Our practices
Property and real estate
Our property team have the knowledge and experience to deal with all commercial property transactions. It is surprising how often a routine transaction throws up a tricky and unforeseen issue. It is important that the right property lawyer is on hand to deal with the labyrinth of regulations, laws and taxes, which seem to become ever more complex.
Mazhar Bangash
Shafaq Rehman
Our property and real estate team advise lenders (private and institutional) and borrowers on secured lending.
We recognise that a well-documented and drafted property and real estate transaction will deliver on our client’s expectations. Equally, where there is a need for litigation expertise, our property litigation team are well able to find solutions.
Our property and real estate experts handle the full range of commercial and residential services. Specialists based in offices across our network have intimate knowledge of the real estate sectors in those jurisdictions and can assist with all types of investments, divestitures and ongoing matters.
Our commercial practice advises on investment properties, offices, developments, retail properties, landlord & tenant issues, leaseholds, and enfranchisement. Our expertise in Pakistan includes a range of construction projects in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors.
RIAA Barker Gillette Pakistan’s construction practice has advised on many energy and infrastructure projects, including large dams, airports, commercial buildings, highways, pipeline projects, refineries, thermal power projects, cement plants, and telecommunication projects. We are well-equipped to advise on the full spectrum of issues affecting the construction industry, from bidding documents and all forms of construction contracts to contract management and dispute resolution (ADR), including arbitrations (domestic and international).
Practice areas
- Acquisitions
- Disposals
- Licences
- Licensed premises
- Portfolio management
- Secured lending
- Security
At a glance
- Damac Holding LLC: represented client, the largest private construction company of UAE, in the acquisition, development and sale of residential and commercial real estate in Pakistan.
- Emirates Global Islamic Bank and Eden Housing (Private) Limited: represented client in one of the largest real estate development projects in Lahore.
- Inturespa Pakistan (Private) Limited: represented client, a subsidiary of an Irish chain, in the setting up of a four-star hotel in Lahore.
- Sinohydro Corporation of China: represented client in the EPC construction of the Gomal Zam Dam Multipurpose Project.
- Sinohydro Corporation: represented client in a multi-billion-dollar project they have been awarded, the Reseires Dam Project in Sudan.
- Sui Southern Gas Company Limited: represented client in the development of its transmission and distribution network.
- TPL Properties Private Limited: represented client in the financing and regulatory matters concerning the construction of Center Point (Trakker Tower) which is a prestigious office tower development located in Karachi.
Contact one of our lead property and real estate partners, Mazhar Bangash or Shafaq Rehman, today.
