RIAA Barker Gillette PK Advises Leading Foreign Mining Company on Balochistan Acquisition
RIAA Barker Gillette, Pakistan's premier law firm, recently advised a major foreign mining company on its proposed acquisition of significant copper mining assets in the Chagai district of Balochistan, Pakistan.
Star Hydro Power Wins Landmark Tariff Dispute Arbitration
RIAA Barker Gillette client Star Hydro Power Limited (SHPL) secured a crucial victory in its tariff dispute arbitration with the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC). The arbitral award, issued under LCIA rules, confirmed the contractual tariff under the Power Purchase Agreement between SHPL and NTDC.
Lahore High Court recognises international arbitration award
In a significant victory for Cargill International Trading Pte. Ltd., the Lahore High Court has upheld a foreign arbitral award in their favor, rejecting arguments by the award debtor, BBJ Steel Limited, that the signatory lacked authority to execute the underlying sales contract. The RIAA Barker Gillette team, led by partner Mayhar Kazi, successfully argued in favour of recognition and enforcement of the award.
RIAA Barker Gillette successfully represented clients in settling a complex, high-value reinsurance dispute in Pakistan's oil and gas sector, navigating novel legal issues.
RIAA Barker Gillette secures favourable ICC arbitration award on jurisdiction for major Pakistani oil & gas exploration and production company
RIAA Barker Gillette secures favorable ICC arbitration award on jurisdiction for Pakistani oil and gas company. The award highlights the importance of clarity in dispute resolution provisions.
Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19: are businesses covered?
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the ensuing lockdowns and restrictions on movement, have caused unplanned business closures and supply chain disruptions worldwide. Businesses face cashflow constraints due to unsold inventories and mounting receivables, imperilling their ability to continue operations.
