Waleed Ahmad
@waleedahmad857
Experienced regulatory lawyer specializing in corporate compliance, energy, banking, international trade law etc.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced lawyer and regulator based in Islamabad with deep expertise in corporate compliance, project finance, power & energy, banking, telecommunications, international trade and dispute resolution. I combine regulatory insight with hands-on litigation and transactional experience across public and private sectors.
I have represented major clients and public entities in high-value disputes and regulatory matters, assisted in multi-million dollar M&A and restructuring transactions, and advised financial institutions on credit, collateral and HR policy matters. I have also participated in anti-dumping investigations, competition law defenses, and complex accountability and election litigation.
I am resourceful, highly organized and client-focused, serving as a coordination focal point between domestic and international partners while driving business development, team building and effective legal strategy in challenging environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Director
Competition Commission of Pakistan
Aug 2025 - Present (2 months)
Serving as Assistant Director at the Competition Commission of Pakistan, leading regulatory and competition law matters and contributing to policy enforcement and high‑profile investigations.
Assistant Manager Legal
Central Power Purchasing Agency
Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)
Provided legal support for the Central Power Purchasing Agency including contract review and dispute management in the power sector during a short‑term engagement.
Associate Lawyer
Legal Oracles, Advocates & Corporate Consultants
Sep 2021 - May 2025 (3 years 8 months)
Acted as Associate and earlier Junior Associate assisting on corporate advisory, M&A, energy and telecom matters, representing clients in litigation and regulatory forums and supporting major transactions.
Junior Associate
Legal Oracles, Advocates & Corporate Consultants
Jan 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 7 months)
Supported senior lawyers on litigation, transactional work and regulatory matters across banking, telecom, competition and trade remedy cases.
Legal Intern
Legal Oracles, Advocates & Corporate Consultants
Jul 2018 - Dec 2018 (5 months)
Completed an internship supporting firm litigation and advisory matters, conducting legal research and drafting submissions for regulatory and court proceedings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LULeeds Beckett University
Master of Laws (LL.M), Law
Completed LL.M with a focus on legal and regulatory matters in 2023.
BUBPP University
Bar Transfer Test, Bar Professional Training
Completed the Bar Transfer Test program in 2022 to facilitate qualification for practice in the UK jurisdiction.
ULUniversity of London
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Hons), Law
Awarded LL.B (Hons) in 2018 with concentration on legal studies consistent with qualifying law degree requirements.
AUAbdul Wali Khan University
Master of Arts, International Relations
Completed a Masters in International Relations (private) in 2018.
AUAbdul Wali Khan University
Bachelor of Arts, Arts
Awarded Bachelor of Arts degree in 2014.
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