“Altaf Qureshi is recognised for delivering sophisticated legal advice at the intersection of international finance, cross-border investment and corporate strategy. His ability to combine technical excellence with commercial judgement enables clients to navigate complex transactions and regulatory challenges with confidence across multiple jurisdictions. Through distinguished leadership, global experience and an unwavering commitment to practical solutions, Altaf has established himself as a trusted adviser to financial institutions, multinational businesses and investors operating on the international stage.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial 2026

Altaf Qureshi is a Solicitor and Barrister (non-practising) of England and Wales, an Advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan and a Partner at HWP. Based in London, he advises clients on banking and finance, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and cross-border investments, acting on transactions that span multiple jurisdictions.

Recognised by both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, Altaf has developed a reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice on sophisticated international finance transactions and regulatory matters.

What Altaf Qureshi Does

Altaf advises banks, financial institutions, multinational businesses and investors on a broad range of domestic and international matters, including:

• Banking and finance transactions
• Cross-border lending and investment
• Corporate restructuring and insolvency
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Capital markets and derivatives
• Regulatory and compliance advice
• Cross-border investments
• Financial services and banking regulation

His practice combines English and Pakistani legal expertise, enabling him to guide clients through complex international transactions involving multiple legal systems and regulatory frameworks.

Why He Stands Out

Altaf’s career spans leading international law firms, global financial institutions and senior in-house legal roles. This breadth of experience allows him to provide advice that is both technically rigorous and commercially practical.

He is particularly recognised for helping clients structure complex cross-border transactions, manage financial risk and navigate challenging regulatory environments while maintaining a clear focus on commercial objectives.

An International Career

Altaf began his legal career with a leading US law firm in London before completing pupillage at Gatehouse Chambers. He subsequently worked at Linklaters and held senior legal positions with Royal Bank of Scotland, Worldpay and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, where he served as Deputy General Counsel.

Following a decade as a partner in the Karachi office of one of Pakistan’s leading law firms, Altaf led the expansion of HWP by establishing its London office, strengthening the firm’s international capability and cross-border offering.

Notable Experience

Throughout his career, Altaf has advised on a number of landmark international transactions, including:

• Advising a Chinese sovereign fund on its investment in a Pakistani hydropower project, including the first major offshore financing of its kind.
• Leading the Pakistan aspects of KKR’s multi-billion acquisition involving the AMUL group.
• Playing a key role in the US$1.65 billion financing of the WAPDA Dasu Dam project.
• Acting as standing local counsel to ISDA on Pakistani derivatives and netting law.

These matters demonstrate his experience advising on high-value transactions involving governments, international investors, financial institutions and multinational corporations.

Professional Recognition and Leadership

Altaf is recognised by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 for his work in banking and finance. He is also widely respected within the restructuring and insolvency community and is Pakistan’s sole representative within INSOL International, reflecting his standing in the global restructuring profession.

Alongside his legal practice, he serves as a mentor and angel investor through Founder Institute, supporting entrepreneurs and emerging businesses.

Education and Qualifications

Altaf holds an LLB from SOAS, University of London, and an LLM from Columbia University in New York.

He is admitted as:

• Solicitor of England and Wales
• Barrister (non-practising) of England and Wales
• Advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan
• Accredited Mediator with ADR ODR International

Professional Memberships

Altaf is a member of numerous leading professional organisations, including INSOL International, the International Bar Association, the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, Select Counsel and the Worshipful Company of International Bankers. He is also a Freeman of the City of London and a member of the Reform Club.