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Top rankings in Chambers Asia Pacific 2024

We are pleased to have again been recognised as a leading law firm in Pakistan in the Chambers Asia Pacific Guide 2024, published by Chambers and Partners.

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RIAA Barker Gillette represent Turkish soda ash exporters in an anti-dumping duty dispute

RIAA Barker Gillette is representing Turkish exporters of soda ash in an appeal before the Islamabad High Court. This article outlines the proceedings' background, their current status, and the implications of a decision on the industry.

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RIAA Barker Gillette wins case against stay order on abuse of process grounds

The judgment given by the Sindh High Court develops the law on stay orders obtained by abuse of process.

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Partner Omer Soomro appointed as Minister

Distinguished partner and head of RIAA Barker Gillette's dispute resolution practice in Karachi, Omer Soomro, has been appointed Minister for Law, Religious Affairs and Human Rights in the Sindh caretaker Provincial Cabinet.

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Endeavor Global expands into Pakistan

RIAA Barker Gillette played a key role in Endeavor Global's expansion into Pakistan by establishing Endeavor Pakistan. This marks Endeavor's 40th office worldwide.

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Restraining injunction secured for SAPT

RIAA Barker Gillette recently secured an important injunction restraining the Karachi Port Trust from drawing down on our client South Asia Pakistan Terminals' $2 million guarantee. This was a significant win in an ongoing dispute related to construction of a deep-water container terminal. Courts rarely restrict parties from taking demand guarantees, so obtaining the injunction was important development. Our team continues working to resolve the underlying issues.

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Insight

Chambers Telecoms, Media & Technology Global Guide 2022

Pakistan: Law & Practice

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Pakistan agrees to accede to the Apostille Convention

1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the Apostille Convention)

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Lahore High Court Judgment in POSCO v Rikans

Lahore High Court judgment firmly rejects the pendency of litigation proceedings as a ground for resisting enforcement of foreign arbitral awards

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SECP paves the way for peer to peer lending platforms

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan

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Supreme Court decision on time limit for commencement of proceedings for recovery from a withholding agent under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001

Income Tax Ordinance, 2001

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Fintech Innovation – The Regulatory Sandbox

Pakistan

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