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Capital markets

Ranked as a Tier 1 firm for corporate and M&A by Chambers Global, Legal 500 and IFLR1000, we combine extraordinary ability with cross-sector expertise.

Well-versed in debt and equity capital markets transactions, our services range from routine capital-raising efforts to innovative and groundbreaking work. We provide creative and pragmatic solutions, and together, with our expertise in corporate governance, securities regulation, tax and restructuring, we deliver seamless, comprehensive advice.

We have extensive experience in various transactions, including public and private debt and equity offerings in the domestic and cross-border markets, initial public offerings, rights issues, structured finance products, securitisations and privatisations.

Issuers, investors and underwriters rely heavily upon our advice. Our clients include public, private and institutional entities, from emerging companies to established multinationals and investment banks to venture capitalists, governments to funds and companies in the energy, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing industries.

Our capital-raising efforts include prospectus offerings and private equity and debt securities placements in Pakistan and internationally.

We advise on various risk management, corporate governance, regulatory and disclosure obligations that require us to interact with securities and exchange commissions and boards of directors, compliance teams, investor relations professionals and shareholders.

Contact our lead capital markets partner, Bilal Shaukat, today.

At a glance
  • Al-Meezan Investment Bank Limited, represented client in the Initial Public Offer of Rs. 270m.
  • ICI Pakistan Limited, represented client in relation to Rs.1b term finance certificates issued by client.
  • OGDC, represented client in GDRs of US$ 1b.
  • PTC, represented client in GDRs of US$ 900m.
  • Sui Southern Gas Company Limited, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, Lakson Tobacco Company Limited and Sapphire Textile Mills Limited, represented clients in issuance of Term Finance Certificates.
Practice areas
  • Bonds, Finance Certificates and Depository Receipts
  • Compliance
  • Corporate finance
  • Corporate governance
  • Debt capital markets
  • Equity capital markets
  • Islamic finance
  • Private placements
  • Privatizations
  • Prospectus issues
  • Regulatory and government affairs
  • Securitizations
  • Security offerings
  • Structured finance
  • Tax

News/Insight

  • RIAA Wins Pharmaceutical Tax Exemption Case

    The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (Karachi Bench) recently issued a significant judgment in favour of our client, a leading pharmaceutical multinational, concerning the applicability of a pharmaceutical tax exemption under SRO 551(I)/2008. The dispute centred on whether medicated shampoos and c...


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  • RIAA Barker Gillette Achieves Top Legal 500 Pakistan Rankings

    RIAA Barker Gillette has secured leading rankings in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026, reinforcing its position as Pakistan's premier full-service law firm. The firm achieved Band 1 rankings across four core practice areas, with multiple partners recognised as leading practitioners.


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  • RIAA Advises Global Explosives Firm on Mining Sector in Pakistan

    RIAA Barker Gillette has advised a global leader in commercial explosives and blasting technology on its potential entry into the mining sector in Pakistan. The client, a publicly listed multinational with operations spanning multiple continents, is assessing opportunities to manufacture emulsion explosives, supply products including ammonium nitrate, boosters and detonators, an...


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  • Top rankings in Chambers Asia Pacific 2026

    We are delighted to once again be recognised as a leading law firm in Pakistan in the Chambers Asia Pacific Guide 2026, published by Chambers and Partners.

    The Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide is widely respected for its thorough evaluation and identification of the leading law firms and lawyers in the Asia-Pacific legal market. Chambe...


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  • RIAA Secures DAAB Decision in Major Dispute on Key Indus River Project

    RIAA Barker Gillette has secured a significant victory before a Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Board (DAAB) in a complex dispute concerning FIDIC price adjustment mechanisms under Sub-Clause 13.7 of the General Conditions in FIDIC’s 2017 Red Book. The decision awards almost USD 4 million in recovera...


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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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