Aabid Farouk

Aabid Farouk is a distinguished partner known for his technical excellence in commercial and corporate law. With extensive expertise in corporate matters such as intellectual property, data privacy, and mergers and acquisitions, Aabid delivers strategic legal counsel to a diverse clientele, including executives and directors. In 2024, his remarkable contributions were acknowledged when he was named a finalist for Corporate Partner of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards. Aabid's role as an external general counsel has been invaluable to organisations facing regulatory challenges, providing much-needed continuity and strategic insight. His career includes significant experience as a transactional lawyer, advising on complex business sales and high-profile cross-border transactions across industries like renewables, technology, and cyber. Additionally, Aabid has an extensive background in the financial services sector, working with fund managers and investment platforms on compliance and contracting issues. His dual qualifications in law and chartered accountancy enhance his ability to develop pragmatic, business-oriented solutions. Aabid holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (Accounting) from Victoria University of Wellington and is a member of the College of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. His career path includes notable roles at Hazelbrook Legal and EY Law in New Zealand, where he honed his skills in various capacities before rising to a partnership position.