Dada Partners — Independent Corporate Advisory

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.

i.

Domestic Magnitude

Closed or announced some of Pakistan’s largest M&A and restructuring transactions since our founding in 2023.

ii.

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.

iii.

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.

A selection of recent and current mandates.
Advising · Announced
$85mm+
On debt restructuring of a leading manufacturing conglomerate.
Manufacturing Conglomerate Exclusive Advisor
Advising
$10mm+
Capital raise to support next phase of growth for a leading BNPL fintech.
Leading Fintech BNPL Exclusive Advisor
Advising
$50mm+
Establishment of a DIFC-listed fund for a major UAE real estate developer.
UAE Real Estate Developer Exclusive Advisor
Advising
Strategy
Revenue growth and cost efficiency business development strategy.
Manufacturing Conglomerate Exclusive Advisor
Advising
Debt Restructuring
Comprehensive debt restructuring for a major textile company.
Major Textile Company Exclusive Advisor
Advising · Announced
Majority Stake
Acquisition of a majority stake in Rafhan Maize.
Confidential Acquirer Financial Advisor
Advised · 2025 Closed
$100mm+
Debt restructuring closed in 2025 for a major corporate in Pakistan.
Confidential Client Exclusive Advisor
Advised · 2024 Closed
40% Stake
Equity divestment to Saudi-Aramco — Aramco’s first downstream investment in the region.
GO Group Financial Advisor
Advising
$15mm+
Potential asset sale for a major manufacturing company.
Manufacturing Company Exclusive Advisor
Advising
Asset & Land Sale
Potential asset and land sale for a major manufacturing company.
Manufacturing Company Exclusive Advisor
Advising
Business Sale
Potential business sale for a major retail company.
Major Retail Company Exclusive Advisor
Advising
$10mm+
Strategic divestment for an information services company.
Information Services Co. Exclusive Advisor

Senior bankers, technical specialists & trusted advisors.

Shazad Dada Founder

Shazad Dada

Founder & Managing Partner

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.

Shahzad Salamullah Director

Shahzad Salamullah

Managing Director

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.

AE Director

Asif Elahi

Executive Director

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.

HR Director

Hussain Raza

Executive Director

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.

AH Associate

Anwar ul Hasan

Senior Associate

Extensive experience across banking, law, mining, construction, insurance, FMCG and publishing. Leads large-scale consulting projects from initiation to completion.

Ali Abid Associate

Ali Abid

Associate

Finance graduate of IBA Karachi. Diverse experience across financial and non-financial institutions in financial analysis, investment strategy and M&A advisory.

Umme Laila Associate

Umme Laila

Associate

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.

FA Associate

Fatima Anwar

Associate

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

General Enquiries

info@dadaadvisory.com