Vellani & Vellani

The full-service law firm Vellani & Vellani can trace its roots back to 1937. The firm has offices in Islamabad and Karachi. Key figures at the firm include senior partner Badaruddin Vellani. 

Focusses/ specialisms      

Ranked among the top-tier firms in Pakistan, Vellani & Vellani is known for banking, M&A and projects work. 

While the firm’s banking team advises on matters such as syndicated loans, credit facilities and project financings, it also has expertise in Shariah-compliant structures including murabaha (cost-plus financing), istisna’a (Islamic project financing), ijara (capital leasing), musharakah (partnership finance) financings, and takaful (Islamic insurance) deals. 

In M&A, the firm advises on matters including joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, demergers, spin-offs, divestments and franchises. 

In the projects space, the firm has a particular focus on the oil and gas sector. 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Banking and finance 

"The ease of approaching partners and associates at V&V is a big plus. They are excellent at reverting in a timely manner and with easy-to-understand advice." 

Project finance 

"Legal knowledge and market knowledge is excellent. Provide practical advice."