Zahid Hussain
Dubai
Summary
Accomplished Legal Professional with over 25 years of experience specializing in banking law, corporate advisory, litigation management, and regulatory compliance. Successfully managed complex legal affairs for top financial institutions including Bank Alfalah, Faysal Bank Limited, Standard Chartered Bank, Askari Bank, SME Bank, and private law firms. Expertise in contract drafting, legal risk assessment, corporate litigation, and negotiating settlements with clients and regulators such as SECP and SBP.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Partner
Zahid Hussain & Associates
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Managed firm operations, advising companies and banks in HR, corporate transactions, and regulatory matters.
- Drafted sale/purchase agreements, legal opinions, responses to SECP/SBP, and contracts for movable and immovable assets.
- Represented clients in civil, commercial, and corporate courts.
- Oversaw litigation to protect client interests against third-party claims.
In-Charge Litigation (SAM Central)
Askari Bank Limited
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Supervised PKR 7 billion litigation portfolio covering 200+ cases at various courts including High Court.
- Negotiated settlements, coordinated legal counsel, drafted settlement agreements, and recommended legal strategies.
In-Charge Legal Support (Research & Opinion)
Askari Bank Limited
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Advised on diverse legal documents including consortium agreements, joint ventures, leases, MOUs, NDAs, and security documentation.
- Provided opinions on banking transactions, litigation matters, and enforcement of securities.
- Handled legal advisory for out-of-court settlements, regulatory compliance, and drafted internal bank policies and legal manuals.
- Represented the bank before Banking Mohtasib Pakistan, SECP, and other regulatory bodies.
- Oversaw litigation processes including suits, writs, appeals, and execution proceedings.
Head of Legal Affairs Department
SME Bank Limited
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Led restructuring of SME Bank alongside ADB consultants.
- Revised credit manuals and financing documents (guarantees, mortgages, liens, hypothecation deeds).
- Drafted contracts for IT, finance, HR, and administration divisions.
- Managed legal advisory related to regulatory queries from Ministry of Finance and SBP.
- Spearheaded resolution strategies for recovery suits and portfolio supervision.
Principal Advocate
Corporate Law Firm (Private Practice)
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Managed litigation for corporate, commercial, and civil cases in High and Lower Courts.
- Advised and represented banks including Citibank, ABL, NBP, First Punjab Modaraba, and Askari Bank.
- Drafted security documentation, credit documentation, and corporate legal opinions.
Partner
Shahid Ikram Siddiqui & Associates
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Handled firm’s trial court litigation and corporate cases independently.
- Advised on consumer banking legal matters including housing finance and personal loans.
Associate
Cornelius Lane & Mufti
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Managed litigation in lower courts and conducted research and advisory on corporate law.
Education
LL.B. -
Punjab University Law College
01.1999
Intermediate & Matriculation -
Government College / BISE Lahore
Bachelor of Arts -
Government College Lahore
01.1991
Skills
- Corporate & Banking Law
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Litigation Strategy & Management
- Regulatory Compliance (SECP, SBP)
- Legal Advisory for Financial Institutions
- Risk Mitigation & Policy Development
- Corporate Restructuring & Recovery
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Locations
- Dubai, UAE
- Lahore, Pakistan
Timeline
Managing Partner
Zahid Hussain & Associates
01.2013 - 01.2024
In-Charge Litigation (SAM Central)
Askari Bank Limited
01.2012 - 01.2013
In-Charge Legal Support (Research & Opinion)
Askari Bank Limited
01.2007 - 01.2012
Head of Legal Affairs Department
SME Bank Limited
01.2005 - 01.2007
Principal Advocate
Corporate Law Firm (Private Practice)
01.2003 - 01.2005
Partner
Shahid Ikram Siddiqui & Associates
01.2000 - 01.2003
Associate
Cornelius Lane & Mufti
01.1999 - 01.2000
Intermediate & Matriculation -
Government College / BISE Lahore
Bachelor of Arts -
Government College Lahore
LL.B. -
Punjab University Law College
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