Yasir Riaz

About Yasir Riaz

Professional Experience YASIR RIAZ, Advocate High Court 0322-6287715 | 0300-9651041 | [email protected] Office: Chamber G-4, Elaf Arcade, Plot 76, I&T Centre, G-10/1, Islamabad PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Advocate High Court with over 23 years of diversified experience in civil, criminal, banking, and corporate law. Proven track record of successful advocacy at lower and high courts. Expert in litigation, recovery matters, legal drafting, corporate compliance, dispute resolution, and policy advisory for financial institutions, government bodies, and regulatory authorities. EDUCATION Post Graduate Diploma – Comparative Criminal Justice Policy (University of London) Post Graduate Certification – Commercial & Corporate Law (University of London) M.A. Political Science | LL.B. Bar Enrollment: High Court (2010) | Punjab Bar Council (2003) CORE COMPETENCIES Civil/Criminal Litigation | Banking & Corporate Law | Legal Drafting (Contracts, Wills, Deeds, Leases, Mortgages) | Due Diligence | Policy Advice | Dispute Resolution | Prosecution | Law Enforcement Training | Regulatory Compliance LEGAL EXPERIENCE Advocate/Panel/Legal Advisor (2003–Present) Financial Institutions: MCB Bank Ltd. Al Baraka, Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Habib Bank Ltd. Bank of Punjab, National Bank of Pakistan, Government & Regulatory: Law & Justice Division, Islamabad; CDA; PEMRA; PHA Foundation; Punjab Healthcare Commission BISE Faisalabad Public Utilities: FESCO, IESCO Municipal & Other: TMA Madina Town, Faisalabad, Pakistan Tobacco Company Ltd. – Anti-smuggling operations and law enforcement training across six cities Public Prosecutor (3 Years) – Assistant District Public Prosecutor (BS-17), Punjab Prosecution Department. Represented the state in trials, hearings, and appeals; drafted appellate briefs, discovery requests, subpoenas, and motions; conducted witness interviews; reviewed police reports and filed charges. Private Practice – Own law office, District Courts, Faisalabad (2 years); Associate at Ali, Raheel & Pervaiz (2 years); Apprentice at Hameed Law Chambers, Lahore High Court (1 year) Teaching Experience – Visiting Faculty (LAW), G.C. University Faisalabad KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Expedited recovery matters for multiple banks with quick, effective results Trained law enforcement agencies across Pakistan on anti-smuggling laws Successfully prosecuted power theft cases for FESCO Recognized for unconventional, result-oriented Criminal Lawyer/Advocate. PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth: 23-09-1981 | Nationality: Pakistani | Married | CNIC: 33100-5783928-1 Islamabad

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