A collaborating firm of Andersen Global
A collaborating firm of Andersen Global
Barrister Farrukh Karim Qureshi
Barrister Farrukh Karim Qureshi
Barrister at Law
Founding & Managing Partner
Mr. Qureshi has been involved in international arbitrations before the International Chamber of Commerce, Paris (ICC), International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (“ICSID”), Washington, the Arbitration Institute of Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and Ad Hoc Tribunals.
He specializes in construction/engineering and public-private partnership contracts, project finance, securitization, corporate, constitutional, arbitration, human resource policies, public-private partnerships, and advisory work.
Besides leading one of the premier ADR practices in Pakistan for 35 years, he has acted as counsel to the Government of Pakistan, multinational organizations, banks, diplomatic missions, and others.
As legal counsel, in Islamabad, he has provided legal services:
– In 2019 to China Gazuba Group Company in Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project, which related to the construction of Hydro Power Project, in relation to contract administration and Client’s claims against the Employer.
– In 2018 to China Gazuba Group Company in Suki Kinari Hydropower Project, , which related to the construction of Hydro Power Project, in relation to, development and financial close of the project.
– In 2019 to project company in Karot Hydropower Project, , which related to the construction of Hydro Power Project, in relation to, land acquisition, land owners’ litigation and employment related issues.
– In 2017 to project company in Iqbal Power Project , which related to the construction of Hydro Power Project, in relation to, negotiations for transfer of the project by the sponsors.
– In 2020 to China Gazuba Group Company in Dasu Hydro Power Project, , which related to the construction of Hydro Power Project, in relation to, finalization of the client’s Bid and review of the contract documents.
– In 2018 to-date, to Voith Germany in Tarbela 4 th ExtensionVoith (Germany and China) , which related to the construction of Hydro Power Project, in relation to, contract administration, proceedings before the Dispute Board and claims of the client against the Employer (WAPDA).
– Experience in the capacity of counsel to various banks and leasing companies, including (Khushali Bank (to-date), Askari Bank (to-date), Askari Leasing (till 2018), Khaber Bank (todate), First MicroFinance Bank (2012-2016) have experience of reviewing, commenting on, amending and advising in connection with documents, agreements, letters (e.g. deeds of mortgage, hypothecation, fixed and floating charges, assignments of choses in action and insurances, trusts, direct agreements, etc.)
– Creating security in favour of lenders to finance; measures for perfection of security including stamping and registration of security documents with the registration authorities (Khushali Bank and Khaber Bank (to-datae).
– Assisted in the conduct of financial forensic audit of the Claimant’s claim in the mtter of Bayindir Insaat Inc. Turkey vs Pakistan in 2022.
– Assisted in the conduct of financial forensic audit of the Claimant’s claim in the matter of Agility, Kuwait v Pakistan in 2015.
EXPERIENCE OF BARRISTER FARRUKH K. QURESHI AND DR NUDRAT E. PIRACHA IN ICSID PROCEEDINGS
Case Name | Type | Role |
Agility for Public Warehousing Company K.S.C. v. Islamic Republic of Pakistan (ICSID Case No. ARB/11/8) | Arbitration | Counsel |
Bayindir Insaat Turizm Ticaret Ve Sanayi A.S. v. Islamic Republic of Pakistan (ICSID Case No. ARB/03/29) | Arbitration | Counsel |
International Company for Railway Systems (ICRS) v. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (ICSID Case No. ARB/09/13) | Arbitration | Counsel |
EXPERIENCE IN ARBITRATION PROCEEDINGS
Case Name | Type | Role |
Chinese Company v Capital Steel | Arbitration | Counsel |
Iflix v Pakistan Telecommunication Limited Company | Arbitration | Counsel |
Catalyst v. National Telecommunication Company | Arbitration | Counsel |
ICC Case regarding a dispute relating to the Jordan Light Rail System. | Arbitration | Counsel |
ICC arbitration between a Turkish company and a German supplier | Arbitration | Counsel |
ICC arbitration relating to a petroleum concession in Pakistan | Arbitration | Counsel |
SCC arbitration relating to valuation of shares and matters of Competition law involving a Multinational Norwegian Company | Arbitration | Counsel |
SIAC Arbitration between Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited and Iflix relating to contractual disputes | Arbitration | Counsel |
A DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre (Dubai International Financial Centre) between Porsche and a Pakistani Company | Arbitration | Counsel |
Ad hoc arbitration between the Government of Pakistan and an Italian firm, Astaldi | Arbitration | Counsel |
Ad hoc arbitration between the Government of Pakistan and an Italian firm, PAVITO | Arbitration | Counsel |
Ad hoc arbitration in Bayindir v Pakistan | Arbitration | Counsel |
Ad hoc arbitrations Shaheen Pay Tv v. Telecom Foundation | Arbitration | Counsel |
Ad hoc arbitrations Zahra v. National Telecommunications | Arbitration | Counsel |
Ad hoc arbitrations Hakas v. National Highway Authority | Arbitration | Counsel |
Ad hoc arbitration National Logistic Cell v. National Highway Authority | Arbitration | Counsel |
Dispute before a DAB appointed by ICC in relation to a dispute between the Government of Jordan and Pakistani, Kuwaiti, Jordanian and Mauritian companies. | Dispute Arbitration Board | Counsel |
Mr. Qureshi has also contributed to forensic audits and expert assessments in major ICSID disputes, assisting in the financial and legal analysis of claims in Bayindir Insaat Inc. v. Pakistan and Agility v. Pakistan. His experience before Dispute Adjudication Boards and his role in advising on the intersection of bilateral investment treaties and domestic law further reinforce his standing as a trusted counsel in high-value disputes.
Some other notable arbitrations in which he has represented clients are as follow (due to the confidential nature of the arbitration, full details cannot be disclosed):
- A Kuwaiti Company v. Islamic Republic of Pakistan (ICSID Case)
- A Turkish Company v. Islamic Republic of Pakistan (ICSID Case)
- A consortium of Kuwaiti, Jordanian and Pakistani Companies. Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (ICSID Case)
- An ICC Arbitration Award while representing British Power International Limited (UK).
- Represented Eastern Testing Services (Pvt) Limited in an arbitration proceeding against OGDCL regarding a dispute related to the payment of provincial sales tax.
- SQA partner acted as a Member of the Annulment Committee in Raymond Charles Eyre (British), Montrose Developments (Private) Limited (Sri Lanka) v. Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka)
- Chinese Company v a local entity
- Iflix v Pakistan Telecommunication Limited Company
- A Pakistani Entity v. National Telecommunication Company
- ICC Case regarding a dispute relating to the Jordan Light Rail System.
- ICC arbitration between a Turkish company and a German supplier
- ICC arbitration relating to a petroleum concession in Pakistan
- SCC arbitration about the valuation of shares and matters of Competition law involving a Multinational Norwegian Company
- SIAC Arbitration between Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited and Iflix relating to contractual disputes
- A DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre (Dubai International Financial Centre) between a German and Pakistani Company
- Ad hoc arbitration between the Government of Pakistan and an Italian company
- Ad hoc arbitration between the Government of Pakistan and an Italian company Ad hoc arbitration between a Turkish Company v Pakistan
- Ad hoc arbitrations A local entity and Telecom Foundation
- Ad hoc arbitrations a local company and National Telecommunications
- Ad hoc arbitrations between a local company and National Highway Authority
- Ad hoc arbitration between NLC and National Highway Authority
- The dispute before a DAB appointed by ICC concerning a dispute between the Government of Jordan and Pakistani, Kuwaiti, Jordanian and Mauritian companies.
- Won an ICC Arbitration Award while representing British Power International Limited (UK). The arbitration proceedings were held in Dubai.
- A dispute involvingquestions relating to the effect of Bilateral Investment Treaties in Pakistan, which eventually came up for adjudication before the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The final judgment laid down principles determining the jurisdiction of Pakistani and foreign courts to adjudicate upon disputes arising out of contracts executed in Pakistan containing provisions for resolving disputes under the Arbitration Act 1940.