MALC is founded by Mr Muhammad Ali Lashari (pronounced "Laashaari"). Ali is a distinguished legal professional with over two decades of comprehensive experience spanning multiple practice areas. With deep expertise in Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Banking Law, Property Law and Securities Law, Ali has consistently provided strategic counsel to multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. His corporate practice includes advising banks, multinational FinTech companies, software houses, investment firms, securities brokers and insurance companies on regulatory compliance, risk management, and complex cross-border transactions, particularly involving markets in East Asia, USA and Europe. Ali has extensive experience in structuring mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity deals, while also handling intricate matters related to capital markets, securities offerings, and financial regulatory compliance.
Ali possesses extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex software contracts, ensuring robust legal protection while facilitating business growth. He has advised clients on a wide range of technology agreements, including SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) subscriptions, licensing agreements, software development contracts, and cloud computing arrangements. His expertise extends to addressing critical issues such as intellectual property ownership, data security provisions, service-level agreements (SLAs), liability limitations, and compliance with global data protection regulations. With a keen understanding of both legal and technical nuances, Ali helps clients navigate software procurement, outsourcing deals, and technology partnerships while mitigating risks and aligning contracts with business objectives. Whether representing software vendors or enterprise customers, Ali delivers strategic, commercially focused solutions tailored to the evolving digital landscape.
Ali specializes in crafting comprehensive and compliant terms and conditions tailored for FinTech companies, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks while safeguarding business interests. Ali has drafted clauses covering user rights, liability limitations, data protection, and dispute resolution to mitigate legal risks. Additionally, Ali has developed robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies aligned with global standards, including KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures, transaction monitoring, and reporting mechanisms to comply with FATF, FinCEN, and local regulatory requirements. By integrating legal precision with FinTech innovation, Ali helps businesses establish secure, transparent, and legally sound operations that foster trust with regulators and customers alike.
Beyond corporate and financial law, Ali possesses substantial knowledge in Employment & HR Law, where he has guided businesses on labor regulations, workplace disputes, and employment contracts. His practice in this area includes drafting HR policies, negotiating executive compensation agreements, and representing clients before High Courts. Ali is adept at balancing legal compliance with business needs, ensuring that employment frameworks align with both regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.
Also, during has career Ali has acquired comprehensive experience in real estate transactions. His practice encompasses property acquisitions and dispositions, lease negotiations, title disputes, and development agreements, with particular expertise in conducting meticulous due diligence to identify and mitigate potential risks. Ali regularly advises clients on complex matters including strata title management, easements, covenants, and planning/zoning regulations, ensuring compliance. He has successfully represented developers, investors, and individual property owners in negotiations, dispute resolution, and litigation matters. With in-depth knowledge of conveyancing procedures and financing arrangements, Ali provides strategic guidance throughout the property lifecycle. His approach combines rigorous legal analysis with practical commercial insights, delivering solutions that protect client interests while facilitating smooth real estate transactions.
Ali also brings significant experience in Family Law offering compassionate yet strategic legal solutions in sensitive personal matters. He has successfully mediated high-conflict family disputes, including divorce settlements and family property settlements, always prioritizing the client’s long-term well-being.
Known for his analytical rigor, negotiation skills, and client-centered approach, Ali is a trusted advisor in both corporate and private legal matters. His ability to navigate complex legal challenges while delivering practical, results-driven counsel has earned him a reputation for excellence across industries. Whether representing large institutions or individual clients, Ali combines legal expertise with a deep understanding of business and personal dynamics to achieve optimal outcomes.
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Ali takes keen interest in academia and taught subjects of Interpretation of Statutes and Conveyancing and Pleadings for 4 years - 2008 to 2012 - at Pakistan College of Law. He researched judicial system of USA in purview of its Constitution and visited New York Supreme Court for studying impact of jury on the trial proceedings. He completed a graduate course at Harvard with distinction and took courses with Yale University on written and unwritten aspects of the Constitution. He did BSc in 1999 from SEC, LLB in 2002 from BLC, is a member of LBA since 2003 and LHCBA since 2005.