ZAFAR & ASSOCIATES - LLP | Iram Fatima - Partner

Iram Fatima

Iram Fatima is partner and working as a legal consultant and litigator in commercial, transactional, real estate, family, corporate, and civil matters.

She is involved in contentious and non-contentious work, spanning the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law, including drafting and vetting of contracts. Her primary case load concerns with contract enforcement, as well as related issues such as corporate entity establishment and family dispute resolution proceedings.


Career History


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ZAFAR & ASSOCIATES - LLP | Partner

January 2009 – Present | Lahore, Pakistan

Over 12 years of experience successfully practicing corporate, commercial, contract enforcement, commercial litigation, family law, child protection, representing Pakistan and international businesses in a wide range of matters, such as:


  • Legal expertise on family law affairs inclusive of children rights protection;

  • Legal expertise on contract enforcement and construction permits;

  • Legal expertise on business governance and related affairs;

  • Legal expertise on drafting / vetting of business contracts;

  • Legal expertise on representing clients before High Court on related affairs; and

  • Legal expertise on doing business and related projects.


Volunteer Experience & Causes


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Welfare Organisation for Women | Legal Advisor

2009 | Human Rights

Assisted the NGO on various projects on account of legal and related issues.


Educational Qualifications


D.C.L. - Legal Studies | University Law College - University of the Punjab

2016 – 2017 | Lahore, Pakistan

Masters in Political Sciences | University of the Punjab

2012 – 2014 | Lahore, Pakistan

D.B.L. - Legal Studies | University Law College - University of the Punjab

2010 – 2011 | Lahore, Pakistan

LL.B. – Legal Studies | Quaid-e-Azam Law College - University of the Punjab

2006 – 2009 | Lahore, Pakistan

B.A. – Bachelor of Arts | University of the Punjab

2004 – 2005 | Lahore, Pakistan


Academic Achievements


  • Secured Grade A in Matriculation Exams held by BISE

  • Secured 1st Division in F.A Exams held by BISE

  • Secured 1st Division in B.A Exams held by University of Punjab

  • Secured 1st Division in M.A Exams held by University of Punjab

  • Secured Overall 4th Position in LL.B. III in Punjab University

  • Secured 3rd Position in Quaid-e-Azam Law College Lahore in LL.B. III

  • Secured 5th Position in Quaid-e-Azam Law College Lahore in LL.B. II


Honours & Awards


  • Gold Medal in Company Law

  • Gold Medal in Law of Torts

  • Gold Medal in Conveyancing and Pleading

  • Gold Medal in Law of Equity

  • Silver Medal in Labour and Taxation Law

  • Silver Medal in Minor Acts

  • Silver Medal in Qanun-e-Shahadat

  • Special Certificate for Outstanding Performance in Law of Equity

  • Designated as Research Associate for the year 2007 – 2008


Professional Achievements


  • Rendered legal opinion to Clyde & CO in relation to insurance claim presented to reinsurers;

  • Review of laws affecting marginalized businessmen and suggesting necessary amendment in the same to SMEDA;

  • Review and vetting of HR Field Policy Manual and Employment Agreements in view of prevalent laws and practice for ZTE and Chemonics Int. (USAID Project);

  • Time to time legal opinions to M/s. Chemonics, M/s. Management System International (MSI) - USAID Contractors, CIMMYT and M/s. Louis Dreyfus over contractual enforcements in respect of employment and labour laws;

  • Drafting and vetting of Master Franchise, Consultancy Service, Area Development Franchise, Lease, Collaboration, Hire / Purchase Agreement, Stock Subscription, Joint Venture, Retainership Agreement, Board Resolutions, MOUs, Sale Agreements and Contract, Employment and Severance Agreement;

  • Vetting of first Concession Agreement under BOT mode for the Punjab Transport Department and suggesting necessary amendments in Motor Vehicle Ordinance 1965 and Rules 1969 in view of newly introduced Vehicle Inspection and Certification System in Punjab;

  • Review and vetting of Lahore Knowledge Park Infrastructure Development Agreement with Infrastructure Development Authority of the Punjab;

  • Verification of title documents / ownership from the concerned sub-registrar, revenue officer, housing society and regulatory authority;

  • Assessment of market value of the properties for the purposes of acquisition and sale;

  • Handled proficiently various Family, Guardian, Succession, Rent, Real Estate, Revenue, Specific Performance, Declaration, Labour laws related matters;

  • Assisted Dr. Zafar- Senior Partner, Zafar & Associates in preparing and rendering Legal Expert Opinion and submitting his deposition before UK Court of Session in the year 2013 over legality of divorce proceedings conducted and finalized in Pakistan;

  • Formulated Legal Opinion pertaining to rights of Government of Pakistan over the properties of deceased Pakistani situated abroad and in Succession matters against Government of Pakistan for presentation before the District Court in Paphos, Cyprus;

  • Formulation of Legal Opinion over polygamy, registration of marriage, guardianship for submission before the UK, US or Canadian Embassy, objecting the Jurisdiction of Foreign Courts in deciding Family matters of Pakistani Muslim;

  • Drafted and prepared the case for Obtaining Mirror Judgment from the District Court in Gujrat under Sec. 13 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908;

  • Drafted and Prepared the Appeal pertaining to case of Succession and Administration of estate to be filed before the District Court, Islamabad and CPLA to be filed before the Supreme Court of Pakistan against Overseas Pakistani Foundation/ Government of Pakistan;

  • Drafting and Registration of Provident Fund Trust Deed and Rules thereunder for Frontier Works Organization (FWO), Nouryon, Be Be Jan Limited;

  • Assisting clients in energy sector, review of Project Documents including Implementation Agreement (IA), Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Sovereign Guarantee Agreement and Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA);

  • Conducted Due Diligence on behalf of different foreign and local client Companies interested in acquisition and merger;

  • Well experience of incorporation of companies in Pakistan as a Private Limited Company and Foreign Company in form of Branch office and liaison office, Drafting Plaints and Written Statements, Applications including Formulation of legal opinion on different issues;

  • Drafting and efficaciously filing of Complaint against Bank Al-Habib for M/s. Wah Nobel;

  • Drafting of Petition for Enforcement of foreign Arbitral Award for SUBWAY to be filed before Lahore or Sindh High Court;

  • Incorporation of different foreign and domestic private and subsidiary Companies in Pakistan and drafting its Memorandum and Articles of Associations;

  • Registration of M/s. Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (Gain) as an INGO with Economic Affairs Division, Pakistan

  • Drafting of Constitutional Petition for NESPAK, LDA, TEPA and NTS challenging the levy of Sales Tax on Services, withholding of tax on retention amount and conducting of allied research work;

  • Providing Legal Opinions and advice to LG, VIVO, Opus Inspection (Pvt) Ltd., Opus Inspection VICS Sindh (PVT) Ltd, M/s. Albayrak Turizm and M/s. Platform Turizm and representing, pleading and contesting their cases before different forums such a High Court, Labour Courts, PESSI;

  • Submission of Legal Objections before the Askari Commercial Bank Ltd. on retention of funds in an Export Re-Finance Scheme Part I availed by M/s. Mazco Industries;

  • Drafting of CO for Protech Leather (Pvt) Ltd and Winding Up Petition of M/s. Mughal Surgical Private Limited;

  • Completion of Survey report as per case study assumption given by The World Bank for Doing Business 2012;

  • Assisted in formulation of questions of laws in matter of Sec 3 (A) Federal Excise Act wherein leading Sugar Mills are parties and writing of Article titled as Harmonization of Inconsistent Provision published in law journal over misinterpretation of the subsequently inserted provisos of Sec. 153 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 vide Finance Act 2009; and

  • Legal opinion over tax liability of Fondazione Politechnico Di Milano working in Multan, Pakistan over a Social Development project given to them by Govt. of Pakistan under Debt for Development Swap Agreement.


Professional Memberships


  • Member Punjab Bar Association

  • Lifetime Member Lahore Bar Association

  • Founder Member QLC Alumni Association

  • Member Study Circle Quaid-e-Azam Law College


What People Say About Us

  • Thank you for your email and the final draft. Indeed it is one of the finest drafts I have come across with. Certainly, your commitment level, eagerness to resolve, intellectual strength, attention to detail and legal expertise are commendable. Under your admirable guidance and direction, I have been able to maneuver with immense success and will reach fruition much earlier than anticipated. Thank you for being so supportive!

    Yaser Shan ~ Toronto, Canada
  • Thank you again so much for this wonderful service. I just wanted you both to know, I spent weeks searching for a service in Pakistan like this, that could legally handle payroll for a Pakistani employee for a US based business and so far I am extremely happy with your organization's service and punctuality. Your service thus far is absolutely amazing and I know Sunita is grateful that we were able to find your organization to ensure her position at our company.

    Prince E. Rich IV | CEO ~ Rich Technology Group LLC, USA
  • We are very happy with the work you have done. Its highly appreciated the professionalism and deep research by the team. Accept our deep gratitude! I do not know how to say Thank you to you and your team! It's a masterpiece you have created and we are very thankful for your help to assist in our social cause.

    Imtiaz Makhani ~ Karachi, Pakistan
  • Thank you very much for your fantastic support, which has been absolutely invaluable throughout the process. We really enjoyed working with you and look forward to plenty more opportunities for shared projects into the future.

    Dr. Albrecht Muser | KPMG ~ München, Germany
  • Working with all of you over the last years has been a pleasure and an honour! Your expertise, focus on customer service and professionalism make it possible for us to provide superior services to our clients and I am so grateful to you.

    Maude Burger-Smith ~ Cape Town, South Africa
  • We are glad to inform you the receipt of current outstanding balance in our bank account from the disputed party. Therefore we request you to arrange to close the dispute case with them as per our management decision. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the support and advice to solve this matter. It was pleasure working with you all.

    Rahul Meppad ~ Dubai, UAE
  • Thank you for your support in this process and for your great hospitality. Your assistance has been of great importance. It was also important to see and experience the high quality of your services and your well known firm.

    Magnus Greko ~ Sweden
  • Thank you for your support in this process. Your assistance has been invaluable. We are looking forward to a long lasting working relationship with you. Also, thank you for hospitality during these past days.

    Lothar Geilen ~ Germany
  • Dear Atty. Iram Fatima: I would like to let you know that my wife came in USA last week. The U.S. Embassy Islamabad approved her visa petition in the lights of all the wonderful endeavors done by you and Mr. Birach. It was a long legal battle of about 7 years. I must say that your law firm is one of the best in the country and you are a highly professional advocate. Dr. Zafar should feel proud to have you in his crew. Finally, again I would say Thanks for all your legal services and I am your best reference.

    Zubair Mufti ~ Texas, USA
  • Dear Dr Zafar and Iram: Thank you very much for timely submission of the excellent opinion letter. It is very well drafted and covers the key points. We very much appreciate your excellent and timely work in preparing the legal opinion.

    Mrs. Iqbal Farrukh ~ San Francisco, USA
  • Dear Attorney Iram Fatima: Thanks so much for all of your kind efforts in this area and I must admit that your legal firm is the best in the country.

    Zubair Mufti ~ Texas, USA
  • The efficiency and effectiveness of your services are much appreciated.

    James Alexander Linton Williams ~ UK
  • We are complately satisfied with the e-communication and provided services. We would like to thank the whole team, and Ms Iram Fatima in particular, for your professionalism and the Due Diligence you carried out.

    Elena Pavlova ~ France
  • Many thanks for this, and thank you for being so prompt. It is very appreciated.

    Alex Gilchrist ~ Somerset, UK
  • Thank you again for handling my case so well, I am honoured to be represented by you.

    Yolanda Slabbert ~ Port Elizabeth, South Africa
  • Thank you very much for your great attention to my case, I see that you're a very serious company and I'm happy that I've choose you.

    Sergio Lujan ~ Bogota, Colombia
  • I really appreciate the help and support provided by Zafar and Associates to our company. I don’t know what to say or how to thank you, but to tell the truth your services are really the best legal services we have ever received. You are truly a professional and effective law firm.

    Adnan Branbo ~ Dubai, UAE
  • Thank you very much for your contribution. We will review the information and incorporate it into the International Citation Manual of Washington University Global Studies Law Review. Your help is appreciated.

    Naomi Levin ~ Washington, USA
  • I wanted to let you know that i got the documents. And i wanted to thank you and the whole team who worked on my case. You all did a good job thanks again.

    Naima Ashraf ~ The Hague, Holland
  • Thank you very much for all the work you have done to ensure that the Death in Service benefit reaches the parents of the deceased. Are they expecting this money and do they understand where it is coming from? We appreciate your assistance and excellent work.

    Susan Bauer ~ London, UK
  • I have no words to express my gratitude to you. People like you are very rare and I have the privilege to know one of those. May God shower all blessings on to you and your family. I am a small man with only prayers on my lips.

    Dr. Haridev Bhargava ~ Saratoga, USA
  • I must say your handling of this matter has been totally sterling and I shall not have any hesitation in recommending you and your firm to others.

    Rosina Ahmad ~ UK
  • Good morning, I received the documents back yesterday afternoon. Thank you so much for your quick response to the job. We really appreciate it. Looking forward to working with you in the further.

    Mrs. Jan Malcolm ~ Auckland, New Zealand
  • Thank you very much for the case. It is just brilliant! I am so grateful that you went out of your way to help me.”

    Loraine Bhan ~ Suva, Fiji
  • I do appreciate highly the sense of commitment your office wishes to dedicate to the follow up of our question for information. I have transmitted the contents of your email IMMEDIATELY to the contact, together with confirmation of the highest esteem we attribute to the quality of the services rendered by ZAFAR & ASSOCIATES.

    Paul Wouters ~ Istanbul, Turkey
  • Thank you very much for the information and good news. I know you’ve been working too hard and I appreciate every single minute working with you all. It’s an experience to be in the team of hardworking people and I am very proud to be included.

    Evangeline Williams ~ Paphos, Cyprus
  • I would like to thank you for your swift and excellent service that your office recently provided us. I would definitely forward your contact information to my friends and family in reference to seeking legal matters in Pakistan. I would also inform Sean Hogan and his associates to pass on your contact information to any clients that may need assistance in the matters of law in Pakistan.

    Zarar Khan ~ Miami, USA
  • We are greatly impressed with your firm and the professional calibre of the partners. If acceptable, we would like to keep your firm as a reference for future projects. Please let me know.

    Tanaz Pardiwala ~ Barcelona, Spain
  • We are happy to inform you that we have received the original succession certificate via DHL. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your efforts, especially Dr. Zafar, who was kind enough to handle the security deposit at the court. With our best wishes and success for the New Year, to you and your esteemed team, we remain with.

    Mansur Asrar ~ Istanbul, Turkey
  • I am writing to convey to you how much I appreciate your prompt service! My mother called me today and informed me that 2 lawyers from your firm visited her. It is a pleasant surprise to know that such a law firm exists in our very own country. I would definitely recommend your firm to any friend who is in need of professional legal services in Pakistan.

    Naveed Ahmad ~ USA
  • I am truly very impressed with the follow up of your law firm. I never thought a Pakistani firm would be so aggressive and pro-active. Do you even happen to come to NYC? If so, then please look me up here when you visit next.

    Faisal Mumtaz ~ New York, USA
  • I want to thank you for all services you have rendered to us. I really appreciate it and hope on further cooperation.

    Petrov Andrey ~ Moscow, Russia
  • With God's help you have done a great thing for our family. Thank you so much for your diligence and expertise. We are truly grateful to God for all that is possible now. We also are looking forward to meeting you and your staff when we arrive in Pakistan next month. Please let us know if there is anything we can bring for you from the United States as a gift.

    Shaukat Minhas and Colleen Davidson ~ Dallas, USA
  • Your help in investigation case is well appreciated. My brother and I are ever grateful to you for obtaining the document. Thank you and god bless you and your practice team.

    Kevin Lessani - Dallas - USA
  • I greatly appreciate that your law firm is very careful in its preparation of petitions. In fact, the outcome of a legal fight greatly depends on how effectively a law firm has presented its case. If it fails to conceive in advance as to what it will have to face in defense, it can not prepare an effective petition. I admire that ZAFAR & ASSOCIATES - LLP are very careful in their initial step i.e. to prepare petition, around which the whole legal battle is fought.

    M. Iftikhar Sheikh ~ Dhahran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia