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December 23, 2025

Top rankings in Chambers Asia Pacific 2026

Chambers Asia Pacific 2026 - RIAA Barker Gillette Ranked in Leading Law Firms

Chambers Asia Pacific 2026 - RIAA Barker Gillette Ranked in Leading Law Firms

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.

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."

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    "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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