Arbitration – Domestic and International
Our firm’s lawyers have advised and represented clients in both domestic and international arbitration proceedings including proceedings before the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) – London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).
Commercial Litigation
Our firm has represented and assisted both local and foreign clients in litigation spanning two or more national jurisdictions. The firm manages all aspects of such proceedings to ensure a unified, consistent approach. Our lawyers have considerable experience representing both foreign entities that are the subject of suits in Pakistan and corporations and individuals bringing suits against foreign entities in Pakistan.
Contracts
Our lawyers have assisted with drafting and reviewing a wide range of business/commercial contracts including Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts, Joint Venture Agreements (JVAs), Cost-Plus Design-Build Contracts, Asset Sale Agreements, Shareholders’ Agreements Franchise Agreements, Distributorship Agreements, Employment Agreements, Service Level Agreements and SAFE Notes.
Cross-border transactions
We advise on cross-border financial transactions, primarily outbound, to ensure compliance with Pakistani exchange control laws and regulations. These transactions include transfer of cash and securities in and out of Pakistan, private placement of structured products/investment funds, currency swaps and derivatives transactions.
Corporate/Global Immigration
The firm advises and assists international clients with corporate/global immigration matters including obtaining Pakistani work permits/Visa, business visas, and ensuring compliance with relevant immigration rules and regulations. We also assist with legalization of documents and business and work visas of international companies’ Pakistani employees relocating abroad.
Incorporation and regulatory compliance
The firm’s lawyers have assisted foreign companies with legal due diligence of Pakistani companies that are the potential target of an acquisition by a foreign company, incorporation of subsidiaries of foreign companies and regulatory compliance post-incorporation We also offer secretarial/company secretary services and local director services for foreign companies.
International Trade/Commerce
Our lawyers have knowledge of domestic and international trade laws and practices. We offer comprehensive advisory and litigation services to our clients in connection with contractual disputes involving non-payment, non-conforming goods and misrepresentation and fraud committed by a party involved in international commerce or trade.
Mergers & Acquisitions/Competition Law
Our firm advises clients on pre-merger compliance with Pakistan’s competition/merger law regime in matters in which the turnover and joint control of the entity in Pakistan. The firm has also advised on mergers and acquisitions in the oil & gas and the technology industries involving acquisition of a company outside Pakistan and acquisition of a company in Pakistan.
White Collar Crime
Our lawyers have advised and represented clients in white-collar crime matters involving leading international banks related to multiple jurisdictions such as Pakistan and the U.K. These matters involved money laundering, international banking fraud and illegal property transactions.