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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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Review to shape sustainable shipping in Pakistan

RIAA Barker Gillette is conducting a comprehensive review of green shipping practices in Pakistan. The study, mandated by PREIA and USAID, will analyze laws and develop recommendations to reduce environmental impact. By engaging stakeholders, the review seeks to build consensus on sustainable shipping. The findings will provide a roadmap to align the industry with environmental goals.

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Labour Laws in Pakistan

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.

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A Study Of The Arbitration Law Regime In Pakistan

An overview of the current legal framework that governs arbitration in Pakistan.

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Pakistan waives off bidding condition for CPEC projects

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Doing Business in Dubai

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 […]

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DIFC Collective Investments Funds Regime – Regulated by the DFSA

Overview: Dubai International Financial Centre - Collective Investments Funds Regime

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What are the key laws and regulations that govern mergers and acquisitions in your jurisdiction?

Mergers and acquisitions in Pakistan are primarily governed by… Use the “Download page as PDF” button on the right to download our PDF guide written by Bilal Shaukat and published by LexisNexis.

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