DHA City: advising on first developer NEPRA distribution licence
RIAA Barker Gillette advised DHA Energy Supply Company on the first NEPRA distribution licence, paired with a supplier of last resort licence, granted to a privately owned developer. The decision tests how far Pakistan's competitive electricity market will admit new entrants.
Pakistan safeguard investigation: NTC initiates first CPFTA case
The National Tariff Commission has initiated the first Pakistan safeguard investigation, under the bilateral safeguard clause of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement. We prepared the application for the domestic industry, concerning a surge in imports of vulcanised rubber thread and cord from China.
Islamic financing behind Pakistan’s landmark PIA privatisation
RIAA Barker Gillette acted as legal counsel to Bank AL Habib Limited on approximately PKR 5 billion in Shariah-compliant facilities financing an acquisition under the PIA privatisation. The mandate reflects the growing role of Islamic finance in Pakistan's largest transactions.
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 […]
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.
