{"id":17729,"date":"2026-02-07T08:10:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T08:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/?p=17729"},"modified":"2026-02-07T08:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T08:10:23","slug":"riaa-advises-wpp-on-pakistan-acquisition-of-media-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/news-story\/riaa-advises-wpp-on-pakistan-acquisition-of-media-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"RIAA Advises WPP on Acquisition of Media Businesses in Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WPP Inc., a global leader in media and marketing communications, has completed a landmark transaction in Pakistan. The\u00a0WPP Pakistan acquisition\u00a0gives WPP full ownership of three entities:\u00a0Ogilvy &amp; Mather Pakistan (Private) Limited,\u00a0Mindshare Pakistan (Private) Limited, and\u00a0Soho Square Pakistan Private Limited. This ends longstanding local partnership arrangements and consolidates WPP\u2019s control over its advertising and media operations in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RIAA Barker Gillette\u00a0advised\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpp.com\/\">WPP<\/a>\u00a0throughout the deal. The firm provided comprehensive legal support on corporate, regulatory, and competition law matters across every stage of the process. Notably, the team drafted and negotiated share purchase agreements for each of the three entities. Additionally, RIAA managed pre-merger filings with the Competition Commission of Pakistan and handled competition exemption applications. This coordinated approach enabled the transaction to close without regulatory delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0WPP Pakistan acquisition\u00a0also involved complex cross-border elements requiring careful navigation. Fund transfers into Pakistan required compliance with foreign exchange regulations and the requirements of the State Bank of Pakistan. Accordingly, RIAA advised on remittance procedures, foreign exchange compliance, and tax withholding obligations under Pakistani law. By addressing these regulatory requirements early in the process, the team helped WPP manage cross-border risk effectively and achieve a smooth closing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cCompleting this acquisition marks an important milestone for WPP in Pakistan,\u201d said\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/our-team\/shafaq-rehman\/\">Shafaq Rehman<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/people\/shafaq-rehman\/\">Partner at RIAA Barker Gillette<\/a>. \u201cThe deal required navigating multiple regulatory frameworks simultaneously. Our team delivered a comprehensive solution addressing corporate, competition, and cross-border considerations.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This transaction reflects the growing confidence of multinational corporations in Pakistan\u2019s media and advertising sector. As global companies increasingly seek direct control over their regional operations, expert advisory on regulatory compliance and cross-border deal structuring remains essential. The deal also underscores the strategic importance of Pakistan\u2019s advertising market to global industry players. It highlights the role of experienced legal counsel in facilitating complex multinational transactions in emerging markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team advising on the\u00a0WPP Pakistan acquisition\u00a0was led by\u00a0Shafaq Rehman\u00a0(Partner \u2013 Pakistan) and our team also included <a href=\"https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/our-team\/ahsan-amir\/\">Ahsan Amir<\/a> (Associate). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For further information on corporate transactions and acquisitions in Pakistan, contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/our-team\/shafaq-rehman\/\">Shafaq Rehman<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This article is not legal advice; it provides information of general interest about current legal issues.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RIAA Barker Gillette is Pakistan\u2019s premier law firm, with an on-the-ground presence in three major cities in Pakistan: Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore,&nbsp;and&nbsp;affiliated offices in Dubai (DIFC)&nbsp;and&nbsp;London.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The firm practices in all areas of corporate, commercial&nbsp;and&nbsp;dispute resolution law.&nbsp;Leading international legal directories consistently recognise the firm as&nbsp;a&nbsp;top-tier law firm in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"103\" src=\"https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lex_Mundi_1-line_Member_Azure_RGB-1024x103.jpg\" alt=\"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.\" class=\"wp-image-17156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lex_Mundi_1-line_Member_Azure_RGB-1024x103.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lex_Mundi_1-line_Member_Azure_RGB-300x30.jpg 300w, https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lex_Mundi_1-line_Member_Azure_RGB-768x77.jpg 768w, https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lex_Mundi_1-line_Member_Azure_RGB-1536x155.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/assets\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lex_Mundi_1-line_Member_Azure_RGB.jpg 1986w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>RIAA Barker Gillette&nbsp;is the exclusive member firm in Pakistan for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/riaabarkergillette.com\/pk\/lex-mundi\/\">Lex Mundi<\/a>, the world\u2019s leading network&nbsp;of independent law firms with in-depth experience in over 125 countries worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RIAA Barker Gillette advised WPP on its full acquisition of three media and advertising businesses in Pakistan. 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