Syed Qalb-i-Hassan & PartnersAdvocates & Legal Counsel

Our Team

Counsel defined by distinction.

Founding & Managing Partner

Syed Qalb-i-Hassan

Founding Partner | Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of Pakistan | Former Judge, Islamabad High Court | Former President, Supreme Court Bar Association

Syed Qalb-i-Hassan is the founding partner of Syed Qalb-i-Hassan & Partners, and one of Pakistan's most distinguished legal figures. His career, spanning nearly four decades, reflects a rare combination of courtroom mastery, judicial service, and leadership within the legal profession.

Career

Mr. Hassan began his legal career in 1987 at the law firm of Mirza Anwar Baig in Rawalpindi–Islamabad, where he became a member of the Rawalpindi Bar Association before progressing to the Rawalpindi High Court Bar. In 2002, he was licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Pakistan and joined the Supreme Court Bar Association — a milestone that placed him among the country's leading litigators and deepened his expertise in civil, corporate, constitutional, and arbitration law. Following the passing of his mentor, Mirza Anwar Baig, he assumed leadership of the firm. In 2008, Mr. Hassan was appointed a Judge of the Islamabad High Court, a role that further distinguished his contribution to Pakistan's judiciary.

Litigation Experience

Mr. Hassan's litigation practice spans some of the most demanding matters in Pakistani law. Over the course of his career, he has led major commercial disputes, high-profile political cases, constitutional matters, tax litigation, civil law proceedings, and cases before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) — a record that reflects both the breadth and the depth of his legal command.

Education

  • Law degree, University of the Punjab

Practice Areas

  • Civil Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Arbitration

Career Timeline

  1. 1987

    Began practice at the firm of Mirza Anwar Baig, Rawalpindi–Islamabad.

  2. 1990s

    Member, Rawalpindi Bar Association, then the Rawalpindi High Court Bar.

  3. 2002

    Licensed as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

  4. 2004

    Elected member of the Punjab Bar Council.

  5. 2005–present

    Member of the Pakistan Bar Council, now serving his fifth consecutive term.

  6. 2008

    Appointed a Judge of the Islamabad High Court.

  7. 2013

    Appointed Vice-Chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council.

  8. 2019–20

    Served as President of the Supreme Court Bar Association.

Partners & Associates

Our legal team

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Syed Saim Hassan

Partner

Syed Saim Hassan is a Partner at Syed Qalb-i-Hassan & Partners, bringing extensive litigation experience spanning a decade to the firm's practice. Renowned for a measured yet incisive command of complex litigation, he has cultivated a distinguished practice in criminal defense, with particular authority in white-collar crime and the criminal dimensions of corporate disputes, complemented by a dedicated overseas practice serving clients across borders.

Career

Mr. Hassan's litigation career began at RKA Law, where he gained early distinction across district court proceedings. He joined Syed Qalb-i-Hassan & Partners in 2019, and his contributions to the firm's litigation practice were formally recognized with his elevation to Partner in 2023.

Education

  • Law degree, University of Essex Law School
  • University of East Anglia

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law
  • White-Collar Crime
  • Corporate Criminal Litigation
  • Overseas Practice

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Muhammad Fareed Chaudary

Advocate, Supreme Court of Pakistan | Associate Partner

Muhammad Fareed Chaudary is an Associate Partner at Syed Qalb-i-Hassan & Partners, and among the firm's most seasoned litigators. With over twenty years at the firm, he has distinguished himself as a leading litigation attorney across the twin cities, commanding particular authority in civil litigation and service matters, with a specialized mastery of land revenue law.

Career

Mr. Chaudary has been an integral part of Syed Qalb-i-Hassan & Partners for over two decades, cultivating a deep and intimate command of legal practice through years of sustained dedication. His courtroom acumen and unwavering commitment have earned him elevation to the rank of Associate Partner, along with a reputation defined by precision, persistence, and mastery of the courtroom.

Education

  • LLB (Honours), Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan

Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation
  • Service Matters
  • Land Revenue Law

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Amir Akbar Azam Hoti

Barrister | Senior Associate

Amir Akbar Azam Hoti is a Senior Associate at Syed Qalb-i-Hassan & Partners, distinguished by extensive litigation experience across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. This breadth of courtroom exposure complements a practice built on corporate law, intellectual property, tax litigation, and commercial litigation.

Career

Mr. Hoti brings a rigorous, internationally-honed legal training to a wide-ranging practice at the firm, having built substantial courtroom experience across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi. This depth of litigation exposure, paired with his command of corporate, intellectual property, tax, and commercial matters, defines the distinctive value he brings to clients.

Education

  • LLB, University of London
  • Bar Vocational Course, Lincoln's Inn, United Kingdom
  • Aitchison College, Lahore

Practice Areas

  • Corporate Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Tax Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation

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Syed Jawad Hassan

Advocate, High Court

Syed Jawad Hassan is a corporate lawyer at Syed Qalb-i-Hassan & Partners, bringing a distinctive, globally-informed perspective to the firm's corporate practice.

Career

Mr. Hassan joined the firm in 2018 and has since built a practice grounded in commercial acumen and legal precision, informed by his background in both business and law.

Education

  • Master of Laws (LLM), University of London (2024)
  • Bachelor of Laws, University of London
  • Bachelor of Business, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Practice Areas

  • Corporate Law

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Syed Hamza Hassan

Senior Associate

Syed Hamza Hassan is a corporate lawyer at Syed Qalb-i-Hassan & Partners, bringing energy, ambition, and a keen legal mind to the firm's corporate practice.

Career

Mr. Hassan applies his legal training with diligence and care, contributing to the firm's corporate practice with a commitment to excellence and integrity in every matter he handles.

Education

  • LLB, University of London

Practice Areas

  • Corporate Law

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Usman Malick

Advocate

Usman Malick is an Advocate at Syed Qalb-i-Hassan & Partners, the newest addition to the firm's growing team. He brings a dedicated, result-oriented approach to civil and family law, offering clients clear, practical counsel grounded in the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Career

Since joining the firm, Mr. Malick has focused on civil and family disputes, the drafting and handling of legal notices, and tailored legal solutions crafted around each client's specific circumstances — building a practice defined by diligence and precision from the outset.

Education

  • LL.B. (Hons.), University of London (2020–2023)
  • Intermediate, Forman Christian College, Lahore (2018–2019)
  • Matriculation, Unique High School, Lahore (2016–2017)

Practice Areas

  • Civil Litigation & Disputes
  • Family Law Matters
  • Legal Notices & Correspondence
  • Legal Consultation & Advisory