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November 22, 2021

The Legal 500: Litigation Country Comparative Guides

Pakistan Chapter

We are pleased to have contributed the Pakistan chapter of the Litigation Country Comparative Guides published by The Legal 500. The guide aims to provide an overview of the dispute resolution in Pakistan, covering litigation and arbitration, and explains the structure of the court system, and explains relevant rules relating to jurisdiction, interim relief, trials, evidence, appeals and recent reforms.

Link to the Guide: https://www.legal500.com/guides/chapter/pakistan-litigation/

Please click here to download the Pakistan Chapter: Legal 500 Litigation Country Comparative Guide – Pakistan

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