RIAA contributes to landmark report on climate change impact
RIAA Barker Gillette’s recent report on the impact of climate change on business decisions in the rice and cement industries reveals an urgent need for businesses to align with climate protection strategies. Led by Mazhar Bangash, the study highlights that while Pakistan’s legislative framework shows promise, there is a significant gap in effective implementation, emphasizing the critical need for more decisive action to foster sustainable development.
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.
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.
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.
