Shahryar Khan

Advocate of the Islamabad High Court with over six years of professional legal experience advising individuals, businesses, and public-sector organizations across litigation, corporate advisory, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and legal operations. Experienced in managing legal matters from initial consultation through final resolution, drafting complex legal documentation, coordinating with government authorities, and representing clients across civil, commercial, criminal, family, consumer, and property-related matters. Trusted by corporate clients to provide ongoing legal advisory services and recognized for meticulous documentation, analytical problem-solving, strategic negotiation, and practical legal solutions.

Demonstrated ability to balance litigation, corporate compliance, stakeholder coordination, and client relationship management while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Advocate, Islamabad High Court at Independent Practice (2023-11 – Present)

Responsible for managing legal matters from consultation through resolution while providing strategic legal advice to individuals and businesses across multiple areas of law.

• Represent clients in civil, commercial, criminal, constitutional, family, consumer protection, and property-related litigation.
• Draft pleadings, petitions, legal notices, contracts, agreements, opinions, and legal correspondence.
• Advise clients on legal rights, litigation strategy, and dispute resolution.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Coordinate with courts, government authorities, clients, and opposing counsel to ensure timely progression of matters.
• Manage litigation files, procedural compliance, documentation, and court deadlines.
• Prepare employment agreements, tenancy agreements, loan agreements, sale and purchase agreements, NDAs, and other commercial contracts.

Retained Legal Consultant at WALKO Trading (Private) Limited (2026-03 – Present)

Provide ongoing legal advisory services to the company's management following the successful incorporation of the business.

• Successfully advised the founders throughout the incorporation process.
• Completed company incorporation before the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
• Facilitated registration before the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
• Continue advising management on corporate legal matters.
• Support regulatory compliance and corporate governance.
• Draft and review commercial agreements and legal documentation.
• Provide ongoing legal support under a monthly retainer arrangement.
• Assist management regarding future commercial transactions and corporate legal strategy.

Panel Counsel (Concurrent Appointment) at Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) (2022-09 – 2023-11)

Supported one of Pakistan's largest public-sector enterprises through litigation management and legal operations.

• Managed litigation files from intake through resolution.
• Coordinated with external counsel, company representatives, and internal departments.
• Prepared legal opinions, reports, notices, pleadings, and supporting documentation.
• Maintained accurate legal records and monitored litigation deadlines.
• Assisted in dispute management and procedural compliance.
• Supported legal strategy through legal research and documentation.
• Ensured efficient coordination of ongoing legal matters.

Legal Associate at Zahid Asif Chaudhry Law Associates (2020-08 – 2023-11)

Provided legal support across a broad spectrum of litigation and advisory matters while managing complex legal documentation and client files.

• Managed multiple litigation matters simultaneously.
• Drafted pleadings, petitions, legal notices, contracts, agreements, and legal opinions.
• Assisted in criminal trials, bail matters, civil litigation, recovery suits, consumer protection claims, and family disputes.
• Participated in settlement negotiations and mediation.
• Coordinated with clients, courts, and government departments.
• Conducted legal research and prepared case strategies.
• Supervised junior associates and legal interns.

Bachelor of Laws in Law – Bahria University, Islamabad (2016 – 2021)