A diverse team of seasoned professionals operating at the intersection of law, business, and innovation.
Zubair Alam Khurshid is a seasoned leader and business strategist who brings a wealth of experience to his role as the Founding & Managing Partner of Lex Mercatoria. With a strong foundation in both legal and business management, Zubair combines his legal expertise with a comprehensive understanding of corporate strategy, financial planning, marketing, and organizational growth.
Zubair holds an LLB from the University of London International Programmes and an MBA in Marketing from Bahria University Islamabad. His multifaceted career spans leadership roles including his current position as Chief Executive Officer at ZAK CASA Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd., where he has successfully managed large-scale real estate projects, formed international partnerships, and fostered long-term business growth.
His extensive background includes pivotal roles in business development, real estate, marketing, and human resources. Zubair's comprehensive skill set is further complemented by certifications in Digital Marketing, Tax Advisory, and Human Rights Policy — ensuring the firm remains a leading provider of comprehensive legal and business solutions.
Azeem Khan is a visionary leader and business strategist whose expertise extends beyond conventional legal and corporate frameworks. As the Client Relationship Partner at Lex Mercatoria, he brings a wealth of leadership experience, strategic insight, and operational excellence to the firm.
With an MBA and a career spanning multiple industries, Azeem has cultivated a deep understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and business development. His ability to integrate legal principles with commercial objectives has positioned him as a trusted advisor to corporations, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals seeking strategic solutions to complex business challenges.
At Lex Mercatoria, Azeem plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's strategic direction, fostering client relationships, and developing innovative legal and business solutions — ensuring clients receive not only legal representation but also strategic guidance that drives long-term success.
Minahil Ali is a distinguished legal professional and a key partner at Lex Mercatoria, where she leads the firm's Civil and Corporate Litigation division as well as policy and legislative advisory for government and semi-government initiatives. With over nine years of legal expertise, Minahil has earned recognition for her profound understanding of commercial law, civil litigation, regulatory frameworks, and corporate governance.
Minahil holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of London and an LLM in International Commercial Law from Brunel University London, where she achieved an overall Merit specializing in international financial regulation, intellectual property law, and dispute settlement. Furthermore, she holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Banking and Financial Services from the University of London with an overall Distinction, covering payments, alternative financing, crypto assets, blockchain, RegTech, SupTech, and LegalTech. She has led the legal aspects of numerous high-profile corporate litigation cases, including real estate regulation, financial regulation, commercial arbitration, labor law, and intellectual property protection.
In her current role, Minahil leads Lex Mercatoria's litigation strategy, representing corporate clients before the High Courts of Islamabad, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi. She is a certified director from LUMS and serves as an Independent Director at ISE REIT Management Company. Her advisory work includes consulting for UN Women and a legal tech firm, and she played an integral role in drafting the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018, as well as in amendments to Pakistan's intellectual property laws.
Ghulam Adeeb is a highly skilled and seasoned criminal litigation expert, serving as the Criminal Litigation Lead at Lex Mercatoria. With an extensive career in criminal law, Adeeb specializes in defending clients in high-profile narcotics and anti-terrorism cases, drawing on his deep understanding of both legal intricacies and the broader socio-political implications of such cases.
Adeeb's expertise extends across all stages of criminal litigation, from pre-trial motions and investigations to trial defense and post-conviction proceedings. His deep knowledge of national and international law, particularly in relation to counter-terrorism and drug-related offenses, makes him an invaluable asset to Lex Mercatoria's criminal law practice. He has handled numerous cases involving complex criminal syndicates, narcotics trafficking, and terrorism financing.
As the Criminal Litigation Lead, Adeeb's focus is on providing effective legal defense in the face of severe charges while safeguarding the constitutional rights of his clients — combining rigorous defense tactics with a commitment to the highest standards of justice and legal ethics.
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