Our partner Mr. Mazhar Bangash, Head of RIAA Barker Gillette’s Trade Law Department, has been appointed as an arbitrator by the Dispute Settlement Body, World Trade Organization in a trade dispute between the USA and South Korea.
Proposed Amendment to Securities Brokers (Licensing and Operations) Regulations 2016
The SECP has issued a notification for a proposed amendment to Regulation 4 of the Securities Brokers (Licensing and Operations) Regulations, 2016 in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 169 of the Securities Act, 2015.
The FBR has issued a notification for including a new Chapter in the Income Tax Rules, 2002 in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 237 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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.
Expert witness in the Cayman Islands K-Electric dispute
Our Managing Partner Bilal Shaukat served as an expert witness on Pakistan law in the Cayman Islands Court for a case related to K-Electric, providing written opinion and testimony.
