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Lex Mundi Member for Pakistan - RIAA Barker Gillette

Exclusive Lex Mundi Member for Pakistan – RIAA Barker Gillette. Lex Mundi is the world’s leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in 100+ countries worldwide.

As part of the Lex Mundi global network, we can provide our clients with preferred access to more than 21,000 lawyers worldwide – all from a single point of contact. Individually, each Lex Mundi member firm is a leader in its local market. Collectively, Lex Mundi firms provide global legal resources with unmatched depth and breadth. Working with other Lex Mundi firms, we can seamlessly handle our clients’ most challenging cross-border transactions and disputes.

Lex Mundi Equisphere enables member firms to work together as one, delivering to clients a joined-up, single-stop solution for their multi-jurisdictional engagements.

Equisphere is a project management solution that provides clients with the services of specialised project managers, access to an online dashboard functionality for real-time reporting, and which is supported by online training packages.

Designed to work for complex multinational matters, Lex Mundi Equisphere delivers the following easily, efficiently and excellently:

  • Matter scoping
  • Coordination of engagement letters
  • Matter management and reporting
  • Coordination of billing

Lex Mundi Equisphere can be tailored to each client’s unique requirements and engagement.  All are built upon Lex Mundi’s unrivalled coverage, consistency of quality and excellence and on-the-ground technical expertise and connections.

LexMundi Equisphere
Consistent quality

The 2022 Chambers Guide has recognized the outstanding quality of Lex Mundi’s member firms. It is an elite grouping of law firms, and every member firm comes under regular review. Expertise is deployed on the ground in relevant jurisdictions, not centralized in a distant HQ.

Consistent service

Lex Mundi’s renowned quality standards are supplemented by documented and standardized processes and procedures across multi-jurisdictional teams with associated training. All are designed to ensure consistency of service and client experience across multiple jurisdictions.

Coverage

Lex Mundi has more lawyers, more offices and is in more jurisdictions than any single law firm. That geographical presence can be tailored to perfectly match the footprint of the client or transaction with high-quality on-the-ground resources.

Convenience

Lex Mundi Equisphere can be accessed and managed from anywhere through a single point of contact – either your existing Lex Mundi member firm relationship partner or a Lex Mundi Global Markets team member.

Control

Using industry-standard collaborative software, Lex Mundi’s professional staff will customize online dashboards to your requirements and serve as project liaisons to manage and report on engagements, including:

  • Handling documentation
  • Communicating with teams
  • Expanding in different markets
  • Hitting key milestones
  • Tracking fees

News/Insight

  • Pakistan’s First Wheeling Auction: ISMO Issues 400MW RFP

    On 20 September 2026, the Independent System and Market Operator of Pakistan (ISMO) published the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the country's first wheeling auction. The auction offers 400 megawatts (MW) under the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM). Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari announced Read more

  • Venture Capital Bill, 2026: RIAA submits comments to SECP

    The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has published the draft Venture Capital Bill, 2026 for public consultation, proposing a dedicated statutory framework for venture capital funds and the companies that manage them.

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  • DHA City: advising on first developer NEPRA distribution licence

    The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has granted DHA Energy Supply Company (DESCO) two licences for DHA City Karachi. The first is a NEPRA distribution licence, and the second makes DESCO the development's supplier of last resort. RIAA Barker Gillette advised DESCO throughout the application. No licensee outside the l...


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  • Pakistan safeguard investigation: NTC initiates first CPFTA case

    The National Tariff Commission (NTC) has initiated Pakistan's first safeguard investigation, acting on an application that RIAA Barker Gillette prepared for the domestic industry. The case concerns a surge in imports of vulcanised rubber thread and cord from China. It proceeds under Article 27 of the&nbs...


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  • Islamic financing behind Pakistan’s landmark PIA privatisation

    In June 2026, management control of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) passed to PIA Equity Limited, completing Pakistan's first major privatisation in nearly two decades. A consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation and including Lake City Holdings had won the December 2025 auction, with a PKR 135 billion bid se...


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What clients say...

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025

    "RIAA Barker Gillette has always had the most apt ability to handle, manage and steer complex and difficult matters in the right legal direction."

  • Legal 500 2025

    "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."

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025

    "Our operation is complex and has many nuances, and they have helped us navigate all of them promptly and professionally."

  • Legal 500 2024

    "Very professional firm, able to provide clear, concise and constructive advice. Proven very astute in formulating overall strategies of engagement."

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024

    "RIAA is highly professional, meeting tight deadlines with the utmost proficiency. They have always come up with out-of-the-box solutions."

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