RIAA advises Valor Hospitality on luxury hotel management deal
RIAA Barker Gillette successfully advised Valor Hospitality Middle East DMCC on negotiating and executing a complex hotel management agreement for a 5-star internationally branded hotel in Pakistan. The transaction marks a significant entry into Pakistan's luxury hospitality sector.
RIAA’s Pakistan law advice helps protect $90m award in UK court win
RIAA Barker Gillette provided crucial Pakistan law expertise supporting an anti-suit injunction in the English Court of Appeal, protecting a US$90 million arbitration award for Star Hydro Power Limited.
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 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.
