The first-rate team at Bhandari Naqvi Riaz is recognised for its skill at handling a wide range of complex commercial disputes. The team is well-placed to advise on cases before all the local courts, as well as other tribunals such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Competition Commission of Pakistan. All five partners are enrolled as advocates of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. In addition, the practice is well-regarded for its expertise in domestic and international arbitration matters. Noteworthy too is the fact that some of the partners have been appointed as amici curiae by the superior courts. It advises numerous local and international clients on a whole host of multi-jurisdictional disputes. Uzair Karamat Bhandari, Feisal Hussain Naqvi and Iftikharuddin Riaz are all highly recommended. Mian Muhammad Kashif and Mian Sami ud Din are both seasoned practitioners.
Dispute resolution in Pakistan
Bhandari Naqvi Riaz
Praxisleiter:
Uzair Karamat Bhandari; Feisal Hussain Naqvi; Iftikharuddin Riaz; Mian Muhammad Kashif; Mian Sami ud Din
Kernmandanten
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority
Competition Commission of Pakistan
Sindh Revenue Board
Samsung Gulf Electronics FZE and Samsung EC Pakistan (Private) Limited
Tradhol Internacional SA Sociedad Unipersonal
Nazir- A.M. Joint Venture
A.M. Construction Company Limited
POSCO International Corporation
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited
Public Interest Law Association of Pakistan
Abbas Sayeed of Sayeed International
ATS Synthetic (Private) Limited
Lahore Qalandars
Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Sindh Revenue Board recently in a set of cases involving the question of whether toll manufacturing entails rendition of services or supply of goods or both, and about whether it is taxable by the Federation only.
- Advised and represented the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in an international dispute with a Korean hydropower developer which had secured a $30m LCIA arbitration award against a statutory entity for non-performance of a power purchase agreement.
- Represented National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (‘NEPRA’) in 138 connected appeals, as respondent, filed by industrialists challenging NEPRA’s fuel adjustment factor.
Haidermota & Co Advocates
With offices in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore, the first-rate team at Haidermota & Co Advocates is sought after for its work on an array of commercial disputes. It frequently works with several large multinational and local conglomerates on a broad range of complex cases. It is skilled too at representing clients in arbitration, and routinely assists its corporate and commercial colleagues on any contentious matters that arise during transactions. Practice head Jahanzeb Awan specialises in civil, commercial, constitutional and tax matters. Awan frequently appears before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and the High Courts of Sindh, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar. Shahan Karimi plays a pivotal role in the department and is recognised for his experience in a wide variety of disputes before various courts and tribunals in Pakistan. Rashid Mahar and Uzair Shafie are among the other key contacts.
Praxisleiter:
Jahanzeb Awan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Shahan Karimi; Rashid Mahar; Uzair Shafie
Referenzen
‘We found the firm to be highly proactive, experienced, competent having the ability to understand complex legal situations and always came up with appropriate legal solutions.’
‘Clear & timely communication, diverse team.’
‘Haidermota and Co have in-depth knowledge concerning various areas of the law and are well versed in dispute resolution across various forums. The firm provides full support to their clients irrespective of business hours and brings a wealth of expertise in various areas.’
Kernmandanten
Trafigura PTE Limited
Binance Holding Limited
Vitol Dubai Limited
National Bank of Pakistan
Bank Islami Pakistan Limited
Telenor Pakistan Limited
Pakistan Telecom Company Limited
Bank Makramah Limited (formerlySummit Bank Limited)
Bristol Engineering Services
Indus Motors Company Limited
Cargill Pakistan Agri Foods Limited
Pakistan LNG Limited (PLNG)
Sindh Infrastructure Development Company Ltd. (SIDCL)
Ernst & Young, Pakistan.
Lucky Motor Corporation
IGI Holding Limited
United Bank Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited, a publicly unlisted telecommunications company with the dominant market share in Pakistan, on various judicial and quasi-judicial matters.
- Representing Sindh Infrastructure Development Company Ltd. in two separate construction arbitration proceedings initiated by National Logistic Cell Engineers.
- Representing Bank Makramah Limited, formerly known as Summit Bank, in a legal matter related to a challenge posed by a corporate customer against the wilful default proceedings initiated by the client before the Federal Investigation Agency.
Khalid Anwer & Co.
Khalid Anwer & Co. is a known name for its work on numerous high-profile constitutional and commercial disputes. Its clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small companies. Senior partner Khalid Anwer has a wealth of experience acting in cases before the superior courts of Pakistan for over five decades. Managing partner Raashid Anwer is recognised for his work on numerous taxation, employment and shareholder disputes. Syed Mustafa Ali frequently represents clients before the High Courts. Jawad Qureshi is another key member of the department who often appears before the High Courts, as well as various administrative tribunals in Pakistan.
Praxisleiter:
Khalid Anwer; Raashid Anwer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Syed Mustafa Ali; Syed Muhammad Ali Mehdi; Jawad Qureshi
Referenzen
‘Mr. Raashid Anwer is arguably one of the finest lawyers for dispute resolution matters in Pakistan. The team under his guidance is exceptional. Mr Jawad Qureshi and Mr Mustafa Ali are highly regarded in this practice area and consistently provide effective guidance without fail.’
‘Mr Ali Mehdi has been highly engaging and willing to go back and forth until a satisfactory resolution is reached. The firm’s willingness to engage in prolonged correspondences is rare for firms of such a calibre.’
‘The litigation team at Khalid Anwer & Co. stands out for their exceptional dedication and expertise. Each member consistently dedicates ample time to every client and case, ensuring meticulous attention and thorough care.’
Kernmandanten
State Bank of Pakistan
General Electric
Procter & Gamble Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
Gillette Pakistan Limited
Pepsi Cola International
Indus Motor Company Limited
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited
Gul Ahmed Textiles Mills Limited
Sapphire Textile Mills Limited
Teradata Pakistan
Teradata Ireland
National Foods Limited
Naveena Exports Limited
Naveena Industries Limited
Ismail Industries Limited
Arif Habib Group
Continental Biscuits Limited
Lucky Tex Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited
National Bank of Pakistan
MCB Bank Limited
Allied Bank Limited
United Bank Limited
MCB Islamic Bank Limited
Mashreq Bank PSc. (UAE)
Faysal Bank Limited
Samba Bank Limited
Central Depository Company
Pakistan Telecom Mobile Limited
Telenor Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
Pfizer Pakistan Ltd.
sanofi Pakistan
Sami Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Hilton Pharma Limited
Makro Habib Pakistan Limited
The Hub Power Company Limited
Gul Ahmed Energy Limited
Fatima Group
ICI Pakistan
Tata Textiles Mills Limited
Artistic Milliner
Artistic Denim
Soorty Enterprises
FieldCore Service Pakistan Company (Pvt.) Ltd.
Adamjee Insurance Company Limited
Jubilee Life Insurance Co. Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Engaged by the National Bank of Pakistan to defend the President/CEO and the CFO against contempt charges brought against them in the Supreme Court of Pakistan for purportedly failing to comply with the court’s orders.
- Successfully represented the textile industry in two sets of cases in the High Court of Sindh, challenging the retrospective application of gas tariff notifications.
- Successfully obtained an injunctive order from the High Court of Sindh against the Pakistan Information Commission on behalf of the State Bank of Pakistan.
RIAA BARKER GILLETTE
The team at RIAA BARKER GILLETTE is led by the Islamabad-based Yousaf Khosa. Khosa is an advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and is recommended for his work on a wide range of cases before various courts, quasi-tribunal and regulatory tribunals. In addition, he receives plaudits for his considerable experience in domestic and international arbitration proceedings. Mayhar Mustafa Kazi, who is based at the Karachi office, is highly regarded for his work across a variety of complex cases, as well as for his representation of clients in both foreign and domestic arbitrations. Shahbakht Pirzada is another name to note who is recommended for his work on tax, competition, corporate and trade mark disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Yousaf Khosa
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mayhar Mustafa Kazi; Shahbakht Pirzada
Referenzen
‘Particularly in energy-related disputes, it is rare to find a dispute resolution team with such a deep understanding of power projects, project finance and the legal framework of the energy sector. Accordingly, we have been provided solutions to complex problems which have been both innovative and highly effective.’
‘Highly professional and diversely experienced legal team. Hardworking and dedicated individuals.’
‘We have worked with RIAA on a number of complex multi-jurisdictional matters. Throughout, they provided not only exceptional local advice but proved excellent at collaborating with firms across the world. They were instrumental in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy.’
Kernmandanten
Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman
IGCF SPV 21 Limited
Karachi International Container Terminal Limited
Star Hydro Power Limited
Sindh Nooriabad Power Company (Private) Limited
Siddiqsons Energy Limited
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority
Huaneng Shandong Ruyi Pakistan Energy (Private) Limited
Petroleum Exploration (Pvt.) Limited (the “PEL”)
Sinohydro Corporation Limited
Cargill International Singapore Pte Limited
Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Private) Limited
Haleon Pakistan Limited
Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company
EFU General Insurance Limited (EFU) and Orient Petroleum Inc. (OPI)
Dalda Foods Limited
Alhaushabi Stevedores (Pvt) Limited
Mercantile & Maritime Trading Pte Limited
Millat Industrial Products Ltd
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- Assisted Cargill in arbitration proceedings and in enforcement proceedings.
- Secured a favourable ICC arbitration award for a Pakistani oil and gas company.
ABS & Co.
The disputes team at ABS & Co. is well-known for its experience across a range of commercial cases. This includes advising on shareholder disputes, M&A cases, as well as contentious matters in the construction and engineering sectors. Additionally, it is skilled at representing clients in a whole host of arbitration matters. Ahmer Bilal Soofi has a wealth of experience in representing federal and provincial governments and is an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Bakhtawar Bilal Soofi routinely handles a variety of constitutional, employment and tax cases in the High Court. Usman Jillani plays a pivotal role in the department too.
Praxisleiter:
Ahmer Bilal Soofi; Bakhtawar Bilal Soofi; Usman Jillani
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ahmed Reza Mirza
Referenzen
‘ABS&CO has a very client-friendly environment. The team members are very responsive and they are able to provide tailor-made solutions to the needs of their clients.’
‘Mr. Bakhtawar Bilal Soofi was always cooperative and his discipline and methodology on having access to the documents provided by the client and organising these documents in an efficient manner was incredibly helpful. Besides, I was also impressed with Bakhtawar’s deep knowledge of investment arbitration.’
‘ABS & Co’s dispute resolution team stands out for its firm dedication to achieving the best possible results in our high-stakes disputes. The team’s clear communication, reliability, and thorough preparation have instilled great confidence in us throughout the resolution process.’
Kernmandanten
Power Construction Corporation of China
Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power (Pvt.) Ltd
National Transmission and Despatch Company
Saboor Chicks Proprietors
Mirza Associate Engineering Services (Pvt.) Ltd
Siddiqsons Group
McDonald’s
Guarantee Engineering
ZKB-Reliable JV
Din Industries Pvt. Ltd.
MCB Bank
Synavos
Newpeak Construction Services Pvt. Ltd.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Nunchi Marine Pte Limited on the recognition and enforcement proceedings relating to a foreign arbitral award against Cnergyico.
- Advised Saboor Chicks Proprietors in an arbitration claim against the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) before the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
- Advised Power Construction Corporation of China in a successful claim before DAAB in relation to the Tarbela 5 Hydropower Extension Project.
Mohsin Tayebaly & Co
Arshad Tayebaly heads the department at Mohsin Tayebaly & Co, which excels in commercial and contractual disputes. It is recommended for its work on winding up and merger/de-merger petitions, as well as shareholder disputes, taxation cases and banking and finance litigation. Other core areas of focus span real estate cases and public procurement contentious matters. It has been busy advising on a growing number of white-collar crime cases too. Tayebaly regularly appears before the Supreme Court and the High Courts in Pakistan, as well as successfully handling a number of arbitration matters. Omer Memon is another name to note.
Praxisleiter:
Arshad Tayebaly
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Omer Memon
Referenzen
‘Absolutely first class in every regard, in technical ability, commercial sense and client service skills. I cannot rate them highly enough. Areas of focus in which they excel include arbitration, energy, financial services and appeals. I recommend Arshad Tayebaly.’
Kernmandanten
EY Ford Rhodes
Unity Foods Limited
Engro Corporation Limited
K-Electric Limited
Nestle Pakistan (Subsidiary of Nestle S.A)
Fujitsu General Limited
Meezan Bank Limited
Afiniti Ltd
Bank Alfalah Limited
Multinet Pakistan
Orr, Dignam & Co.
The contentious practice at Orr, Dignam & Co. is jointly headed by senior partner Sajid Zahid and Taha Alizai, both based in Karachi. The principal contact at the office in Islamabad is Syed Hassan Ali Raza. The department has extensive experience in handling commercial litigation in the Superior Courts of Pakistan. It is well-regarded for its work on a range of arbitration and mediation matters. The practice covers a broad spread of corporate and commercial disputes. Its wide client base includes private and public sector companies in Pakistan, as well as blue-chip multinational companies.
Praxisleiter:
Sajid Zahid; Taha Alizai
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Syed Hassan Ali Raza
Referenzen
‘They are a team of dedicated and professional lawyers, who are constantly working towards providing quality legal services.’
‘We work with Mr. Sajid Zahid at Orr Dignam. He stands out for his diverse and vast experience of many decades in litigation as well as corporate matters.’
Kernmandanten
Emirates International Bank
United Insurance Broker
Pakistan Refinery Limited
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited
Phoenix Global DMCC
The Porsche Group
Societies General SA, Swiss Company
Engro Fertilizer Limited
R&R Co. Singapore (a law firm)
Britannia (P&I) Club
Pakistan LNG Limited
Ericsson Pakistan (Private) Limited
Emaar Properties PJSC and its six subsidiaries
Government of the Azad State of Jammu & Kashmir
Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited
BBC Pakistan (Private) Limited
EFFEF Industries Limited
Thai Airways Limited
Oil Companies Advisory Council
Aon Insurance Limited
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited
Citi Bank N.V.
Standard Chartered Bank of Pakistan / CBRE Group Inc
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Emirates International Bank in the execution of a foreign decree (UAE) in Pakistan in relation to customer defaults and breaches of contractual obligations.
- Successfully represented Emirates International Airlines before the National Industrial Relations Commission in an appeal initiated by an employee.
- Successfully acted for a client in a dispute relating to the encashment of standby letters of credit.
Faiz, Sharif and Shinwari LLP
The team at Faiz, Sharif and Shinwari LLP is jointly led by Rizwan Faiz Muhammad and Afzal Khan Shinwari. It regularly represents the government-owned thermal power generation companies in hearings before the national regulatory authority, as well as in disputes with suppliers. The group has been active in the banking sector and is skilled at handling complex arbitration proceedings both nationally and internationally. It is well-regarded for its work with private clients too and has been advising on various matters such as family disputes and defamation cases.
Praxisleiter:
Rizwan Faiz Muhammad; Afzal Khan Shinwari
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Haroun Sharif
Referenzen
‘Rizwan Faiz Muhammad’s expertise in constitutional as well as banking and finance matters makes him an outstanding advocate, performing brilliantly in court as well as in providing transactional services.’
‘Expertise and experience, innovative thinking, client focus, collaboration and teamwork. Committed to excellence.’
‘The whole team is highly qualified and very competent. They have an exquisite experience in the power sector. I have found that they have always given excellent advice on business-related matters.’
Kernmandanten
Sky9 Developers
Pakistan Accumulators (Pvt.) Ltd
Heavy Mechanical Complex through their subcontractors, Al-Tariq Construction Ltd.
Bank of Punjab
National Highway Authority
Jamshoro Power Company Ltd
Central Power Generation Company Ltd
Northern Power Generation Company Ltd
GENCO Holding Company Ltd
Elite Estates (Pvt.) Ltd
Army Welfare Trust Investments (AWTI)
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented the National Highway Authority in a case regarding a refusal to enforce an international ICC arbitral award.
- Advised and represented various entities owned by the Government of Pakistan and independent thermal power generation companies against a unilateral change by the regulatory authority/NEPRA regarding their energy tariff.
- Advising and representing Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO), and the Federal Ministry of Energy, Power Division, in defending their policy decision to bifurcate PESCO into another spin-off company.
Kabraji & Talibuddin
The versatile team at Kabraji & Talibuddin deftly covers a wide range of disputes such as corporate disputes and cases in the banking, media and telecoms industries. It has particular expertise in dealing with aviation and commercial matters. Its client base includes several foreign airlines and petroleum companies. In addition, the group excels in domestic and foreign commercial arbitration. Senior partner Salman Talibuddin regularly acts in major and complex disputes, as well as commercial arbitrations. Maria Ahmad and Alizeh Bashir are both highly regarded members of the department.
Praxisleiter:
Salman Talibuddin; Maria Ahmad; Alizeh Bashir
Referenzen
‘The one stand out about this firm is that the two main active partners are very competent, confident women. In Pakistan, it is rare to see such diversity.’
‘Alizeh Bashir and Maria Ahmed are very focused. They are straight up in their assessments of matters and won’t give you false hope. That is a rare quality in the legal profession in Pakistan.’
‘Mr. Talibuddin -the team is very punctual with strong work ethics and have shown excellent work behaviours, knowledge and expertise in every aspect of the professional services.’
Kernmandanten
International Air Transport Association
Bai Gulbai Nusserwanjee Mehta Education Fund
Feroze and Shernaz Bhandara Charitable Trust
Faroukh and Roshen Karani Trust
Goolzarina R. Kapadia Welfare Fund
Goolbanu and Burjor Anklesaria Charitable Trust
Hommie & Jamshed Nusserwanjee Charitable Trust
Heerjibhoy J. Behrana Parsi Fire Temple
Kandawalla Trust
Nargis Jamshed Dubash Charitable Trust
Virbaiji D. Katrak Trust
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited
National Bank of Pakistan
Hascol Petroleum Limited
Mobed Welfare Trust
Pakistan Petroleum Limited
Hubbard SAS
Quetta Textile Mills
National Refinery Limited
British Airways Plc
Maersk Pakistan (Private) Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in defending multiple suits instituted against it in the High Court of Sindh at Karachi by various travel agencies in Pakistan, seeking to restrain IATA from implementing a revised remittance calendar in Pakistan.
- Acting for Hascol Petroleum Limited in multiple complex banking recovery suits in the High Court of Sindh at Karachi.
- Successfully defended Thai Airways International Public Company Limited in an appeal filed in the Islamabad High Court.
Kilam Law
Kilam Law fields a versatile team headquartered in Lahore and Islamabad. Haris Azmat plays a pivotal role in the department and is recognised for his work across a broad range of areas, including civil and commercial cases, in addition to arbitration matters. Ali Ibrahim has particular experience working with insurance companies on a wide array of matters. Ali Naveed Arshad leads on project disputes, international commercial cases, and arbitrations. Taimur Malik is another primary contact at the firm who works with several international clients.
Praxisleiter:
Haris Azmat; Ali Ibrahim; Ali Naveed Arshad; Taimur Malik
Referenzen
‘Having worked with various firms for legal services, the responsiveness and communication of the team is excellent. This relates in terms of the availability of team members and urgent work, as well as communication throughout the process. Partners are accessible.’
‘Haris Azmat is very competent. His response time is excellent and we have always found him to be available for any work that may be required. He does not always push for the most contentious path, rather his focus is on getting to solutions in an effective and sustainable manner.’
‘Their commitment to their profession is highly commendable. They are available whenever required.’
Kernmandanten
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority
Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design
Jubilee General Insurance Company Limited
Intech Process Automation (Pvt.) Limited
APNA Microfinance Bank Limited
SPG Prints B.V (Netherlands & Pakistan)
Lahore Development Authority
K&N
Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited
Interloop Limited
Punjab Revenue Authority
Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
QuidelOrtho Corporation
Lahore Garment City Company
Salman Shabbir
SPI Insurance Company Limited
EFU General Insurance Company Limited
United Insurance Company of Pakistan Limited
Republic Women’s Wear
Export Trading Commodities Pte Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Successfully represented United Insurance Company in the filing of a constitutional petition in the Islamabad High Court against a blacklisting order against it which had been issued by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority.
- Successfully represented United Insurance Company in the filing of a constitutional petition in the Islamabad High Court against a decision passed by the Insurance Ombudsman and upheld on representation by the President of Pakistan.
- Advised Interloop on an insurance dispute with IGI Insurance Company pertaining to Export Credit Insurance Policies.
Legal Oracles
The team at Legal Oracles is skilled at handling a wide range of cases, as well as local and international arbitrations. Collectively led by Saad Shuaib Wyne, Mustafa Munir Ahmed, Qasim Wadud and Babar Khan Yousafzai, it regularly represents clients in constitutional petitions, civil suits, settlements and labour litigation. It is adept at handling areas such as white-collar crime, tax appeals and a whole host of corporate, commercial and banking issues. The group is well placed to advise on all aspects of alternative dispute resolution.
Praxisleiter:
Saad Shuaib Wyne; Mustafa Munir Ahmed; Qasim Wadud; Babar Khan Yousafzai
Referenzen
‘Barrister Qasim Wadud was instrumental in the smooth running of the case – it was clear that he possessed deep-seated industry and relevant geographical knowledge. His manner with witnesses and the wider client team was highly effective.’
‘The individuals at Legal Oracles in the area of dispute resolution practice stand out for their exceptional expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit.’
‘Mr Saad Shuaib Wyne and Mr Mustafa Munir Ahmed distinguish themselves through their strategic thinking and strong negotiation skills. Their ability to anticipate and address potential issues proactively sets them apart from competitors.’
Kernmandanten
Novatex Limited
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited
Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (Ufone)
U Bank Limited
Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (Jazz)
Alfalah Insurance Limited
K-Electric Limited
International Business Management
Oil & Gas Development Company Limited
Trade International
Bikiya Industries (Private) Limited
Pakistan MNP Database (Guarantee) Limited
All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association
AKD Securities Limited
Xiaomi Pakistan (Private) Limited
Metro Pakistan (Private) Limited
Bayer Pakistan (Private) Limited
Monsanto Pakistan (Private) Limited
Federal Board of Revenue
ANM Trading Co.
National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited
Federal Board of Revenue
A&B Productions
Central Power Purchasing Agency (Guarantee) Limited
Al-Baraka Bank Limited
Bank of Khyber
Evercare Group Management Limited
Indus Breeze Roller Flour Mills (Private) Limited
Samsons Group of Companies
Margalla Honda (Private) Limited
Honda Downtown (Private) Limited
Philip Morris Pakistan Limited
Shah Zaman (Private) Limited
Salman Paper Products (Private) Limited
Nando’s Pakistan (Private) Limited
IMLAK (Private) Limited
Baron International (Private) Limited
Baron Nathiagali (Private) Limited
Hi-Tech Pipes Engineering Industries (Private) Limited
LMK Resources Pakistan (Private) Limited
Ejaz Brothers
Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP)
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
UNISA (Private) Limited
Service Industries Limited
Pakistan Telecom Employees Trust (PTET)
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing PTCL before the Supreme Court of Pakistan in appeals filed by hundreds of pensioners of PTCL challenging the orders of Peshawar High Court, Islamabad High Court, Sindh High Court, Lahore High Court and Balochistan High Court, seeking pension back benefits to the tune of PKR 800bn approximately.
- Representing the FBR in relation to the implementation of the Track & Trace system on local manufacturers of tobacco, which would curtail tax evasion on the sale of tobacco products by up to PKR 80bn annually.
- Representing A&B Productions (and its Partners) in the implementation of an arbitral award against one of Pakistan’s largest and most renowned media houses in Pakistan.
AHM & Co
Spearheaded by Saadat Ali Saeed, AHM & Co is skilled at settling disputes through alternative means of dispute resolution by way of arbitration and mediation. The firm specialises in advising on insurance cases, as well as on an array of contentious regulatory and corporate governance matters.
Praxisleiter:
Saadat Ali Saeed
Referenzen
‘Ethical and legal soundness. – Response time – People – Collaboration. Mr. Saadat Ali Saeed.’
Kernmandanten
Imtiaz Provision Store
Crescent Star Foods Private Limited
Crescent Star Insurance Limited
KKC Private Limited
Jubilee General Insurance Limited
Hotel Crown Plaza Pakistan Private Limited
Muller & Phipps Pakistan (Private) Limited
Tech Sirat Technologies (Private) Limited
Rehmat Textile Private Limited
Ulfat Textile Private Limited
PICIC Insurance Limited
Adamjee Company Assurance Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising a hospitality services company in a mediation about a trade mark dispute.
- Recently engaged by Imtiaz Provision Store to challenge an ad-hoc arbitration award which was awarded against it.
- Successfully challenged and set aside the orders of the Customs Authority on behalf of a client.
Farooq, Khan & Mirza (Advocates & Corporate Counsel)
Babbar Ali Khan heads the practice at Farooq, Khan & Mirza (Advocates & Corporate Counsel). He is sought after for his experience in advising on contentious issues on FIDIC contracts. In addition, he represents civil works contractors during arbitrations and in court and represents clients before various judicial and quasi-judicial bodies. The team handles a wide range of civil and commercial disputes across various sectors and frequently covers criminal cases. Jawad Malik is another important member of the department.
Praxisleiter:
Babbar Ali Khan
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jawad Malik
Kernmandanten
Habib Rafiq Private Limited
Sachal Engineering
KNK Private Limited
Matracon Private Limited
Sino Hydro China Private Limited
Sardar Mohammad Ashraf D. Baloch Private Limited
Sultan Mahmood and Company
Usmani International Associates Private Limited
Frontier Works Organization (FWO)
Lilley International Private Limited
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL)
HAKAS Private Limited
Constructor’s Association of Pakistan
RMS Private Limited
Resource Linked Private Limited
Guarantee Engineers Private Limited
Soulfit
Public Private Partnership Authority
Tamerid Consultants
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Matracon Private Limited before the Appellate Tribunal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority, successfully exempting it from an equivalent of $10m worth of sales tax on services on a construction project.
- Successfully assisted KNK Private Limited before the honourable Islamabad High Court, in permanently restraining the National Highway Authority from encashing multiple guarantees worth $5m on a project which has been terminated.
Nawaz Hussain Sikander
The team at Nawaz Hussain Sikander, under the collective leadership of Ahmed Ali Hussain, Shamail Sikander and Zaeem Hyder, is recommended for its work on civil, tax, and customs disputes. It frequently handles many other matters, such as labour and employment issues, as well as commercial and FIA cases. Clients include large national corporations and high-net-worth individuals. The group has been active recently in resolving several complex white-collar criminal cases.
Praxisleiter:
Ahmed Ali Hussain; Shamail Sikander; Zaeem Hyder
Referenzen
‘The practice is valued for its utmost professionalism, client-centric approach and ability to consistently deliver high-quality results.’
‘Shamail Sikander’s expertise in dispute resolution is evident in his meticulous approach to case strategy and his ability to navigate even the most intricate legal challenges with clarity and precision. He possesses a remarkable talent for distilling complex legal issues into actionable strategies.’
‘The team is not just very responsible but extremely professional. I never had to remind them of a deadline or missing document. They are 24/7 on top of the task and very hardworking.’
Kernmandanten
KF Food Complex (Pvt) Ltd
MIK Industries (Pvt) Ltd
Turkuvaz Aktif Televizyon Produksiyon Anonim Sirketi
Sindh Education Foundation
Kohisar Enterprises
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising and representing KF Food Complex (Pvt) and its directors in a customs matter worth over PKR1bn.
- Advising and representing MIK Industries (Pvt) Ltd and its directors in a customs matter worth over PKR1bn.
Samdani & Qureshi
The team at Samdani & Qureshi excels in international and domestic arbitration. In addition, it has considerable skill at handling all forms of alternative dispute resolution for its diverse client base which includes private individuals, corporate entities and investors. Nudrat Ejaz Piracha continues to play a pivotal role in many ADR arbitrations before international bodies. Farrukh Karim Quereshi is highly sought after for his work in both local and international arbitrations. Syed Ishtiaq Haider is a distinguished advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Praxisleiter:
Farrukh Karim Qureshi; Nudrat Ejaz Piracha; Syed Ishtiaq Haider
Referenzen
‘The firm is particularly strong in the field of international arbitration, mediation, and conciliation, thus in all forms of Alternate Dispute Resolution. Clients always know that the lawyers in this firm are of the strongest, most upright character and professional ethics.’
‘The strong education and practice experience of its leading partners assure clients from all parts of the world of a sophisticated firm.’
‘Mr. Farrukh Karim Qureshi is distinguished by his legal expertise and significant contributions to various legal fields. His extensive experience encompasses international arbitration, regulatory frameworks, and legislative drafting.’
Kernmandanten
Limak Insaat Construction Industry and Trade Inc.
Associated Technologies Limited
Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Company (Private) Limited
Capital Steel Industries
Capital Marketing Services
Voith Hydro GmbH & Co. KG (VHH)|&
Voith Hydro Shanghai Ltd. (VHS)
Xingjing Beixin Matracon Road & Bridge Construction Co. Ltd.
Builders Associates Private Limited
Sindh Construction Company
Privatisation Commission
East West Entertainment LLC (USA)
Punjab Revenue Authority
Bank of Khyber
Alternative Energy Development Board
Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited
Askari Bank
Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA-G)
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- Representing Limak Insaat Construction Industry and Trade Inc in an international arbitration relating to a claim against a joint venture partner under a joint venture agreement pertaining to various construction projects.
- Representing Capital Marketing Services, a Pakistani transporter and warehouse holder, in a claim against a multi-million-dollar manufacturing company in an ad hoc arbitration before a sole arbitrator.
- Representing Associated Technologies Limited in a significant claim against a foreign construction company and consultant in an ad hoc arbitration before an umpire.