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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pakistan Chapter of the Chambers Corporate M&A Guide 2023
RIAA Barker Gillette authored the Pakistan Chapter from the recently published Chambers Corporate M&A Guide 2023, which comprehensively examines the country's mergers and acquisitions legal framework, providing key insights for legal and finance professionals engaged in Pakistan's complex M&A landscape. The chapter covers key regulations, processes, due diligence practices, takeover laws, duties of directors, litigation trends and shareholder activism applicable to domestic and cross-border M&A transactions involving Pakistani companies.
RIAA Barker Gillette authored the Pakistan Chapter of the Chambers Practice Guide on the law and regulation applicable to technology, media and telecommunications (TMT). It covers key topics including regulation of the digital economy, cloud computing, broadcast media, telecom systems, electronic signatures and digital identity.