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Clean energy

We are recognised as Pakistan’s leading corporate law firm in the renewable and clean energy sector.

We have been involved in most of the renewable and clean energy projects in Pakistan. We are well placed to advise developers, investors, and sponsors investing directly in the sector. While conventional energy sources will continue to be a large part of Pakistan’s energy mix, the share of renewable and clean energy is growing quickly and will certainly continue to grow aggressively.

Participants in Pakistan’s burgeoning renewable power and renewable fuels industry benefit from our timely and expert advice on various issues important to this sector. We have acted for clients in a variety of renewable power sectors, including, among others, hydro, wind, solar, biogas, biomass, biowaste, biofuels, and geothermal.

Navigating the corporate/commercial, regulatory and taxation landscape can be daunting for renewable power developers in Pakistan. Our lawyers have been key advisors at every step of the way, specifically retained with respect to acquiring project finance, accessing government incentives/programs, clearing regulatory hurdles, acquiring permits, completing environmental assessments, zoning real estate, acquiring and leasing land and property, devising tax-efficient structures (including renewable power incentives like flow-through financing structures), drafting and reviewing project documents, negotiating project agreement such as EPC contracts, operation and maintenance agreements and supply and off-take agreements, and assisting with all aspects of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures.

Our lawyers have acted for and have strong connections with the federal and provincial regulatory authorities and power distribution and transmission entities. We possess a comprehensive knowledge of power authorities’ renewable power tariff and procurement processes.

Contact one of our lead renewable and clean energy partners, Hasnain Naqvee, Bilal Shaukat or Nadir Atlaf, today.

Representative Matters

Bagasse
  • Al Moiz Industries Limited, counsel in 45 MW Bagasse Power Project
  • Chanar Energy Limited, counsel in 22 MW Bagasse Power Project
  • Chiniot Power Limited, counsel in Bagasse Power Project
  • Etihad Power Limited, counsel in 2 x 37 MW Bagasse Power Projects
  • Fatima Group, counsel in 120 MW Bagasse Power Project
  • JDW Sugar Mills, counsel in 52 MW Bagasse Power Project
  • Ramzan Sugar Mills, counsel in 60 MW Bagasse Power Project
  • RYK Mills Limited, counsel in 30 MW Bagasse Power Project
  • Thal Industries Corporation Limited, counsel in 30 MW Bagasse Power Project
Hydropower
  • Gulpur Hydropower Project, counsel in 100 MW Hydro Power Project
  • Laraib Energy Limited, counsel in 84 MW (First) HydroPower IPP at Mirpur, AJK
  • New Bong Escape Hydropower Project, counsel in 84 MW Hydro Power Project
  • Patrind Hydropower Project, counsel in 150 MW Hydro Power Project
  • SK Hydro (Pvt.) Limited, project counsel in 873 MW Hydro Power Project
  • Star Hydropower Limited, counsel in 147 MW Run-of-the-River Hydropower IPP
  • Sukki-Kinari Hydropower Project, counsel in 840 MW Hydro Power Project
Solar power
  • Access Energy, counsel in 10 MW Solar Power Project
  • Access Solar, counsel in Access Solar Power Project
  • Benazirabad Solar Power Project, counsel in 20 MW Solar Power Project
  • DACC, counsel in 50 MW Solar Power Project
  • ET Solar, counsel in ET Solar Power Project
  • Harappa Solar (Private) Limited, counsel in Harappa Solar Power Project
  • RYK Solar, counsel in RYK Solar Power Project
  • Sun Glory 1, counsel in Sun Glory 1 Solar Power Project
  • Sun Glory 2, counsel in Sun Glory 2 Solar Power Project
  • Table Rock, counsel in 100 MW solar power plant in Punjab
Wind power
  • Din Energy Limited, counsel for 50MW wind farm in Sindh
  • Gul Ahmed Wind Power Limited, counsel in 50 MW Wind Power Project
  • Indus Wind Energy Limited, project counsel for the development of 50MW wind farm
  • Tapal Wind Energy Pvt limited, project counsel for the development of 30MW wind farm
  • Triconboston Wind Power Company Limited, counsel in 3 x 50 MW Wind Power Projects
  • Yunus Energy Limited, project counsel for the development of 50MW wind farm
  • Zephyr Power Private Limited, counsel in 50 MW Wind Power Project
Expertise
  • Engineering and construction contracts
  • Land acquisition
  • Operation and maintenance agreements
  • Planning
  • Project finance
  • Regulatory and environmental issues
  • Supply and off-take agreements
Publications and articles

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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