Chambers Asia Pacific (2022), Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2022), and Chambers Global (2021)
Shehzad Ata Elahi is a Pakistani lawyer who was the Attorney General of Pakistan from February 2023 to March 2023. He has expertise in various areas of law.[1][2]
Elahi has been an advocate in the Lower Courts of Pakistan since 2001, the High Courts of Pakistan since 2003, and the Supreme Court of Pakistan since 2015. He worked as an associate in the law firm of Cornelius, Lane & Mufti from 2000 to 2006 and was a partner in the same firm from 2006 to 2023.[1]
Elahi has been recognized for his work in various areas of law by Chambers Asia Pacific (2022), Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2022), and Chambers Global (2021).[1]
Appointment and resignation as AGP
In February 2023, Elahi was appointed as the Attorney General of Pakistan and Chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council. However, he resigned from his position as Attorney General shortly after his appointment from 2 February to 24 March 2023.[3]
Personal life
Elahi is the grandson of former President Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry and is highly respected for his hard work, integrity, and understanding of legal issues.[4]