’s Wind Power Project
- Triconboston’s three (50×3 MW) Wind Power Projects
- Several other wind power projects constituting The Pakistan Wind Energy Association
- 50x 2 MW Enertech’s Solar Projects in Balochistan
- 100-MW QA Solar Project (represented the EPC and O&M Contractors)
- Tech Access’ solar power project.
- Tech Energy’s solar power project.
- Several upcoming solar-wind hybrid power projects.
Languages
- English
- Urdu
Memberships
- Member, Lahore High Court Bar Association
- Member, Punjab Bar Council
- Member, Islamabad Bar Association
Practices
- Banking and finance
- Commercial
- Corporate and M&A
- Projects & Infrastructure
Publications and articles
- RIAA defeats FIDIC price adjustment claim for major Karachi water infrastructure project – November 2025
- Pakistan Public Procurement Law – July 2025
- RIAA advises on acquisition of Uch Power Plants in Pakistan – April 2025
- Hasnain Naqvee Shares Insights at Parliamentary IPP Panel – January 2025
- Chambers Global Practice Guide: Doing Business in Pakistan 2024 – September 2024
- Advising IPPs on taxation of dividends – February 2023
Recognition and awards
Recognised as a ‘Leading Lawyer’ by Asia Law.
What clients say
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025
- “Hasnain Naqvee has very strong legal skills which he blends with a deep commercial understanding.”
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024
- “He is a very sound legal professional with great agility to find solutions in difficult situations.”
- “Hasnain Naqvee has a very strong understanding of the power sector of Pakistan.”
Legal 500 2024
- “Hasnain Naqvi is one of the finest lawyers and corporate counsellors in Pakistan. He has an excellent ability to unravel complex legal question so as to fit them in the solutions required for their clients.”
Chambers Asia Pacific 2022
- Hasnain Naqvee operates a market-leading projects practice and offers notable expertise in project finance mandates, acting primarily for borrowers. One client enthuses that ”for the power sector he is one of the most prominent lawyers in Pakistan – he knows all the insides and outsides of this sector.”
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
- ‘ Sector specialisation – Tailor-made legal solutions – Flexible billing options. Energy Sector knowledge and accessibility to team – Hasnain Naqvee and Bilal Shaukat’.
Chambers Asia Pacific 2020
- Hasnain Naqvee is described by a client as someone who is “able to help out on very critical issues… He is there when we need him.”
- Another client appreciates his user-friendliness, saying “He is very easy to work with, he listens and he is very passionate and solutions-oriented.”
Legal 500 2019
- Names to note include Hasnain Naqvee who is known for his work on major power projects.
