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Akhund Forbes, Corporate and Commercial Law Firm has been appointed to the panel of legal advisers of United Bank Limited (UBL). UBL is one of the largest commercial banks in Pakistan with assets in excess of Rs.550 billion (US$6.626 billion). It has over 1,110 branches across Pakistan together with several overseas branches as well. In addition to its exceptional retail banking network, UBL also has a stellar investment banking group that is involved in some of the largest transactions in Pakistan in a range of industry sectors.
Commenting on the appointment, UBL’s Company Secretary & Chief Legal Counsel Mr Aqeel Ahmed Nasir said: “The appointment of AF on our panel of external legal counsels will help us foster a relationship with AF and utilise the best array of legal services from AF. We look forward to working with AF.”
Commenting on the appointment, Managing Partner Rizwan Akhund said: “We are delighted to have been appointed on UBL’s panel of legal advisers. Our appointment marks an important first step in forging a strong relationship with one of the market leaders in the Pakistan banking sector.”
Partner Rabel Akhund said: “Akhund Forbes’ appointment to the UBL panel will enable us to use our strong corporate, investment banking and litigation capabilities to deliver the same in-depth, value added and excellent legal service to one of Pakistan’s oldest financial institutions that our clients have come to expect from us. We welcome this opportunity and look forward to working with the UBL team.”
18 August 2009
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