A Vessel Renamed, Reflagged and Sold — and Still Arrested in Karachi
A bulk carrier carrying a Zanzibar developer’s cargo was renamed, reflagged and sold mid-dispute. RIAA Barker Gillette secured a ship arrest in the Sindh High Court and the security its client needed.
Shahmeer Naveed Arshad Joins RIAA Barker Gillette as Partner
RIAA Barker Gillette has appointed Shahmeer Naveed Arshad as a Partner in its Lahore office, strengthening the firm's national practice across corporate, real estate, banking and finance, and dispute resolution.
RIAA completes national review of higher education governance in Pakistan
RIAA Barker Gillette has completed a national review of higher education governance in Pakistan. The work formed part of the Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP) project. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) ran the project, with World Bank support. For years, the sector has debated how much independence universities should hold, and how to exercise it […]
Court compels Registrar of Firms to record partner expulsion
RIAA Barker Gillette has secured a first-of-its-kind judgment from the Lahore High Court on the role of the Registrar of Firms. The Court confirmed that the Registrar must record a notified change in a firm's constitution, including a partner's expulsion, regardless of any underlying dispute.
RIAA Advises Gul Ahmed Energy on Pakistan Data Centre Project
RIAA Barker Gillette is advising Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (GAEL) on the development of a TIER III/Rated-3 data centre through its subsidiary, Quantum Global Data Centre Limited (QGDCL). The engagement spans corporate structuring, technology zone regulation, project contracts and strategic investment advisory.
Advising a global technology company on Pakistan market entry
RIAA Barker Gillette advised a leading global consumer technology company on its potential Pakistan market entry. The advice spanned telecommunications regulation, corporate structuring, digital policy and consumer electronics compliance.
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.
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 […]
