Bilal Shaukat serves as local counsel for the Turkmenistan Government in the TAPI Gas Pipeline Project. He has represented both the federal and provincial governments on SOE privatizations and public-private partnership projects. Notably, he recently provided expert witness services on Pakistani law in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, specifically in a case related to K-Electric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond his legal roles, Bilal acts as an independent director on the board of Metro Power Company Limited and has previously held a directorship at BMA Capital Management Limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bilal advises multiple charitable organizations, demonstrating a commitment to corporate social responsibility. He also serves as the local expert for the World Bank as part of the World Bank’s Women, Business, and Law Initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bilal Shaukat’s contributions extend to legal literature, with numerous articles in various journals\/directories on tax, mergers and acquisitions, and doing business in Pakistan. Notable contributions include chapters in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Lexis Nexis Law Guide \u2013 Mergers & Acquisitions
\u2022 Chambers Global Practice Guides Doing Business in Pakistan
\u2022 The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides \u2013 Mergers and Acquisitions
\u2022 Practical Law \u2013 Doing Business in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Corporate social responsibility is a core value of Bilal\u2019s practice. He has advised and is currently advising multiple charitable organizations. He also acts as the local expert for the World Bank as part of the World Bank\u2019s Women, Business and Law Initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experience<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\nBanking and finance<\/summary>\n\n- Lender\u2019s Counsel for National Bank of Pakistan on all aspects of the grant of a finance facility of up to PKR 65 billion (approx. USD 357.2 million) to Government Holdings (Private) Limited for the purposes of raising finance for the proposed settlement of the Reko Diq dispute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lender\u2019s Counsel for MCB Bank Limited, which led a consortium of local banks to provide syndicate finance of up to PKR 9,700,000,000 to Attock Cement Pakistan Limited pursuant to the State Bank of Pakistan\u2019s refinancing schemes for Long Term Finance Facility and Temporary Economic Refinance Facility, each with a submit limit letter of credit facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lender\u2019s Counsel for Allied Bank Limited for the provision by it of bilateral finance facilities of up to PKR 3,258,000,000 to Engro Elengy Terminal (Private) Limited (EETPL) for refinancing of EETPL\u2019s existing project finance facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for a syndicate of local banks providing finance facilities of over Rs.9 Billion (on a project finance basis) to Hartford Alternative Energy Pvt Limited for developing a 50 MW wind power plant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Pakistan National Shipping Corporation for availing a cross-currency swap with FX \u2013 Reset for Rs. 2.6 Billion from Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) under the ISDA Master Agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for a syndicate of local banks providing finance facilities of over Rs.12.3 Billion (on a project finance basis) to Halmore Power Generation Company for developing a 225 MW dual fuel-fired (Gas and High-Speed Diesel) power station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) over a period of more than ten years for availing multiple finance facilities, including financing of a syndicated term finance facility up to US$ 90 Million for acquisition of 2 oil tankers by wholly owned subsidiaries of PNSC (2013), finance facility of up to Rs. 4,000 million for the purposes of refinancing PNSC long term loan (2015); financing of up to US$ 90 Million for acquisition of three (3) oil tankers by wholly owned subsidiaries of the PNSC (2018); financing of a long-term finance facility up to US$ 35 Million for acquisition of one (1) oil tanker by a wholly owned subsidiary of the PNSC (2019).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for a syndicate of local banks providing over Rs. 1,8 Billion running finance facilities to Saif Power Limited for operating 235MW combined cycle dual-fuel Gas and high-speed diesel-fired electric power generation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Standard Chartered Mauritius for providing a loan facility of US$ 45 million to Kot Addu Power Company Limited. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Sindh Nooriabad Power Company Limited for private placement of term finance certificates for Rs.1.5 Billion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Thatta Power Limited for availing finance facilities of up to Rs.1.1 Billion for the expansion of the existing power project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Experienced in Islamic finance, including acting as legal counsel for the Hub Power Company Limited for the issuance of short-term (private placement) Sukuks to Meezan Bank for Rs. 2 Billion; legal advisor to Lucky Electric Power Company Limited for issuance of Islamic Commercial Papers of up to PKR 5 billion and the issue of Sukuks of up to PKR 5 billion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Structured and advised companies and financiers on financial facilities for the development of thermal and renewable power generation projects exceeding USD 3 billion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Merger and acquisitions<\/summary>\n\n- Legal counsel for Archroma Pakistan Limited in the merger of its chemical undertakings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for House of Habib in amalgamating and reconstructing two of Pakistan\u2019s largest cash and carry outlet networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Suroor Investments for the acquisition of Arif Habib Bank Limited (now Summit Bank).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for a foreign (Singapore-based) client for the acquisition of a substantial interest in two companies developing 50MW wind power generation projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Standard Chartered Bank acting as Manager to the public offer under the Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares and Takeover) Ordinance 2002 for the acquisition of shares of ICI Pakistan Limited. Services included the preparation of all documents relating to the public offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Citibank as Manager to the public offer for the acquisition of Pakistan International Container Terminal Limited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advised Azentio Software in connection with its acquisition of the local subsidiary of Path Solutions as part of the global acquisition of Path Solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel to Bhanero Textile Mills Limited (BTML), a listed company, and Bhanero Energy Limited (BEL) in connection with the transfer of one of the two power generation units of BEL to BTML under a scheme of arrangement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Projects, energy and infrastructure<\/summary>\nExperienced in transaction advisory and drafting\/negotiation of project agreements, including implementation agreements, EPC contracts, power\/energy purchase agreements, operation & maintenance agreements, financing agreements (for project finance and working capital finance) and fuel supply agreements, transaction advisory on matters relating to generation license, tariff, tax, consents, and other regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experience<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPower<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Legal counsel to Indus Wind Energy Limited, Lakeside Energy Limited, Tricom Wind Power (Private) Limited, and Din Energy Limited in setting up a c. 50MW wind power plant in Jhimpir, Sindh, Pakistan. Two of the power plants have commenced commercial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Local Project Counsel for Lucky Electric Power Company Limited regarding financing a 660MW coal-fired power project to be set up at Bin Qasim Town, Karachi, Pakistan. The plant commenced commercial operations in 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for The Hub Power Company Limited, the largest power station financed by the private sector in Southern Asia, in setting up an expansion facility, i.e., a power plant of 213 MW at Narowal, Pakistan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Karachi Electric to develop and modernize multiple grid stations and the construction of transmission lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for K-Electric in preparing the supply and construction contracts and conditions related to the rehabilitation of various existing overhead transmission lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Yunus Energy Limited, setting up a 50MW wind power project in Sindh. The plant has commenced commercial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Tapal Wind Energy (Private) Limited, setting up a 30MW wind power project in Sindh. The plant has commenced commercial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal local counsel for Gul Ahmed Wind Energy Limited, setting up a 50MW wind power project in Sindh. The plant has commenced commercial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for various companies developing and operating small gas-fired captive power projects (10MW to 30MW) in Sindh, including Omni Power, Dadu Power, Shikarpur Power, Thatta Power, Hi-Tech, Galaxy Power etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor to Sindh Nooriabad Power Companies for the development of two 50MW gas-fired power projects being set up for the first time under Public Private Partnership in Nooriabad, Sindh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advising K-Electric in the development of three (3) 50 MW projects each in Tehsil Vindar, Uthal and Bela of Baluchistan region through the \u201cCompetitive Bidding Process\u201d under the regulatory regime for competitive bidding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Legal advisor to Sindh Nooriabad Power Companies for the development of two 50MW gas-fired power projects being set up for the first time under Public Private Partnership in Nooriabad, Sindh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal consultant to Investment Department, Government of Sindh, for establishing in PPP mode the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone project, which is part of the nine special economic zones planned under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor from feasibility to signing of the PPP agreement with the private partner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor to the successful consortium for the Malir Expressway Project, an infrastructure project to be built in PPP mode, and thereafter Malir Expressway (Private) Limited in its signing of the concession agreement with the Government of Sindh and related matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor to Deokjae Construction Company (Private) Limited, the private party in the Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas dual carriageway, a public-private partnership project in Sindh.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor to South Asia Terminals Pakistan Limited, which operates a deep port terminal under a concession granted by the Karachi Port Trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor in an unsolicited proposal for an infrastructure project involving a bridge proposed to be built in PPP mode in Sindh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor representing a consortium in an unsolicited proposal for a road infrastructure project proposed to be built in PPP mode in Punjab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fuel Supply Contracts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Legal counsel for various companies for procurement of fuel, including gas, RLNG, HSFO, and coal, with respect to various thermal-powered power plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Further information<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\nEducation<\/summary>\n\n- Cardiff University, BVC, 1999<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- London School of Economics, MSc, 1998<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- University of Hull, LLB (Hons), 1997<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- University of Punjab, BA, 1994<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Languages<\/summary>\nEnglish and Urdu<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Memberships<\/summary>\n\n- Honourable Society of Lincoln\u2019s Inn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sindh High Court Bar Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sindh Bar Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Practice areas<\/summary>\n\n- Corporate<\/a> and commercial<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Banking and finance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Projects<\/a>, energy and infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
News and insights <\/summary>\n\n- <\/a>Pakistan Mining Law: Lexology Panoramic Guide<\/a> – March 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA advises Nippon Express on TCS Logistics stake in Pakistan<\/a> – February 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Advises on Acquisition of Novartis Pakistan by Getz Group<\/a> – December 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA advises PIGL on Attock Cement Pakistan proposed stake sale<\/a> – December 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Advises PTCL on Landmark Telenor Acquisition<\/a> – November 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Advises Lenders on Islamic Finance Facility for PetPak Films<\/a> – October 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan\u2019s First Green Captive Power Project under Ijarah structure<\/a> – October 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Public Procurement Law<\/a> – July 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Public Private Partnership Laws 2025 – Lexology Panoramic Guide<\/a> – November 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA advises BYD on strategic entry into Pakistan\u2019s EV Market<\/a> – November 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA BG advises TotalEnergies on sale of shares in Total Parco Pakistan<\/a> – September 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chambers Global Practice Guide: Doing Business in Pakistan 2024<\/a> – September 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Barker Gillette PK Advises Leading Foreign Mining Company on Balochistan Acquisition<\/a> – September 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Public-Private Partnership Projects in Punjab<\/a> – July 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Barker Gillette PK advises Ravi Urban Development Authority<\/a> – February 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Faisal Spinning Mills signs renewable wind plant deal to cut energy costs<\/a> – January 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Expert witness in the Cayman Islands K-Electric dispute<\/a> – November 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Chapter of the Chambers Corporate M&A Guide<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lexology Public Private Partnerships in Pakistan<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Endeavor Global expands into Pakistan<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Chapter of the Lexology “Get the Deal Through” Guide on Public-Private Partnerships<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Chapter of the Chambers Corporate M&A Guide<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Working capital financing for Punjab Thermal Power<\/a> – February 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Barker Gillette (Pakistan) engaged to advise on major highway projects<\/a> – February 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat clients say<\/summary>\nChambers Asia-Pacific 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “He is a good and experienced lawyer.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal is always prompt and friendly. He knows the legality and the consequences inside out. And if there are things to be rechecked, he gets back accordingly.” <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat is well versed in dealing with complex commercial matters.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Legal 500 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “Bilal Shaukat has been one of our most trusted external counsels. His legal and business acumen is very good, great negotiating and client management, prompt and detailed attention to matters has made him one of our most trusted and reliable external counsels.” <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “We have extensively worked with Bilal Shaukat and have been very pleased. The team is well-versed in the laws, drafting, and business requirements and has great negotiating skills. Their prompt closure of projects has led to a number of successful projects for us.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “He is gem of a person. He is very professional, suave and has very good commercial understanding of the matter.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal is commercially aware and technically excellent, as well as being highly personable and a pleasure to deal with.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat has been consistently supportive and responsive. He has a sound understanding of the business and regulatory environment.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chambers Global Guide 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “Bilal is commercially aware and technically excellent, as well as being highly personable and a pleasure to deal with.” <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “He has a sound understanding of the business and regulatory environment.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat has been consistently supportive and responsive.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Legal 500 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “We have closely worked with Bilal Shaukat who is really well versed and always provides detailed responses.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “I recommend working with Bilal Shaukat due to his commercial knowledge and in-depth understanding of the energy sector. Further, what is most appreciable is his prompt responses and availability, regardless of whether he is in the country or not. This immediate accessibility has been key in strengthening my relationship and trust with him as the same is considered pivotal for in-house legal department.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat’s positive attitude, work commitment and understanding of the company culture and its business needs has played an important role in maintaining and growing our relation together.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chambers Asia Pacific 2022<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “Bilal\u202fis a very capable lawyer with a good project financing documentation skill set. He has clarity on the requirements and a problem-solving approach.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “His strength is patiently listening to issues, honing in on what is relevant and significant, identifying the risks and clearly explaining the associated risks and solutions whilst weighing financial, commercial, operational and relationship risks and consequences.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Very well respected in the power area.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chambers Asia Pacific 2021<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “Bilal Shaukat receives praise from clients for the depth of his knowledge and his ability to handle both the legal and commercial aspects of transactions. He maintains a highly active practice representing energy companies in their project finance deals.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat is a distinguished practitioner with substantial experience on energy sector M&A. One client comments: “Bilal generally advises us on all areas of corporate laws and restructuring. He is competent and thorough with a vast amount of knowledge.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat is admired for his adept handling of energy projects, regularly assisting clients with development and financing matters. A client comments: “Bilal has probably the best commercial acumen of all the lawyers.” Another agrees, stating how “the Karachi power sector is basically handled by Bilal.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The Legal 500 2021<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “Bilal Shaukat has been a pleasure to work with due to his politeness, availability and responsiveness.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3463,"template":"","class_list":["post-3195","our-team","type-our-team","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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Banking and finance<\/summary>\n\n- Lender\u2019s Counsel for National Bank of Pakistan on all aspects of the grant of a finance facility of up to PKR 65 billion (approx. USD 357.2 million) to Government Holdings (Private) Limited for the purposes of raising finance for the proposed settlement of the Reko Diq dispute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lender\u2019s Counsel for MCB Bank Limited, which led a consortium of local banks to provide syndicate finance of up to PKR 9,700,000,000 to Attock Cement Pakistan Limited pursuant to the State Bank of Pakistan\u2019s refinancing schemes for Long Term Finance Facility and Temporary Economic Refinance Facility, each with a submit limit letter of credit facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lender\u2019s Counsel for Allied Bank Limited for the provision by it of bilateral finance facilities of up to PKR 3,258,000,000 to Engro Elengy Terminal (Private) Limited (EETPL) for refinancing of EETPL\u2019s existing project finance facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for a syndicate of local banks providing finance facilities of over Rs.9 Billion (on a project finance basis) to Hartford Alternative Energy Pvt Limited for developing a 50 MW wind power plant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Pakistan National Shipping Corporation for availing a cross-currency swap with FX \u2013 Reset for Rs. 2.6 Billion from Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) under the ISDA Master Agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for a syndicate of local banks providing finance facilities of over Rs.12.3 Billion (on a project finance basis) to Halmore Power Generation Company for developing a 225 MW dual fuel-fired (Gas and High-Speed Diesel) power station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) over a period of more than ten years for availing multiple finance facilities, including financing of a syndicated term finance facility up to US$ 90 Million for acquisition of 2 oil tankers by wholly owned subsidiaries of PNSC (2013), finance facility of up to Rs. 4,000 million for the purposes of refinancing PNSC long term loan (2015); financing of up to US$ 90 Million for acquisition of three (3) oil tankers by wholly owned subsidiaries of the PNSC (2018); financing of a long-term finance facility up to US$ 35 Million for acquisition of one (1) oil tanker by a wholly owned subsidiary of the PNSC (2019).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for a syndicate of local banks providing over Rs. 1,8 Billion running finance facilities to Saif Power Limited for operating 235MW combined cycle dual-fuel Gas and high-speed diesel-fired electric power generation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Standard Chartered Mauritius for providing a loan facility of US$ 45 million to Kot Addu Power Company Limited. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Sindh Nooriabad Power Company Limited for private placement of term finance certificates for Rs.1.5 Billion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Thatta Power Limited for availing finance facilities of up to Rs.1.1 Billion for the expansion of the existing power project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Experienced in Islamic finance, including acting as legal counsel for the Hub Power Company Limited for the issuance of short-term (private placement) Sukuks to Meezan Bank for Rs. 2 Billion; legal advisor to Lucky Electric Power Company Limited for issuance of Islamic Commercial Papers of up to PKR 5 billion and the issue of Sukuks of up to PKR 5 billion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Structured and advised companies and financiers on financial facilities for the development of thermal and renewable power generation projects exceeding USD 3 billion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Merger and acquisitions<\/summary>\n\n- Legal counsel for Archroma Pakistan Limited in the merger of its chemical undertakings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for House of Habib in amalgamating and reconstructing two of Pakistan\u2019s largest cash and carry outlet networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Suroor Investments for the acquisition of Arif Habib Bank Limited (now Summit Bank).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for a foreign (Singapore-based) client for the acquisition of a substantial interest in two companies developing 50MW wind power generation projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Standard Chartered Bank acting as Manager to the public offer under the Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares and Takeover) Ordinance 2002 for the acquisition of shares of ICI Pakistan Limited. Services included the preparation of all documents relating to the public offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Citibank as Manager to the public offer for the acquisition of Pakistan International Container Terminal Limited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advised Azentio Software in connection with its acquisition of the local subsidiary of Path Solutions as part of the global acquisition of Path Solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel to Bhanero Textile Mills Limited (BTML), a listed company, and Bhanero Energy Limited (BEL) in connection with the transfer of one of the two power generation units of BEL to BTML under a scheme of arrangement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Projects, energy and infrastructure<\/summary>\nExperienced in transaction advisory and drafting\/negotiation of project agreements, including implementation agreements, EPC contracts, power\/energy purchase agreements, operation & maintenance agreements, financing agreements (for project finance and working capital finance) and fuel supply agreements, transaction advisory on matters relating to generation license, tariff, tax, consents, and other regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experience<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPower<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Legal counsel to Indus Wind Energy Limited, Lakeside Energy Limited, Tricom Wind Power (Private) Limited, and Din Energy Limited in setting up a c. 50MW wind power plant in Jhimpir, Sindh, Pakistan. Two of the power plants have commenced commercial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Local Project Counsel for Lucky Electric Power Company Limited regarding financing a 660MW coal-fired power project to be set up at Bin Qasim Town, Karachi, Pakistan. The plant commenced commercial operations in 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for The Hub Power Company Limited, the largest power station financed by the private sector in Southern Asia, in setting up an expansion facility, i.e., a power plant of 213 MW at Narowal, Pakistan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Karachi Electric to develop and modernize multiple grid stations and the construction of transmission lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for K-Electric in preparing the supply and construction contracts and conditions related to the rehabilitation of various existing overhead transmission lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Yunus Energy Limited, setting up a 50MW wind power project in Sindh. The plant has commenced commercial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Tapal Wind Energy (Private) Limited, setting up a 30MW wind power project in Sindh. The plant has commenced commercial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal local counsel for Gul Ahmed Wind Energy Limited, setting up a 50MW wind power project in Sindh. The plant has commenced commercial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for various companies developing and operating small gas-fired captive power projects (10MW to 30MW) in Sindh, including Omni Power, Dadu Power, Shikarpur Power, Thatta Power, Hi-Tech, Galaxy Power etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor to Sindh Nooriabad Power Companies for the development of two 50MW gas-fired power projects being set up for the first time under Public Private Partnership in Nooriabad, Sindh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advising K-Electric in the development of three (3) 50 MW projects each in Tehsil Vindar, Uthal and Bela of Baluchistan region through the \u201cCompetitive Bidding Process\u201d under the regulatory regime for competitive bidding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Legal advisor to Sindh Nooriabad Power Companies for the development of two 50MW gas-fired power projects being set up for the first time under Public Private Partnership in Nooriabad, Sindh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal consultant to Investment Department, Government of Sindh, for establishing in PPP mode the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone project, which is part of the nine special economic zones planned under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor from feasibility to signing of the PPP agreement with the private partner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor to the successful consortium for the Malir Expressway Project, an infrastructure project to be built in PPP mode, and thereafter Malir Expressway (Private) Limited in its signing of the concession agreement with the Government of Sindh and related matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor to Deokjae Construction Company (Private) Limited, the private party in the Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas dual carriageway, a public-private partnership project in Sindh.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor to South Asia Terminals Pakistan Limited, which operates a deep port terminal under a concession granted by the Karachi Port Trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor in an unsolicited proposal for an infrastructure project involving a bridge proposed to be built in PPP mode in Sindh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor representing a consortium in an unsolicited proposal for a road infrastructure project proposed to be built in PPP mode in Punjab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fuel Supply Contracts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Legal counsel for various companies for procurement of fuel, including gas, RLNG, HSFO, and coal, with respect to various thermal-powered power plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Further information<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\nEducation<\/summary>\n\n- Cardiff University, BVC, 1999<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- London School of Economics, MSc, 1998<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- University of Hull, LLB (Hons), 1997<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- University of Punjab, BA, 1994<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Languages<\/summary>\nEnglish and Urdu<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Memberships<\/summary>\n\n- Honourable Society of Lincoln\u2019s Inn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sindh High Court Bar Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sindh Bar Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Practice areas<\/summary>\n\n- Corporate<\/a> and commercial<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Banking and finance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Projects<\/a>, energy and infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
News and insights <\/summary>\n\n- <\/a>Pakistan Mining Law: Lexology Panoramic Guide<\/a> – March 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA advises Nippon Express on TCS Logistics stake in Pakistan<\/a> – February 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Advises on Acquisition of Novartis Pakistan by Getz Group<\/a> – December 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA advises PIGL on Attock Cement Pakistan proposed stake sale<\/a> – December 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Advises PTCL on Landmark Telenor Acquisition<\/a> – November 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Advises Lenders on Islamic Finance Facility for PetPak Films<\/a> – October 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan\u2019s First Green Captive Power Project under Ijarah structure<\/a> – October 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Public Procurement Law<\/a> – July 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Public Private Partnership Laws 2025 – Lexology Panoramic Guide<\/a> – November 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA advises BYD on strategic entry into Pakistan\u2019s EV Market<\/a> – November 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA BG advises TotalEnergies on sale of shares in Total Parco Pakistan<\/a> – September 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chambers Global Practice Guide: Doing Business in Pakistan 2024<\/a> – September 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Barker Gillette PK Advises Leading Foreign Mining Company on Balochistan Acquisition<\/a> – September 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Public-Private Partnership Projects in Punjab<\/a> – July 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Barker Gillette PK advises Ravi Urban Development Authority<\/a> – February 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Faisal Spinning Mills signs renewable wind plant deal to cut energy costs<\/a> – January 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Expert witness in the Cayman Islands K-Electric dispute<\/a> – November 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Chapter of the Chambers Corporate M&A Guide<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lexology Public Private Partnerships in Pakistan<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Endeavor Global expands into Pakistan<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Chapter of the Lexology “Get the Deal Through” Guide on Public-Private Partnerships<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Chapter of the Chambers Corporate M&A Guide<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Working capital financing for Punjab Thermal Power<\/a> – February 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Barker Gillette (Pakistan) engaged to advise on major highway projects<\/a> – February 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Recognition and awards<\/summary>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat clients say<\/summary>\nChambers Asia-Pacific 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “He is a good and experienced lawyer.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal is always prompt and friendly. He knows the legality and the consequences inside out. And if there are things to be rechecked, he gets back accordingly.” <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat is well versed in dealing with complex commercial matters.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Legal 500 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “Bilal Shaukat has been one of our most trusted external counsels. His legal and business acumen is very good, great negotiating and client management, prompt and detailed attention to matters has made him one of our most trusted and reliable external counsels.” <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “We have extensively worked with Bilal Shaukat and have been very pleased. The team is well-versed in the laws, drafting, and business requirements and has great negotiating skills. Their prompt closure of projects has led to a number of successful projects for us.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “He is gem of a person. He is very professional, suave and has very good commercial understanding of the matter.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal is commercially aware and technically excellent, as well as being highly personable and a pleasure to deal with.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat has been consistently supportive and responsive. He has a sound understanding of the business and regulatory environment.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chambers Global Guide 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “Bilal is commercially aware and technically excellent, as well as being highly personable and a pleasure to deal with.” <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “He has a sound understanding of the business and regulatory environment.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat has been consistently supportive and responsive.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Legal 500 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “We have closely worked with Bilal Shaukat who is really well versed and always provides detailed responses.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “I recommend working with Bilal Shaukat due to his commercial knowledge and in-depth understanding of the energy sector. Further, what is most appreciable is his prompt responses and availability, regardless of whether he is in the country or not. This immediate accessibility has been key in strengthening my relationship and trust with him as the same is considered pivotal for in-house legal department.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat’s positive attitude, work commitment and understanding of the company culture and its business needs has played an important role in maintaining and growing our relation together.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chambers Asia Pacific 2022<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “Bilal\u202fis a very capable lawyer with a good project financing documentation skill set. He has clarity on the requirements and a problem-solving approach.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “His strength is patiently listening to issues, honing in on what is relevant and significant, identifying the risks and clearly explaining the associated risks and solutions whilst weighing financial, commercial, operational and relationship risks and consequences.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Very well respected in the power area.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chambers Asia Pacific 2021<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “Bilal Shaukat receives praise from clients for the depth of his knowledge and his ability to handle both the legal and commercial aspects of transactions. He maintains a highly active practice representing energy companies in their project finance deals.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat is a distinguished practitioner with substantial experience on energy sector M&A. One client comments: “Bilal generally advises us on all areas of corporate laws and restructuring. He is competent and thorough with a vast amount of knowledge.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat is admired for his adept handling of energy projects, regularly assisting clients with development and financing matters. A client comments: “Bilal has probably the best commercial acumen of all the lawyers.” Another agrees, stating how “the Karachi power sector is basically handled by Bilal.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The Legal 500 2021<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- “Bilal Shaukat has been a pleasure to work with due to his politeness, availability and responsiveness.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3463,"template":"","class_list":["post-3195","our-team","type-our-team","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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- Lender\u2019s Counsel for National Bank of Pakistan on all aspects of the grant of a finance facility of up to PKR 65 billion (approx. USD 357.2 million) to Government Holdings (Private) Limited for the purposes of raising finance for the proposed settlement of the Reko Diq dispute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lender\u2019s Counsel for MCB Bank Limited, which led a consortium of local banks to provide syndicate finance of up to PKR 9,700,000,000 to Attock Cement Pakistan Limited pursuant to the State Bank of Pakistan\u2019s refinancing schemes for Long Term Finance Facility and Temporary Economic Refinance Facility, each with a submit limit letter of credit facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lender\u2019s Counsel for Allied Bank Limited for the provision by it of bilateral finance facilities of up to PKR 3,258,000,000 to Engro Elengy Terminal (Private) Limited (EETPL) for refinancing of EETPL\u2019s existing project finance facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for a syndicate of local banks providing finance facilities of over Rs.9 Billion (on a project finance basis) to Hartford Alternative Energy Pvt Limited for developing a 50 MW wind power plant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Pakistan National Shipping Corporation for availing a cross-currency swap with FX \u2013 Reset for Rs. 2.6 Billion from Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) under the ISDA Master Agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for a syndicate of local banks providing finance facilities of over Rs.12.3 Billion (on a project finance basis) to Halmore Power Generation Company for developing a 225 MW dual fuel-fired (Gas and High-Speed Diesel) power station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) over a period of more than ten years for availing multiple finance facilities, including financing of a syndicated term finance facility up to US$ 90 Million for acquisition of 2 oil tankers by wholly owned subsidiaries of PNSC (2013), finance facility of up to Rs. 4,000 million for the purposes of refinancing PNSC long term loan (2015); financing of up to US$ 90 Million for acquisition of three (3) oil tankers by wholly owned subsidiaries of the PNSC (2018); financing of a long-term finance facility up to US$ 35 Million for acquisition of one (1) oil tanker by a wholly owned subsidiary of the PNSC (2019).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for a syndicate of local banks providing over Rs. 1,8 Billion running finance facilities to Saif Power Limited for operating 235MW combined cycle dual-fuel Gas and high-speed diesel-fired electric power generation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Standard Chartered Mauritius for providing a loan facility of US$ 45 million to Kot Addu Power Company Limited. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Sindh Nooriabad Power Company Limited for private placement of term finance certificates for Rs.1.5 Billion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Thatta Power Limited for availing finance facilities of up to Rs.1.1 Billion for the expansion of the existing power project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Experienced in Islamic finance, including acting as legal counsel for the Hub Power Company Limited for the issuance of short-term (private placement) Sukuks to Meezan Bank for Rs. 2 Billion; legal advisor to Lucky Electric Power Company Limited for issuance of Islamic Commercial Papers of up to PKR 5 billion and the issue of Sukuks of up to PKR 5 billion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Structured and advised companies and financiers on financial facilities for the development of thermal and renewable power generation projects exceeding USD 3 billion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Merger and acquisitions<\/summary>
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- Legal counsel for Archroma Pakistan Limited in the merger of its chemical undertakings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for House of Habib in amalgamating and reconstructing two of Pakistan\u2019s largest cash and carry outlet networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Suroor Investments for the acquisition of Arif Habib Bank Limited (now Summit Bank).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for a foreign (Singapore-based) client for the acquisition of a substantial interest in two companies developing 50MW wind power generation projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Standard Chartered Bank acting as Manager to the public offer under the Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares and Takeover) Ordinance 2002 for the acquisition of shares of ICI Pakistan Limited. Services included the preparation of all documents relating to the public offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Citibank as Manager to the public offer for the acquisition of Pakistan International Container Terminal Limited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advised Azentio Software in connection with its acquisition of the local subsidiary of Path Solutions as part of the global acquisition of Path Solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel to Bhanero Textile Mills Limited (BTML), a listed company, and Bhanero Energy Limited (BEL) in connection with the transfer of one of the two power generation units of BEL to BTML under a scheme of arrangement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Projects, energy and infrastructure<\/summary>
\nExperienced in transaction advisory and drafting\/negotiation of project agreements, including implementation agreements, EPC contracts, power\/energy purchase agreements, operation & maintenance agreements, financing agreements (for project finance and working capital finance) and fuel supply agreements, transaction advisory on matters relating to generation license, tariff, tax, consents, and other regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experience<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Power<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Legal counsel to Indus Wind Energy Limited, Lakeside Energy Limited, Tricom Wind Power (Private) Limited, and Din Energy Limited in setting up a c. 50MW wind power plant in Jhimpir, Sindh, Pakistan. Two of the power plants have commenced commercial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Local Project Counsel for Lucky Electric Power Company Limited regarding financing a 660MW coal-fired power project to be set up at Bin Qasim Town, Karachi, Pakistan. The plant commenced commercial operations in 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for The Hub Power Company Limited, the largest power station financed by the private sector in Southern Asia, in setting up an expansion facility, i.e., a power plant of 213 MW at Narowal, Pakistan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Karachi Electric to develop and modernize multiple grid stations and the construction of transmission lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for K-Electric in preparing the supply and construction contracts and conditions related to the rehabilitation of various existing overhead transmission lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Yunus Energy Limited, setting up a 50MW wind power project in Sindh. The plant has commenced commercial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for Tapal Wind Energy (Private) Limited, setting up a 30MW wind power project in Sindh. The plant has commenced commercial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal local counsel for Gul Ahmed Wind Energy Limited, setting up a 50MW wind power project in Sindh. The plant has commenced commercial operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal counsel for various companies developing and operating small gas-fired captive power projects (10MW to 30MW) in Sindh, including Omni Power, Dadu Power, Shikarpur Power, Thatta Power, Hi-Tech, Galaxy Power etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor to Sindh Nooriabad Power Companies for the development of two 50MW gas-fired power projects being set up for the first time under Public Private Partnership in Nooriabad, Sindh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advising K-Electric in the development of three (3) 50 MW projects each in Tehsil Vindar, Uthal and Bela of Baluchistan region through the \u201cCompetitive Bidding Process\u201d under the regulatory regime for competitive bidding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Legal advisor to Sindh Nooriabad Power Companies for the development of two 50MW gas-fired power projects being set up for the first time under Public Private Partnership in Nooriabad, Sindh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal consultant to Investment Department, Government of Sindh, for establishing in PPP mode the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone project, which is part of the nine special economic zones planned under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor from feasibility to signing of the PPP agreement with the private partner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor to the successful consortium for the Malir Expressway Project, an infrastructure project to be built in PPP mode, and thereafter Malir Expressway (Private) Limited in its signing of the concession agreement with the Government of Sindh and related matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor to Deokjae Construction Company (Private) Limited, the private party in the Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas dual carriageway, a public-private partnership project in Sindh.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor to South Asia Terminals Pakistan Limited, which operates a deep port terminal under a concession granted by the Karachi Port Trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor in an unsolicited proposal for an infrastructure project involving a bridge proposed to be built in PPP mode in Sindh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal advisor representing a consortium in an unsolicited proposal for a road infrastructure project proposed to be built in PPP mode in Punjab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Fuel Supply Contracts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- Legal counsel for various companies for procurement of fuel, including gas, RLNG, HSFO, and coal, with respect to various thermal-powered power plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Further information<\/mark><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\nEducation<\/summary>
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- Cardiff University, BVC, 1999<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- London School of Economics, MSc, 1998<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- University of Hull, LLB (Hons), 1997<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- University of Punjab, BA, 1994<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Languages<\/summary>
\nEnglish and Urdu<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Memberships<\/summary>
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- Honourable Society of Lincoln\u2019s Inn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sindh High Court Bar Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sindh Bar Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Practice areas<\/summary>
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- Corporate<\/a> and commercial<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Banking and finance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Projects<\/a>, energy and infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
News and insights <\/summary>
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- <\/a>Pakistan Mining Law: Lexology Panoramic Guide<\/a> – March 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA advises Nippon Express on TCS Logistics stake in Pakistan<\/a> – February 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Advises on Acquisition of Novartis Pakistan by Getz Group<\/a> – December 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA advises PIGL on Attock Cement Pakistan proposed stake sale<\/a> – December 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Advises PTCL on Landmark Telenor Acquisition<\/a> – November 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Advises Lenders on Islamic Finance Facility for PetPak Films<\/a> – October 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan\u2019s First Green Captive Power Project under Ijarah structure<\/a> – October 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Public Procurement Law<\/a> – July 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Public Private Partnership Laws 2025 – Lexology Panoramic Guide<\/a> – November 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA advises BYD on strategic entry into Pakistan\u2019s EV Market<\/a> – November 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA BG advises TotalEnergies on sale of shares in Total Parco Pakistan<\/a> – September 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Chambers Global Practice Guide: Doing Business in Pakistan 2024<\/a> – September 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Barker Gillette PK Advises Leading Foreign Mining Company on Balochistan Acquisition<\/a> – September 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Public-Private Partnership Projects in Punjab<\/a> – July 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Barker Gillette PK advises Ravi Urban Development Authority<\/a> – February 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Faisal Spinning Mills signs renewable wind plant deal to cut energy costs<\/a> – January 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Expert witness in the Cayman Islands K-Electric dispute<\/a> – November 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Chapter of the Chambers Corporate M&A Guide<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lexology Public Private Partnerships in Pakistan<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Endeavor Global expands into Pakistan<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Chapter of the Lexology “Get the Deal Through” Guide on Public-Private Partnerships<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pakistan Chapter of the Chambers Corporate M&A Guide<\/a> – August 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Working capital financing for Punjab Thermal Power<\/a> – February 2023<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- RIAA Barker Gillette (Pakistan) engaged to advise on major highway projects<\/a> – February 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Recognition and awards<\/summary>
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\nChambers Asia-Pacific 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- “He is a good and experienced lawyer.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal is always prompt and friendly. He knows the legality and the consequences inside out. And if there are things to be rechecked, he gets back accordingly.” <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat is well versed in dealing with complex commercial matters.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Legal 500 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- “Bilal Shaukat has been one of our most trusted external counsels. His legal and business acumen is very good, great negotiating and client management, prompt and detailed attention to matters has made him one of our most trusted and reliable external counsels.” <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “We have extensively worked with Bilal Shaukat and have been very pleased. The team is well-versed in the laws, drafting, and business requirements and has great negotiating skills. Their prompt closure of projects has led to a number of successful projects for us.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- “He is gem of a person. He is very professional, suave and has very good commercial understanding of the matter.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal is commercially aware and technically excellent, as well as being highly personable and a pleasure to deal with.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat has been consistently supportive and responsive. He has a sound understanding of the business and regulatory environment.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chambers Global Guide 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- “Bilal is commercially aware and technically excellent, as well as being highly personable and a pleasure to deal with.” <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “He has a sound understanding of the business and regulatory environment.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat has been consistently supportive and responsive.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Legal 500 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- “We have closely worked with Bilal Shaukat who is really well versed and always provides detailed responses.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “I recommend working with Bilal Shaukat due to his commercial knowledge and in-depth understanding of the energy sector. Further, what is most appreciable is his prompt responses and availability, regardless of whether he is in the country or not. This immediate accessibility has been key in strengthening my relationship and trust with him as the same is considered pivotal for in-house legal department.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat’s positive attitude, work commitment and understanding of the company culture and its business needs has played an important role in maintaining and growing our relation together.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chambers Asia Pacific 2022<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- “Bilal\u202fis a very capable lawyer with a good project financing documentation skill set. He has clarity on the requirements and a problem-solving approach.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “His strength is patiently listening to issues, honing in on what is relevant and significant, identifying the risks and clearly explaining the associated risks and solutions whilst weighing financial, commercial, operational and relationship risks and consequences.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Very well respected in the power area.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chambers Asia Pacific 2021<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- “Bilal Shaukat receives praise from clients for the depth of his knowledge and his ability to handle both the legal and commercial aspects of transactions. He maintains a highly active practice representing energy companies in their project finance deals.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat is a distinguished practitioner with substantial experience on energy sector M&A. One client comments: “Bilal generally advises us on all areas of corporate laws and restructuring. He is competent and thorough with a vast amount of knowledge.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- “Bilal Shaukat is admired for his adept handling of energy projects, regularly assisting clients with development and financing matters. A client comments: “Bilal has probably the best commercial acumen of all the lawyers.” Another agrees, stating how “the Karachi power sector is basically handled by Bilal.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The Legal 500 2021<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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- “Bilal Shaukat has been a pleasure to work with due to his politeness, availability and responsiveness.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3463,"template":"","class_list":["post-3195","our-team","type-our-team","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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- RIAA advises Nippon Express on TCS Logistics stake in Pakistan<\/a> – February 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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