A standard defined by
values and trust
An independent investment bank and advisory built for the most consequential transactions.
Dada Partners is where expertise meets tailored solutions in the realm of investment banking and advisory services. Founded in mid-2023, the firm was established to address a clear gap in Pakistan’s increasingly sophisticated investment banking environment — the need for bespoke, high-quality advice delivered by senior practitioners.
Since inception, we have advised on some of the country’s largest M&A and restructuring transactions, while also serving clients on cross-border mandates spanning the GCC region. Our work is characterised by discretion, technical precision, and an unwavering commitment to client outcomes.
Domestic Magnitude
Closed or announced some of Pakistan’s largest M&A and restructuring transactions since our founding in 2023.
International Connectivity
Advised the GO Group on Saudi-Aramco’s purchase of a 40% stake in GO Petroleum — Aramco’s first downstream investment in the region.
Long-Standing Relationships
We leverage deeply trusted relationships with domestic corporates, international investors, sovereigns, and financial institutions.
A broad suite of capabilities, delivered with purpose.
Strategic Advisory
i.- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Finance
- Debt & Green Financing
- Growth Capital
- Joint Ventures
- Business Strategy
- Government Risk & Controls
Restructuring & Special Situations
ii.- Liability Management
- Restructuring
- Cross-border Reorganisation
- Distressed Asset Sales
- Specialty Financing
- Private Credit
Recent transactions across M&A, restructuring & capital raises.
Founded by one of the most accomplished banker.
I founded Dada Partners after seeing a clear gap in the market for bespoke, high-quality advisory — the kind of trusted, deeply informed counsel that the most ambitious clients deserve.
Senior bankers, technical specialists & trusted advisors.
Founder
Shazad Dada
Seasoned banker, strategist and trusted advisor with 34+ years of experience, having led some of Pakistan’s most prominent financial institutions. Rose to Managing Director and Head of Americas M&A at Deutsche Bank Securities, New York, before serving as CEO of Deutsche Bank Pakistan, MD at Barclays Pakistan, CEO of Standard Chartered Pakistan and President & CEO of United Bank Limited. Has executed over 100 transactions with a notional value exceeding USD 125 billion, and holds an MBA from Wharton, University of Pennsylvania.
Director
Shahzad Salamullah
Nearly 30 years of professional experience across Big Four firms in Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Pakistan — spanning Assurance, Client Advisory and Quality & Risk Management. Former Head of Audit at Standard Chartered Bank, responsible for Pakistan, Global Islamic Banking and Corporate Banking Coverage across Africa, Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Extensive client experience across large national and multinational corporates listed on ASX, DFM, Tadawul, FTSE and NYSE. Specialises in Transaction Advisory, Business Valuations, Restructuring, Financial Due Diligence, ERM and IFRS conversions.
Asif Elahi
Seasoned Investment Banking and Corporate Finance professional with over 20 years in financial services across Pakistan, the Middle East and Africa. Specialises in complex infrastructure financing, working with global institutional players, DFIs and donor agencies including ADB, DFC, PIDG, UNIDO and USAID. Former Samba and Citi, where he worked alongside Citi’s Country Risk Manager on portfolio stress testing and financial restructuring. Holds a B.A. Cum Laude in Economics from Tufts University, Massachusetts.
Director
Hussain Raza
Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan with over 10 years in corporate finance and transaction advisory. Former KPMG Big Four, with experience across buy and sell-side M&A, valuations and financial due diligence spanning Asset Management, Power & Energy, Banking and FMCG. Also brings expertise in project finance and infrastructure advisory across hospitality, real estate and energy — including feasibility development and capital placement through debt and equity. Further experience includes UAE-based FP&A, board reporting and investor relations, alongside fixed income strategy and business development in asset management.
Associate
Anwar ul Hasan
Over a decade of experience across multinational chambers of commerce, KPMG, and a National Bank of Pakistan subsidiary. Brings a rare combination of institutional rigour and commercial acumen to every engagement — with a proven ability to lead complex, high-stakes mandates from inception through execution.
Associate
Ali Abid
Finance graduate of IBA Karachi. Diverse experience across financial and non-financial institutions in financial analysis, investment strategy and M&A advisory.
Associate
Umme Laila
Former KPMG Deal Advisory, focusing on infrastructure and real estate under public-private partnership frameworks. Experience in financial modelling, transaction structuring and asset management. Currently pursuing an MS in Economics at IBA Karachi.
Fatima Anwar
Supports transaction execution across M&A, capital raising and restructuring mandates. Contributes to financial analysis, due diligence and the preparation of advisory materials for the firm’s domestic and cross-border engagements.
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Office
3rd Floor, 52E
Khayaban-e-Ittehad,
DHA Phase 6, Karachi
Pakistan