Abrar Langah

Legal and corporate affairs officer with experience in regulatory compliance, legislative and litigation drafting, and contract review at ICAP, working across Council, committee, and ministry-facing matters. Drafts legal opinions, vets and negotiates commercial agreements, and supports Bye-Law and Ordinance amendments through the federal approval process. Handles an active litigation docket before subordinate courts and tribunals of Sindh.

Senior Officer, Legal & Corporate Affairs - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) - Karachi

(2024-11)

Promoted from Officer, Jul 2026

• Draft and vet amendments to ICAP's Bye-Laws and Ordinances when new programs or regulatory changes require them, including notifications and comparative statements, and coordinate related correspondence with the Ministry of Finance and the Law & Justice Division through to gazette notification.
• Draft legal opinions and advisory notes for the Quality Assurance Department, Investigation Committee, and Overseas Coordinating Committee on statutory interpretation, election law, and governance referrals.
• Prepare agendas and verbatim minutes for Council meetings, along with a short summary of key decisions circulated for internal follow-up.
• Draft, vet, and negotiate MOUs and agreements on the Institute's behalf, including education, construction, rental, and service contracts.
• Introduced a structured resubmission process to reduce delays during the legislative approval cycle.
• Handle an active litigation docket before subordinate courts and tribunals of Sindh, drafting and filing suits, written statements, replies, and applications, and independently carrying select matters from filing through to hearing.
• Prepare parawise comments and replies to writ petitions and civil suits, and maintain the Institute's case records.

Advocate - Sindh Bar Council - Karachi

(2025-05)

• Draft and file pleadings, legal notices, applications, and court filings across civil, criminal, family, and regulatory matters, and appear before subordinate courts and tribunals in multiple jurisdictions across Sindh.
• Coordinate with opposing counsel and court staff on scheduling and procedural compliance to keep matters moving without unnecessary delay.
• Draft legal documents, including contracts and pleadings, in line with applicable regulations.
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
• Represent clients in hearings and negotiations.

Legal Intern - Prosecutor General Office, Sindh - Karachi

(2024-06 - 2024-10)

• Assisted Deputy District Public Prosecutors with prosecution strategy for serious criminal trials, researching criminal procedure, the law of evidence, and counter-terrorism legislation, and contributed to charge sheets and bail applications.
• Observed proceedings in South Karachi, West Karachi, and Anti-Terrorism Courts, supporting examination-in-chief and cross-examination under senior counsel supervision.
• Conducted legal research to support case preparation and trial strategy.
• Assisted with drafting briefs and motions in line with procedural requirements.
• Supported attorneys during courtroom proceedings, including organization of evidence and case documentation.

LLB (Bachelor of Laws) - Law - University of London (2024-05)