Teams & Legal Counsel

The Team at AST Law Firm

AST Law Firm brings together experienced legal leadership, seasoned High Court Advocates, Supreme Court counsel, qualified associates, and judicial chamber clerks working seamlessly across superior and subordinate courts in Pakistan.

10+Advocates & Counsel
30+Years Founding Legacy
100%Bar Enrolled Counsel
FullChamber Registry Support
Executive Leadership

Partners & Leadership

The founding principals who provide strategic direction, courtroom authority, and seasoned counsel to all matters entrusted to AST Law Firm.

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Haji Sabir Hussain Tanoli
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PARTNER
Founder & Senior Partner

Haji Sabir Hussain Tanoli

Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan

Court Admissions

· Advocate, Supreme Court of Pakistan

· Advocate, High Courts of Pakistan

· Pakistan Bar Council Enrolled Practitioner

· Subordinate & Appellate Judiciary

Direct Communication

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Founder & Senior Partner

Haji Sabir Hussain Tanoli

Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan

Founder & Senior Partner of AST Law Firm and its predecessor practice TANAWAL LAW ASSOCIATES (TLA), established in 1992. Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Areas of Practice

Supreme Court & High Court LitigationConstitutional & Civil Law RepresentationDispute Resolution & Trial AdvocacyRevenue, Property & Land Jurisprudence
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Ahmed Hussain Tanoli
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PARTNER
Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Ahmed Hussain Tanoli

Advocate High Court

Court Admissions

· Advocate, High Courts of Pakistan

· Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council Enrolled Practitioner

· High Court Bar Association, Abbottabad & Islamabad

· District & Subordinate Courts of Pakistan

Direct Communication

contact@astlawfirms.com

Co-Founder & Managing PartnerCentral Case Intake & Bookings Lead

Ahmed Hussain Tanoli

Advocate High Court

Executive Consultation Notice

All client intake sessions, litigation consultations, and preliminary strategy conferences at AST Law Firm are personally attended and directed by Ahmed Hussain Tanoli.

Co-Founder & Managing Partner of AST Law Firm. Advocate High Court. Directs the firm's legal practice, client intake, and strategic consultations across Pakistan. Specialized in Mines & Minerals jurisprudence across KPK and Punjab, corporate advisory, and high-stakes criminal defense before superior courts.

Areas of Practice

Mines & Minerals Concessions (KPK & Punjab)Mining Joint Ventures & Concession LeasesCorporate & Commercial AdvisoryAlternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) & ArbitrationHigh Court & Appellate AdvocacyConstitutional & Fundamental Rights WritsExpert in Land Acquisition LitigationDetailed Advisory in Pre-Award Proceedings to the Acquiring DepartmentCriminal Defense & High Court Writs (Sec 561-A Cr.P.C.)Pre-Arrest & Post-Arrest Bail JurisprudenceBanking & Financial Dispute ResolutionTax Advisory & Revenue Jurisprudence
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Muhammad Javed Khan Tanoli
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Partner / Corporate Counsel at Karachi

Muhammad Javed Khan Tanoli

Advocate High Court, Sindh (Karachi)

Court Admissions

· Advocate, High Court of Sindh

· Sindh Bar Council Registered Practitioner

· Karachi Bar Association & Subordinate Courts (Sindh)

Direct Communication

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Partner / Corporate Counsel at Karachi

Muhammad Javed Khan Tanoli

Advocate High Court, Sindh (Karachi)

Partner & Corporate Counsel (Karachi) at AST Law Firm. Advocate High Court, Sindh. Leads commercial advisory, corporate compliance, and superior court litigation across Karachi and Sindh. Holds LL.B from a recognised institution and LL.M from S.M. Law College, Karachi, affiliated with University of Karachi. Founder Member of the Corporate & Banking Lawyers Association Karachi.

Areas of Practice

Corporate & Commercial AdvisoryTaxation & Fiscal Advisory (FBR & SRB)High Court Trial & Appellate Advocacy (Sindh)Banking & Financial Dispute ResolutionCorporate Governance & Regulatory ComplianceCommercial Drafting & Documentation
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Muhammad Amjad Hussain Tanoli
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Partner / Abbottabad Office & Hazara Division

Muhammad Amjad Hussain Tanoli

Advocate High Court

Court Admissions

· Advocate, High Courts of Pakistan

· KPK Bar Council Registered Practitioner (BC-17-1527)

· High Court & Subordinate Courts (Hazara Division)

Direct Communication

contact@astlawfirms.com

Partner / Abbottabad Office & Hazara Division

Muhammad Amjad Hussain Tanoli

Advocate High Court

Partner and Head of Abbottabad Office (Hazara Division) at AST Law Firm. Advocate High Court. Holds an LL.B, M.Sc in Economics, and a Bachelor in Accounting & Finance from Australia, specializing in complex financial matters, banking disputes, corporate advisory, and superior court litigation across Hazara Division and Islamabad.

Areas of Practice

Financial Matters & Banking JurisprudenceCorporate & Commercial AdvisoryAccounting & Fiscal Dispute AdvisoryHigh Court & Appellate AdvocacyLand Acquisition & Revenue LitigationCivil & Constitutional RepresentationIslamabad & Regional Inter-Chamber Liaison
Advocates & Legal Counsel

Meet Our Team

Our firm is strengthened by experienced advocates holding recognized Bar Council enrollments across High Courts and Subordinate Courts, backed by dedicated chamber specialists.

Senior Associates

Advocates High Court

6 Counsel
Seemab Nayyer
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BC-19-1180
Senior Associate / Lawyer

Seemab Nayyer

Advocate High Court

Jurisdiction

High Court & Subordinate Courts

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Ayesha Sheraz Abbasi
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BC-14-5112
Advocate / Lawyer

Ayesha Sheraz Abbasi

Advocate High Court

Jurisdiction

High Court & Subordinate Courts

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Hareem Shahnawaz
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BC-24-7849
Advocate / Lawyer

Hareem Shahnawaz

Advocate

Jurisdiction

District Courts

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Qaiser Hussain Shah
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Advocate
Senior Associate / Lawyer

Qaiser Hussain Shah

Advocate High Court

Jurisdiction

High Court & Subordinate Courts

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Hafiz Gulfaraz Awan
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BC-23-6159
Advocate / Lawyer

Hafiz Gulfaraz Awan

Advocate High Court

Jurisdiction

High Court & Subordinate Courts

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Shoaib Ahmed Awan
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BC-18-1425
Advocate / Lawyer

Shoaib Ahmed Awan

Advocate High Court

Jurisdiction

High Court & Subordinate Courts

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Associates

Advocates

2 Counsel
Umer Gul Khan
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BC-24-8042
Associate / Lawyer

Umer Gul Khan

Advocate

Jurisdiction

District & Subordinate Courts

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Ibrar Hameed Tanoli
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BC-25-8952
Associate / Lawyer

Ibrar Hameed Tanoli

Advocate

Jurisdiction

District & Subordinate Courts

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Chamber Administration

Legal Support Services

Chamber Ops
Senior Clerk

Sartaj Ahmed

Head of Judicial Filings & Registry Liaison

Senior chamber clerk managing court registry submissions, daily case board tracking, and procedural coordination across judicial benches.

Official Law Firm StaffChamber Secretariat
Clerk

Abdul Qayyum

Chamber Documentation & Records

Chamber clerk responsible for legal case files maintenance, record curation, and procedural assistance.

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Clerk

Zaheer Pervez

Court Liaison & Administrative Support

Chamber clerk managing courtroom scheduling, cause-list tracking, and registry communications.

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Verified Bar Council Enrolment & Registration

All practicing advocates at AST Law Firm are duly enrolled with the Bar Council and licensed to practice in accordance with the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act.

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