We are delighted to once again be recognised as a leading law firm in Pakistan in the Chambers Asia Pacific Guide 2026, 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 2026 Asia-Pacific Guide may be accessed here.
In the 2026 edition, RIAA Barker Gillette has been ranked across five key practice areas: Corporate / Commercial, Projects, Infrastructure & Energy, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution: General Commercial (civil and commercial litigation and arbitration) and Employment (including labour, outsourcing and industrial relations). These rankings reflect the firm’s depth of expertise and capacity to manage complex legal matters across diverse sectors.
A number of the firm’s partners have also been recognised as leading practitioners in their respective fields. 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 outstanding legal expertise and commitment to client service. We are also pleased to announce that Shafaq Rehman has been recognised as “Up and Coming” in the Corporate / Commercial practice area.
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: “They are very professional and knowledgeable and their advice is comprehensive and well communicated. They are a very knowledgeable and well-trained team.”
We are proud to continue earning recognition from leading global legal directories for our ability to deliver top-tier, commercially focused legal solutions. We remain committed to maintaining our reputation for providing exceptional service to clients across a broad range of practice areas and industry sectors.
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RIAA Barker Gillette is Pakistan’s premier law firm, with an on-the-ground presence in four major cities in Pakistan: Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore 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 recognise the firm as a top-tier law firm in Pakistan.
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.
