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Chambers Asia Pacific 2022

“We find them to be extremely professional and responsive. They are meticulous in raising all the right legal points but at the same time are very solution-oriented in helping to structure the transactions in the right way to fully protect our legal rights.” – Chambers Asia Pacific 2022


The Legal 500 2022

“The team has an excellent track record of working on some of the most significant projects in Pakistan throughout the years.” – The Legal 500 2022 


Legal 500 2021

We have worked with RIAA Barker Gillette for many years on a number of matters, including regulatory issues, labor, general corporate, competition law, and tax matters…..We have found high-quality lawyers across disciplines, who are able to balance the requirement for technically sound advice while also being practical and solution-orientated – Legal 500 2021


Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

“We have always rated the RIAA Barker Gillette team to be among the best in the field and have been extremely satisfied with their service over the years – Chambers Asia Pacific 2021


Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

“They have been involved in our M&A transactions, which involved cross-border work, and we found them knowledgeable in that area.” – Chambers Asia Pacific 2021


Chambers Asia Pacific 2021

The team frequently advises blue-chip clients from the power, energy and infrastructure sectors, drawing upon the firm’s extensive expertise in projects work. Routinely handles M&A, private equity, corporate restructuring and tax advisory mandates. Increasingly active in competition and anti-dumping matters. Sought after by clients in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors. – Chambers Asia Pacific 2021


Legal 500 2021

The team is very professional and goes deep inside the plethora of documents. The team’s contractual & legal acumen is simply splendid. When comparing with other legal firms, RIAA Barker Gillette takes the lead through its consistent hard work‘ – Legal 500 2021


Legal 500 2021

A ‘go-to’ firm for issues related to Pakistan.  Efficient and effective, responsive, knowledgeable and practical‘ – Legal 500 2021


Legal 500 2021

The team is a good blend of litigation and corporate work. One can rely on the team to advise on issues by advising on matters from a practical perspective rather than just advising on the law itself. The lawyers are honest and diligent. Accessibility, integrity and responsiveness have been the outstanding qualities of this firm. – Legal 500 2021


Legal 500 2021

The team at RIAA Barker is very professional and knows about the work and quality of service. The firm worked for us in an international M&A deal and helped us in the process of document preparation and review. The individuals at the firm are knowledgeable and professional. The lawyers took full responsibility of any assigned task and worked with dedication. – Legal 500 2021


News/Insight

  • A Vessel Renamed, Reflagged and Sold — and Still Arrested in Karachi

    A shipowner that sees an arrest coming has a familiar playbook. Sell the vessel to a fresh company, reflag it and give it a new name, all before the claimant can act. The Sindh High Court has now confirmed that those manoeuvres will not, by themselves, defeat an arrest, at least where the claimant can show the sale for the façade it is. Acting for the cargo owner, Orkun Group Zanzi...


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  • Shahmeer Naveed Arshad Joins RIAA Barker Gillette as Partner

    RIAA Barker Gillette is pleased to announce the appointment of Shahmeer Naveed Arshad as a Partner, based in the firm's Lahore office. The induction of Shahmeer Naveed Arshad strengthens the firm's national practice and marks another milestone in the growth of the Lahore off...


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  • 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 d...


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  • Court compels Registrar of Firms to record partner expulsion

    RIAA Barker Gillette has secured a first-of-its-kind Lahore High Court judgment on the duties of the Registrar of Firms. The Court held that the Registrar performs a purely ministerial function and must record notified changes to a firm's constitution. That duty extends to a partner's expulsion, even when contested. Accordingly, the Court set aside the Registrar's refusal and ordere...


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  • RIAA Advises Gul Ahmed Energy on Pakistan Data Centre Project

    Gul Ahmed Energy Limited (GAEL) has engaged RIAA Barker Gillette to advise on the development of Quantum Global DC, a TIER III/Rated-3 data centre, through its subsidiary Quantum Global Data Centre Limited (QGDCL). Pakistan’s digital economy is expanding rapidly. As a result, demand for secure, internationally certified digital ...


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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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