Senior Counsel
Advocate
Overview
Zafar Iqbal is Senior Counsel at Legum with fourteen years of post-qualification experience in civil and criminal litigation. He regularly appears before the High Court of Sindh, district courts, and special courts and tribunals, where he delivers determined and effective representation in complex legal matters.
In his civil litigation practice, Zafar has secured significant relief for clients in matters involving unlawful dispossession and recovery of property. He provides end-to-end legal support—from initiating suits and filing injunction applications to conducting final arguments—helping clients restore possession and assert ownership rights in the face of unlawful encroachments.
On the criminal side, Zafar is known for his skill in obtaining pre-arrest and post-arrest bail. He drafts and argues bail applications under urgent timelines, negotiates with prosecutors, and leverages procedural law to safeguard clients’ rights at early stages of criminal proceedings.
Zafar also has a strong track record in financial litigation. He regularly represents borrowers and guarantors before banking courts in suits involving loan recovery, mortgage enforcement, and summary execution proceedings.
Outside of traditional courtroom work, Zafar is experienced in alternative dispute resolution. He conducts complex negotiations, participates in mediations, and serves as an advocate in arbitration proceedings—delivering efficient and cost-effective outcomes for individual and institutional clients alike.
Practice Focus
Zafar Iqbal’s practice at Legum is centred on Banking & Finance Law and Criminal Law. His focus connects financial disputes and criminal proceedings, including matters in which documentary records, procedure and potential liability must be considered together.
For an overview of the firm’s work in these fields, follow the linked practice-area pages below. To enquire about legal assistance, use Legum’s contact page.
Main Practice Areas
Education & Qualifications
LL.B., University of Karachi
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
Sindh High Court Bar Association
Karachi Bar Association
Languages
English
Urdu
Contact
Email: [email protected]