Practice

Practice areas and services

The firm accepts instructions in all areas of law. Its specialist practice covers five fields.

Specialisms

Criminal Law
Pre-arrest and post-arrest bail, trials, appeals and revisions, quashment proceedings and private complaints, for complainants and for accused persons, at every stage from the trial court to the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Corporate
Incorporation of companies and limited liability partnerships, corporate and regulatory compliance and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, drafting and review of commercial contracts, and corporate and commercial disputes.
Family Law
Dissolution of marriage, dower and maintenance, recovery of dowry articles, and custody and guardianship of minors, before the Family Courts and in appeal and constitutional proceedings.
Civil Law
Suits for declaration, possession, specific performance and recovery, property and rent matters, temporary and permanent injunctions, and the execution of decrees.
Constitutional Matters
Constitutional petitions for the enforcement of fundamental rights and against unlawful action by public bodies, and related appeals, before the High Courts and the Federal Constitutional Court.
All other areas
Matters outside the specialist fields, including tax, service and banking matters, are handled by the firm or with counsel it instructs.

Advisory
Written opinions and advice on rights, liabilities and options, before a dispute arises or while one is under way.
Litigation
Drafting, filing and arguing cases before courts and tribunals at every level, including appeals and constitutional proceedings.
In-house Counsel
Retained legal support for businesses and organisations, covering contracts, compliance and day-to-day legal questions.
Mediation
A dedicated mediation team that assists parties to resolve disputes by agreement.

The firm appears before every judicial forum in Pakistan, including: