M. Umar Khan Fareedy

M. Umar Khan Fareedy is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Executive Vice President and Head of Legal at Meezan Bank Limited since April 2017, overseeing the Legal Department, including the Litigation and Advisory Divisions across Pakistan and AJK. Responsibilities include advising on complex legal matters, compliance with regulatory requirements, and leading the legal team in transaction-related legal reviews. Prior to this, M. Umar held roles such as Manager of Legal Affairs at Beaconhouse Group, Civil Judge cum Judicial Magistrate at Lahore High Court, Assistant Manager Legal at Warid Telecom, and Associate Lawyer at Cornelius, Lane & Mufti Advocates & Solicitors. M. Umar holds multiple degrees in Law, English Language, and Management, enhancing extensive practical experience with a solid educational background.