DHA City: advising on first developer NEPRA distribution licence
RIAA Barker Gillette advised DHA Energy Supply Company on the first NEPRA distribution licence, paired with a supplier of last resort licence, granted to a privately owned developer. The decision tests how far Pakistan's competitive electricity market will admit new entrants.
Pakistan safeguard investigation: NTC initiates first CPFTA case
The National Tariff Commission has initiated the first Pakistan safeguard investigation, under the bilateral safeguard clause of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement. We prepared the application for the domestic industry, concerning a surge in imports of vulcanised rubber thread and cord from China.
Islamic financing behind Pakistan’s landmark PIA privatisation
RIAA Barker Gillette acted as legal counsel to Bank AL Habib Limited on approximately PKR 5 billion in Shariah-compliant facilities financing an acquisition under the PIA privatisation. The mandate reflects the growing role of Islamic finance in Pakistan's largest transactions.
A Vessel Renamed, Reflagged and Sold — and Still Arrested in Karachi
A bulk carrier carrying a Zanzibar developer’s cargo was renamed, reflagged and sold mid-dispute. RIAA Barker Gillette secured a ship arrest in the Sindh High Court and the security its client needed.
Shahmeer Naveed Arshad Joins RIAA Barker Gillette as Partner
RIAA Barker Gillette has appointed Shahmeer Naveed Arshad as a Partner in its Lahore office, strengthening the firm's national practice across corporate, real estate, banking and finance, and dispute resolution.
RIAA completes national review of higher education governance in Pakistan
RIAA Barker Gillette has completed a national review of higher education governance in Pakistan. The work formed part of the Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) project. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) ran the project, with World Bank support. For years, the sector has debated how much independence universities should hold, and how to exercise it […]
Pakistan’s First Wheeling Auction: ISMO Issues 400MW RFP
The Independent System and Market Operator of Pakistan has opened the country's first wheeling auction, offering 400MW to competitive suppliers serving large consumers. Proposals are due by 20 November 2026 under a framework that also mandates battery storage for solar and wind projects.
Venture Capital Bill, 2026: RIAA submits comments to SECP
The SECP has invited stakeholder comments on the draft Venture Capital Bill, 2026, which would give venture capital a dedicated statute for the first time. RIAA Barker Gillette's submission addresses the provisions that will determine whether the regime is used.
Force Majeure and the Gulf Conflict: What Pakistani Businesses Need to Know
The Gulf conflict has triggered force majeure declarations and disrupted supply chains critical to Pakistan. With no codified force majeure doctrine, Pakistani businesses face a strict impossibility threshold under the Contract Act, 1872 — and must also navigate demanding requirements of causation, notice, and mitigation.
RIAA Barker Gillette authored the Pakistan chapter of the Lexology Panoramic Mining Guide 2025, offering a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory landscape governing Pakistan’s mining sector.
Pakistan Power Sector Legal Framework: 2025 Chambers Guide
RIAA Barker Gillette authored the Pakistan chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide on Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution 2025, providing comprehensive analysis of Pakistan's evolving electricity sector regulations.
RIAA Barker Gillette authored the Pakistan chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide on Public Procurement 2025, providing comprehensive insights into Pakistan's evolving procurement regulatory landscape.
