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January 28, 2025

Top rankings in Chambers Asia Pacific 2025

We are pleased to have again been recognised as a leading law firm in Pakistan in the Chambers Asia Pacific Guide 2025, published by Chambers and Partners.

The Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide is widely respected for its thorough evaluation and identification of the leading law firms and lawyers in the Asia-Pacific legal market. Chambers’ review of our firm in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Guide may be accessed here.

In the 2025 edition, RIAA Barker Gillette has been ranked across several key practice areas: Corporate / CommercialProjects, Infrastructure & EnergyBanking & FinanceDispute Resolution: General Commercial (civil and commercial litigation and arbitration) and Employment (including labour, outsourcing and industrial relations). These rankings demonstrate the firm’s breadth of expertise and ability to handle complex legal matters across a range of sectors.

Several of the firm’s partners have also been recognized as notable practitioners in their respective fields. Global Senior and Managing Partner Ahsan Zahir Rizvi, along with Pakistan Managing Partner Bilal Shaukat, Senior Partner Hasnain Naqvee and Partners Mazhar Bangash, Mayhar Kazi, Yousaf Khosa and Nadir Altaf have been commended for their exceptional legal acumen and dedication to client service.

The Chambers rankings are based on extensive research and feedback from clients and peers in the market.. One example of anonymous feedback provided by a client is “RIAA Barker Gillette has always had the most apt ability to handle, manage and steer complex and difficult matters in the right legal direction.”

We are thrilled to consistently earn recognition from leading global legal directories for our ability to provide top-tier, commercially effective legal solutions. We are committed to upholding our reputation for delivering high-quality service to clients across a wide range of practice areas and industry sectors.


This article is not legal advice; it provides information of general interest about current legal issues.


RIAA Barker Gillette is Pakistan’s premier law firm, with an on-the-ground presence in four major cities in Pakistan: Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar, and affiliated offices in Dubai (DIFC) and London.

The firm practices in all areas of corporate, commercial and dispute resolution law. Leading international legal directories consistently recognize the firm as a top-tier law firm in Pakistan.

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RIAA Barker Gillette is the exclusive member firm in Pakistan for Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in over 125 countries worldwide.  

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What clients say...

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025

    "RIAA Barker Gillette has always had the most apt ability to handle, manage and steer complex and difficult matters in the right legal direction."

  • Legal 500 2025

    "We have worked with RIAA on a number of complex multi-jurisdictional matters. Throughout, they provided not only exceptional local advice but proved excellent at collaborating with firms across the world. They were instrumental in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy."

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025

    "Our operation is complex and has many nuances, and they have helped us navigate all of them promptly and professionally."

  • Legal 500 2024

    "Very professional firm, able to provide clear, concise and constructive advice. Proven very astute in formulating overall strategies of engagement."

  • Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024

    "RIAA is highly professional, meeting tight deadlines with the utmost proficiency. They have always come up with out-of-the-box solutions."

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