A standard of leadership
defined by trust and values
An independent advisory firm built for the most consequential transactions.
Dada Partners is where expertise meets tailored solutions in the realm of corporate 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 advisory services.
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 investment and commercial 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 most ambitious clients deserve.
Senior bankers, technical specialists & trusted advisors.
Founder
Shazad Dada
34+ years of senior banking experience. Former CEO of Standard Chartered Pakistan and UBL. Wharton MBA. Has led 100+ transactions totalling USD 125bn+ in notional value.
Director
Shahzad Salamullah
Nearly 30 years across Big Four firms in Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Pakistan. Former Head of Audit at Standard Chartered Bank covering Africa, Middle East, Europe and the Americas. FCCA.
Asif Elahi
20+ years in financial services with deep experience across Pakistan, the Middle East and Africa. Former Samba and Citi. Tufts University, Cum Laude in Economics.
Hussain Raza
10+ years in corporate finance and transaction advisory. Former KPMG, with experience in M&A, valuations, due diligence and capital placement across multiple sectors. ACA.
Anwar ul Hasan
Extensive experience across banking, law, mining, construction, insurance, FMCG and publishing. Leads large-scale consulting projects from initiation to completion.
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