Nadir Altaf Email & Phone Number

Experienced and recognized lawyer with a specialization in energy, infrastructure, M&A, contracts, international disputes, and arbitration.With 29 years of law practice, I provide strategic guidance and represent public and private corporate clients in sectors such as Oil, Gas, Energy & Infrastructure (including coal, RLNG, gas, hydel, renewables like solar/wind/biomass/waste to energy), Project Financing, Contract Drafting, Administrative Law, Litigation & Arbitration, and ESG compliance. I have collaborated with top-tier law firms on complex transactions.As project counsel, in collaboration with an English law firm, I secured three LCIA arbitral awards, including one against the Government of Pakistan. I managed the recognition and enforcement of these awards in court and successfully settled one, receiving the awarded amount.I have led and coordinated with technical and commercial-legal teams of clients to successfully close several major projects.Proven specialisation in:- M&A, Oil, gas & grid/off-grid energy/project finance, EPC & construction/employment/banking/contract, civil & constitution practice- International arbitration;- Legislative drafting and drafting legal documents & documents with legal implications; and- Legal assistance in establishing independent power projects (IPPs) in Pakistan & AJ&KSkills:- Power Projects - Expertise in solar, wind, hydropower, biomass & bagasse (co-gen), and thermal (HSD/RFO, coal & gas) power projects. Extensive experience in collaborating with both foreign and local sponsors and lenders under respective federal (AEDB/PPIB) and provincial power policies (including AJ&K).- IPPs Representation - Representing commissioned Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in regulatory compliance related to generation and distribution activities, licensing and tariff matters, bilateral contracts, and second-tier authorizations. Skilled in distribution franchising.- Regulatory Compliance - Handling regulatory compliance, licensing, and tariff issues for power generation and distribution.- Contracts and Authorisations - Managing bilateral contracts and securing necessary authorizations for power projects.Co-led the USAID’s US$60 million Pakistan Power Distribution Improvement Program, contributing significantly to its success.