Azim Azfar

Substitute Teacher - Dallas Independent School District, DISD - Dallas, TX

(2025-09)

Legal Advisor - Department of Agriculture, Government of Punjab - Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan

(2016-03 - 2023-12)

Lead defence counsel for Government of Punjab in arbitration claim by Norwegian telco contracted to provide latest apps & technology solutions to farmers for boosting agricultural productivity
Legislative draftsman for law improving marketing channels for farmers in Punjab
Led policy reform of fertilizer legislation to enable farmers to have access to quality agriculture inputs

Partner - Azfar Law Associates - Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan

(2015-05 - 2023-07)

Acted as local counsel for fintech company EP Systems, which through its Dutch parent company, raised USD 4 million in Series A financing from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2001-22
As counsel for EP Systems, successfully negotiated share subscription & shareholder agreements raising USD 2 million from International Finance Corporation (IFC) IN 2020
Handled contracts, labour and commercial law issues for various local & foreign investors
Represented overseas Pakistanis in local courts pursuing property & inheritance claims

Specialist, Business Enabling Environment - Chemonics International (USAID Firms Project) - Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan

(2009-03 - 2013-06)

Partner - Hassan & Hassan (Advocates) - Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan

(1998-09 - 2008-11)

Handled contracts, labour and commercial law issues for various local and foreign investors along with non-profit organizations
Led policy & legislative reforms to allow private sector investment in fruit & vegetable markets across four provinces in Pakistan (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan)

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