ABS & Co has once again been recognised in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 rankings, with multiple practice areas securing prominent positions. The results reflect the firm’s continued involvement in complex and high-value matters across transactional, regulatory, and contentious work, as well as the growing market visibility of its lawyers.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 rankings underscore the depth of ABS & Co’s bench. Beyond the firm’s partners, individual associates are recognized for their role in advising on significant mandates and for their standing in the market. This breadth of recognition reflects an institutional approach built on collaboration, technical excellence, and sustained investment in talent development. Taken together, the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 results reinforce ABS & Co’s position as a leading full-service law firm in Pakistan, with proven capability and continuity across its Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 practices.
Real Estate and Construction
ABS & Co has been ranked Tier 1 in Real Estate and Construction, underscoring the firm’s market-leading position in advising on complex real estate developments, infrastructure projects, and public private partnership structures. The practice is particularly noted for its ability to integrate legal advice with technical and commercial inputs, working closely with engineers, project management consultants, and contract specialists to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Practice Heads
- Bakhtawar Bilal Soofi
- Salman Hanif
- Usman Jillani
This recognition reflects the team’s consistent involvement in large-scale development projects and its strong reputation for handling sophisticated joint venture and PPP arrangements.
Corporate and M&A
The Corporate and M&A practice at ABS & Co has been ranked Tier 2, reflecting its strong standing in advising both private sector clients and public bodies on corporate transactions, restructurings, and governance matters. The team is particularly distinguished for its close collaboration with the firm’s dispute resolution lawyers, enabling seamless support on contentious aspects of corporate and infrastructure-driven transactions.
Practice Heads
- Sarjeel Mowahid
- Samar Masood
Key Lawyers
- Ena Murakami (Associate)
The practice has advised on significant acquisitions, group restructurings, and high-value public sector PPP initiatives, and continues to be recognised for its cross-border capabilities and commercial approach.
Dispute Resolution
ABS & Co is ranked Tier 2 in Dispute Resolution, reaffirming its stature as a leading litigation and arbitration practice in Pakistan. The team is regularly instructed in complex disputes arising from construction, engineering, regulatory, tax, employment, and constitutional matters.
Practice Heads
- Ahmer Bilal Soofi
- Bakhtawar Bilal Soofi
- Usman Jillani
- Sarjeel Mowahid
Key Lawyers
- Zain Kashif (Associate)
The ranking reflects the team’s depth of courtroom experience, strategic advisory capabilities, and strong track record in representing financial institutions, regulators, government entities, and corporate clients.
Labour and Employment
ABS & Co’s Labour and Employment practice has also been recognised at Tier 2. The team advises on a wide spectrum of employment law matters, including regulatory compliance, workforce restructuring, employment disputes, and advisory support for large organisations operating in regulated sectors.
This recognition highlights the firm’s ability to integrate employment advice with its broader corporate, projects, and dispute resolution practices.
Projects and Energy
The Projects and Energy practice of ABS & Co has been ranked Tier 2, reflecting its prominent role in advising on high-profile infrastructure, energy, and renewable projects across Pakistan. The team is particularly noted for its expertise in navigating complex constitutional, environmental, procurement, and regulatory frameworks at both federal and provincial levels.
Practice Heads
- Ahmed Reza Mirza
- Amna Warsi
- Ayasha Warsi
Key Lawyers
- Khadeeja Ahmad (Associate)
The practice has been involved in major EPC disputes, regulatory litigation, and the structuring and implementation of large-scale PPP projects. Associate-level recognition in this category reflects the firm’s commitment to building technically strong and commercially astute teams.
Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT)
ABS & Co has been ranked Tier 3 in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications category. This ranking acknowledges the firm’s growing engagement with clients operating in technology-driven and regulated digital sectors, and its developing practice in advising on regulatory, commercial, and compliance matters within the TMT space.
