RIAA Barker Gillette secures major workplace harassment decision
RIAA Barker Gillette successfully represented a female government employee in a groundbreaking sexual harassment case that resulted in upholding dismissal of a civil servant.
RIAA advises on acquisition of Uch Power Plants in Pakistan
RIAA Barker Gillette successfully advised Sapphire Fibres Limited and Mindbridge (Private) Limited in their acquisition of the Uch Power plants with combined capacity of 990MW. The cross-border power sector acquisition marks a key development in private sector investment in Pakistan’s power sector.
RIAA secures victory in landmark input tax adjustment case
RIAA Barker Gillette successfully resolves tax dispute for multinational client, setting precedent on input tax adjustments for services received by Pakistani businesses from non-resident service providers.
RIAA Barker Gillette ranks high in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025
RIAA Barker Gillette has been highly ranked in multiple practice areas in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide. The firm's dispute resolution, corporate/M&A, projects & energy and banking & finance practices received top-tier rankings.
RIAA Advises on Landmark TAPI Pipeline Host Agreement in Afghanistan
RIAA Barker Gillette has successfully advised TAPI Pipeline Company Limited on the Host Government Agreement for Afghanistan's Herat province, ensuring compliance with Afghan law and Sharia principles for the multibillion-dollar Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project. This landmark achievement marks the first major infrastructure project to move forward in Afghanistan since August 2021, setting a precedent for regional cooperation.
RIAA Barker Gillette authors the Pakistan chapter of the Lexology Panoramic Guide on Public Private Partnerships 2025, which provides a comprehensive overview of the PPP legal and regulatory framework.
Pakistan Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution 2024
RIAA Barker Gillette authored the Pakistan chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide on Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution 2024, providing a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory landscape governing Pakistan's power sector. This chapter covers the NEPRA Act, market reforms, key regulations, and future policies shaping Pakistan's power sector.
Sitara Energy Wins Landmark Appeal Against FESCO After 7-Year Legal Battle
In a significant victory, Sitara Energy Limited successfully challenged FESCO's claim, potentially reopening the dispute for a fresh review. The NEPRA Appellate Tribunal ruled in favour of Sitara, overturning NEPRA's flawed tariff decision, and ordered a new evaluation within four months.
