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
Testimonials
Legal 500 2021
News/Insight
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RIAA Wins Pharmaceutical Tax Exemption Case
The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (Karachi Bench) recently issued a significant judgment in favour of our client, a leading pharmaceutical multinational, concerning the applicability of a pharmaceutical tax exemption under SRO 551(I)/2008. The dispute centred on whether medicated shampoos and c...
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RIAA Barker Gillette Achieves Top Legal 500 Pakistan Rankings
RIAA Barker Gillette has secured leading rankings in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026, reinforcing its position as Pakistan's premier full-service law firm. The firm achieved Band 1 rankings across four core practice areas, with multiple partners recognised as leading practitioners.
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RIAA Advises Global Explosives Firm on Mining Sector in Pakistan
RIAA Barker Gillette has advised a global leader in commercial explosives and blasting technology on its potential entry into the mining sector in Pakistan. The client, a publicly listed multinational with operations spanning multiple continents, is assessing opportunities to manufacture emulsion explosives, supply products including ammonium nitrate, boosters and detonators, an...
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Top rankings in Chambers Asia Pacific 2026
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. Chambe...
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RIAA Secures DAAB Decision in Major Dispute on Key Indus River Project
RIAA Barker Gillette has secured a significant victory before a Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Board (DAAB) in a complex dispute concerning FIDIC price adjustment mechanisms under Sub-Clause 13.7 of the General Conditions in FIDIC’s 2017 Red Book. The decision awards almost USD 4 million in recovera...
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What clients say...
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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."
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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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Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025
"Our operation is complex and has many nuances, and they have helped us navigate all of them promptly and professionally."
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Legal 500 2024
"Very professional firm, able to provide clear, concise and constructive advice. Proven very astute in formulating overall strategies of engagement."
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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."