RIAA Advises Global Explosives Firm on Mining Sector in Pakistan
RIAA Barker Gillette has advised a global leader in commercial explosives and blasting technology on entering the mining sector in Pakistan. The firm prepared a comprehensive country report assessing the legal framework and country risks relevant to operations in the Tethyan Belt.
RIAA Secures DAAB Decision in Major Dispute on Key Indus River Project
RIAA Barker Gillette secured a binding DAAB ruling on FIDIC price adjustment mechanisms under Sub-Clause 13.7. The decision protects USD 20 million in public funds on a USD 90 million / PKR 17 billion Indus River irrigation project.
RIAA Advises on Acquisition of Novartis Pakistan by Getz Group
RIAA Barker Gillette advised International Investments II Limited, a Getz Group company, on its successful acquisition of Novartis Pharma (Pakistan) Limited. This landmark transaction marks a significant development in Pakistan's pharmaceutical sector.
RIAA advises PIGL on Attock Cement Pakistan proposed stake sale
RIAA Barker Gillette serves as sole legal counsel to Pharaon Investment Group Limited Holding S.A.L. on its proposed sale of majority stake in Attock Cement Pakistan Limited. The firm manages complete sell-side advisory with negotiations in final stages.
RIAA Barker Gillette has been engaged by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited as local counsel for the closing of its USD 400 million acquisition of Telenor Pakistan. Following shareholder approval in November 2025, the firm is supporting PTCL on all local closing, compliance, and regulatory aspects of Pakistan's most significant telecom consolidation in over a decade.
Labour Laws in Pakistan are very broad and contains several ordinances, acts, rules and regulations and other statutes relating to industrial, commercial and labour establishments.
SETUP OPTIONS IN DUBAI – LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The LLC is the most popular onshore structure throughout the UAE. 51% of the share capital must be held by a UAE national or a company wholly owned by UAE nationals. Although not officially sanctioned by law, common practice for foreigners setting up LLCs is to enter […]
