A collaborating firm of Andersen Global
A collaborating firm of Andersen Global
Pakistan’s Legacy Firm with Global Reach
50+ Years of Experience
About Us
SAMDANI QURESHI AQLAAL (SQA) is the result of a merger between two boutique law firms, Samdani & Qureshi and AQLAAL Advocates.
With a combined experience of over 50 years in specialized areas of law, the two firms joined forces in January 2023 to offer clients a diversified range of expertise under a single name.
SQA is the exclusive member law firm of Andersen Global in Pakistan, giving our clients immediate access to Andersen’s worldwide network and enhancing the Firm’s ability to provide seamless international services.
Samdani & Qureshi (formerly Walker Martineau Saleem) was founded in 1989 by the late Justice K.M.A. Samdani and Barrister Farrukh Qureshi, while AQLAAL Advocates was established in 2001 by Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan.
The Firm carries forward the legacy of distinguished jurists such as Justice K.M.A. Samdani, Justice M.S.H. Quraishi, Justice Fazl-e-Karim and Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan.
SQA’s principal office is located in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, with correspondence offices in all major cities, and international outreach through our collaborating firms abroad.
Our priority is to deliver expert and efficient legal services without compromising on cost-effectiveness. We take pride in the trust our clients place in our professional handling of their matters.
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We provide high-quality legal services, with a team of experienced attorneys ready to guide you through complex legal challenges.
Arbitration
The Firm has extensive expertise in Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Corporate & Commercial
The Firm handles a wide range of general and specialized corporate and commercial matters.
Power Projects
The Firm has advised on all legal aspects of major hydropower and renewable energy projects.
Public Private Partnership
The Firm has significant experience in the PPP arena in Pakistan, particularly during the framework development and project structuring phases.
Telecommunications & IT
The Firm is recognized as a leading law firm in telecommunications and information technology.
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