An independent investment bank
delivering confidential, unbiased, and strategic advice
Who we Are
Our Story
Dada Partners is a boutique investment banking advisory firm dedicated to delivering sophisticated, differentiated advice and bespoke investment solutions. Rooted in deep analytical rigor and anchored by the intellectual acumen of our team, we guide clients through complex landscapes—be it M&A, restructuring, or capital raising—with precision, integrity, and strategic foresight.
Our People
At Dada Partners, our edge stems from an extraordinary team—a coalition of industry luminaries, capital markets veterans, and analytical experts dedicated to delivering sophisticated investment solutions. Each team member brings deep-rooted experience and strategic foresight, helping guide clients through complex financial decisions with precision and confidence.
What We Do
M&A And Strategic Advisory
Our expertise encompasses mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, joint ventures, fairness opinions, and shareholder advisory across all industries.
Restructuring Advisory
We employ a broad range of financial strategies and deep market expertise to help clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their strategic objectives.
Capital Markets Advisory
We have deep expertise in public and private capital markets, capital structure optimization, shareholder dynamics, and activism defense.
Private Capital Advisory
We advise private asset managers on optimizing their portfolios by either capitalizing or liquidating assets through privately negotiated transactions.
Our Transactions
Our Team
Shazad Dada
Founder & Managing Partner
Mr. Shazad Dada spearheads Dada Partners in delivering solutions that drive impactful results for our clients. Shazad has experience of more than 34 years and has led multiple renowned financial institutions in Pakistan and USA.
Shahzad Salamullah
Managing Director
Shahzad has nearly 30 years of professional experience. Shahzad has worked for Big 4 firms in Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Pakistan in various capacities ranging from Assurance, Client Advisory to Quality and Risk Management.
Aamir Shaukat Hussain
Executive Director
Aamir Shaukat Hussain is a consultant, chartered accountant, and trainer with 19+ years of professional experience. Aamir has over a decade of experience working with PwC in the financial sector. Aamir has led several large sized consulting projects.
Hussain Raza
Executive Director
Hussain is the Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan. He has over 10 years of experience in corporate finance and transaction advisory services. He was part of Big 4 Advisory firm, KPMG, where he worked on multiple buy and sell side mandates, valuations, and financial.
M. Anwar ul Hasan Khan
Senior Associate
Muhammad Anwar ul Hasan Khan has extensive experience across banking, law, mining, construction, insurance, FMCG, and publishing, with a strong track record in financial strategy, investment optimization, and project execution. He has led research teams, built financial models, analyzed market trends.
Syed Ali Abid
Associate
Ali Abid is a Finance graduate from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, with diverse experiences across multiple sectors including both financial and nonfinancial institutions. His expertise spans across financial analysis, investment strategies, and M&A advisory.
Umme Laila
Associate
Umme Laila has professional experience in deal advisory and asset management. She was part of KPMG’s Deal Advisory team, where she advised on infrastructure and real estate projects under public-private partnership (PPP) frameworks. Her work focused on financial modeling, transaction structuring.
Rayyan Imran Khan
Analyst
Rayyan Imran Khan is an Economics graduate from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), he has dynamic financial experience with a robust analytical background, transitioning from equity research at Al Habib Asset Management Limited to an advisory investment banking role
Syed Ali Abid
Associate
Syed Ali Abid is a Finance graduate from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, with diverse experiences across multiple sectors