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Banking & Finance Disputes

Representing Pakistan Banks’ Association in a writ petition (and subsequent appellate proceedings) before the Lahore High Court challenging the validity of Section 15 of the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001
Represented several leading banks in the constitutional challenge against Section 15 of Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001 dealing with sale of mortgage property in cases of default before the Supreme Court of Pakistan (National Bank of Pakistan v SAF Textile Mills Ltd PLD 2014 SC 283)
Representing ORIX Leasing Pakistan Limited in various recovery proceedings before the banking courts and the Lahore High Court under the Financial Institutions Ordinance, 2001 against various defaulters
Successfully represented United Bank Limited before a full bench of the Lahore High Court, Lahore in cases challenging the jurisdiction of High Court to adjudicate contractual disputes between an individual and a private bank under the writ jurisdiction (United Bank Limited v M. Ashraf 2019 LHC 4374)
Representing Allied Bank and other financial institutions in a number of recovery suits against corporations and individuals pursuing the enforcement of personal guarantees against loans issued by the banks
Represented one of the largest banks in Pakistan before the High Court of Sindh at Karachi, under Section 9 of the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001 for recovery of finances extended to the Defendant
Represented a large Chinese energy company regarding a matter involving potential encashment of bank guarantees before the Islamabad High Court. The Islamabad High Court decided to grant applications for an interim injunction against OGDCL and the issuing bank and the said parties were restrained from taking any adverse action against our client

Commercial Litigation

Representing a leading manufacturer of large diesel engines and propulsion systems and distributed power generation plants from Germany and its regional distributor in Middle East before the High Court of Sindh in proceedings related to the termination of service partnership agreement with the local service partner in Pakistan (System Company v MTU Middle East PLD 2019 Sindh 382)
Representing a Chinese manufacturer of surveillance equipment against a local distributor before the courts in Lahore in relation to disputes arising out of breaches of the distributorship agreement
Successfully represented Pakistan Petroleum Limited in a civil suit before the High Court of Sindh at Karachi in relation to a contractual claim amounting to around PKR 90 Million
Representing and defending a textile company in a claim of around PKR 337 Million raised by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited before the Additional District Judge in a Gas Utility Court
Successfully represented Forte Pakistan Private Limited in proceedings related to the encashment of a bank guarantee securing a contract for the installation of an industrial scale generator set

Constitutional Litigation

Successfully represented the Pakistan Railways in relation to an award of lease of 140 acres of public lands to the Royal Palm Golf and Country Club, Lahore against the applicable laws (causing an alleged loss of around PKR 50 Billion to the national exchequer) before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, which ordered the re-possession of lands by Pakistan Railways (Ishaq Khan Khakwani v Railway Board through its chairman PLD 2019 SC 602)
Represented a journalists’ union in a successful defence of the Seventh Wage Board Award before the Supreme Court of Pakistan (All Pakistan Newspapers Society v Federation of Pakistan PLD 2012 SC 1)
Represented Dr Mobashir Hassan in a successful constitutional challenge against the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) before the Supreme Court of Pakistan (Dr Mobashir Hassan v Federation of Pakistan PLD 2010 SC 265)
Successfully represented the Gilgit Baltistan Bar Council in a constitutional petition at the Supreme Court alleging the denial of fundamental rights and access to justice of Pakistani citizens residing in Gilgit Baltistan (Civil Aviation Authority v Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit Baltistan PLD 2019 SC 357)
Represented a leading political party in a constitutional petition at the Supreme Court regarding whether a person disqualified from holding public office can be the head of a political party under the Election Act, 2017 (Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta v Federation of Pakistan PLD 2018 SC 366)
Represented family members of the Prime Minister of Pakistan at the Supreme Court in a constitutional petition seeking the Prime Minister’s disqualification under Article 62 of the Constitution (Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi v Nawaz Sharif PLD 2017 SC 692)

Domestic Arbitration

Represented a large oil and gas exploration company in an arbitration dispute in Pakistan under the Arbitration Act, 1940 with one of its Working Interest Owners arising out of a Joint Operating Agreement and Petroleum Concession Agreement involving claims and cross claims of more than USD 10 Million
Represented the leading security and logistics group in Pakistan in an arbitration involving claims and cross-claims worth over USD3 Million relating to disputes arising out of an agreement to supply trucks used for transportation
Successfully represented Pepsi Cola International (Pvt) Limited before the Lahore High Court in proceedings arising out of an arbitration award (Pepsi Cola International Pvt. Limited v Maxim International Pvt. Limited 2017 CLNC(N) 176)
Representing one of the leading industrial grounds of Pakistan in arbitration proceedings and related court proceeding before the Islamabad Civil Court in relation to a dispute arising from a rental agreement between the parties involving a claim of around PKR 01 Billion
Representing one of the largest oil and gas company in Pakistan in an arbitration application against the Government of Pakistan before the learned Civil Courts Islamabad. The case concerns the cancellation of the leases granted to the company by the Government, wherein interim injunctions against the said cancellations have been successfully secured on behalf of the Client
Represent BST Services in a domestic arbitration instituted by China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau for payment by BST Services of an amount in excess of PKR 263,000,000/- to China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau on account of Horizontal Directional Drilling Work undertaken by China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau

Energy Infrastructure Disputes

Represented a major global oil and gas exploration company from Netherlands in a dispute with the EPCC contractor arising from the construction of a gas field surface facilities project, involving claims and cross-claims of more than USD 32 Million, before the courts in Lahore
Represented a major state-owned Chinese company in its contractual dispute with the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) involving claims and cross-claims worth more than US$100 million relating to an EPCC Contract for an LPG Gas Processing Plant, before the Civil Courts, Islamabad and the Islamabad High Court
Advising an EPC contractor from China in relation to disputes with owners/employers (and potential arbitrations) arising from EPC contracts for the construction and development of two power plants and generation facilities (with a collective generation capacity of more than 2,400 MW)
Successfully represented Pakistan Petroleum Limited in a public procurement matter in which an unsuccessful bidder had sought to challenge the bidding process pertaining to the provision of vehicles at Kandhkot gas field
Representing an independent power producer at the Supreme Court against a gas utility company in relation to the recognition and enforcement of a foreign arbitral award of around PKR 800 Million (plus interest) involving questions of the scope and effect of take-or-pay provisions in the gas supply agreement issued under the London Court of International Arbitration in London

Environmental Litigation

Represented Shehri, amongst other parties, against the Karachi Grammar School, Convent of Jesus and Mary, and the Civil Aviation Authority, in a civil suit filed at the High Court of Sindh in relation to the illegal conversion of an amenity park plot into a school, school yard, as well as a squash complex; interim relief was granted in favour of the clients
Successfully represented Education Excellence Limited (Punjab Group of Colleges) before Lahore High Court in proceedings challenging the construction of a multi-storey building in Lahore under the Punjab Environmental Protection Act, 1997
Represented an herbal extracting company before the Lahore High Court challenging the order of the Environment Protection Department, Government of Punjab as being ultra vires
Representing China Power Hub Generation Company (Private) Limited before the Environmental Protection Tribunal against a complaint filed by the former Balochistan Assembly Speaker who is seeking the closure of the 2×660 MW coal-based power projects
Representing a fertilizer company in proceedings at the Lahore High Court in relation to the regulatory framework for the control and utilization of water resources by the provincial government

Intellectual Property Disputes

Representing a Swiss entity, which provides independent assessment, testing, and certification services, for the enforcement of its trademarks and other intellectual property rights against multiple leather and textile manufacturers, retailers, and distributors in Pakistan
Representing a partnership before the Intellectual Property Organisation in a matter regarding the registration and publication of intellectual property and trademarks
Represented a beverage manufacturer in an intellectual property suit alleging breach of trade mark, initiated by one of the largest multi-national drinks’ manufacturers
Representing a pharmaceutical company against Microsoft Corporation in a suit for damages amounting to PKR 400 Million
Representing one of the leading telecom companies in Pakistan in proceedings before the High Court of Sindh at Karachi filed against various telecom companies alleging infringement of its patent rights involving a claim of damages of around PKR 800 Million
Representing one of the leading telecom companies in Pakistan in proceedings before the High Court of Sindh at Karachi for the revocation of patent under the Patent Ordinance, 2000

International Arbitration

Represented a Pakistani company against an American corporation in an arbitration in London conducted under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules
Represented one of the leading real estate companies in Pakistan in an arbitration against the company from the Cayman Islands arising from an aircraft sale and purchase agreement conducted under the rules of the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution in Geneva, Switzerland and governed by the laws of Switzerland
Representing an independent power producer at the Supreme Court against a gas utility company in relation to the recognition and enforcement of a foreign arbitral award of around PKR 800 Million (plus interest) issued under the London Court of International Arbitration in London
Provided expert testimony as an independent expert witness for Pakistan Steel Mills in the litigation before the courts in British Columbia regarding the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Pakistan (Sociedade-de-fomento Industrial Private Limited v Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (Private) Limited 2014 BCCA 205)
Acted as amicus curie before the Lahore High Court in the pending proceedings for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Pakistan

Labour & Employment Disputes

Represented National Transmission & Despatch Company Limited in various cases including employee disputes, land acquisition cases, and rights of way related to construction of smart towers
Successfully represented 100 contractual employees of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women Rights Center, Punjab before the Lahore High Court, culminating in regularization orders being issued by the Lahore High Court
Successfully represented 200 contractual employees of Social Welfare and Bait ul Mal Department, Punjab before the Lahore High Court; orders for regularization of the employees were passed by the Lahore High Court
Represented Pakistan Railways in several claims related to employee disputes, land lease, land acquisition, procurements, blacklisting, illegal possession of land, and lease amount recovery
Successfully represented House Building Finance Company Limited (HBFCL) in an employment matter before the High Court of Sindh at Karachi; the dispute related to the withdrawal of promotion orders by the management of HBFCL
Represented a number of retired employees of National Bank Pakistan before the Lahore High Court, in a petition against the said bank to enforce the contractual, fundamental and statutory pensionary rights of the bank’s retirees (National Bank of Pakistan v Iftikhar Rasool Anjum 2017 PLC(CS) 453)

Land & Property Disputes

Represented the beneficiaries of a disputed will executed in Pakistan by a British national in which the assets of the estate were situated in the UK, in litigation before the Courts in Lahore involving multi-jurisdictional issues which were simultaneously being litigated before the courts in Lahore and the High Court of Justice, United Kingdom (Queen’s Bench Division)
Successfully defended a client in a benami suit at the civil court in relation to the legal title of the property; total value of the property amounted to PKR 30 Million
Represented one of the legal heirs of a high net worth individual before trial court and successfully recovered PKR 320 Million as share in the estate left by the deceased businessman
Successfully represented an overseas Pakistani family before Rent Tribunal in an intricate ejectment petition and successfully recovered rented property amounting to PKR 70 Million
Acted in proceedings for various real estate developers in a number of cases before the Lahore High Court in a challenge made to the amendments of the Punjab Revenue Authority Act, 2012 in 2016 (Nishat Hotel and Properties v Province of Punjab 2019 PTD 2050)

Media and Technology Disputes

Successfully represented the national electronic media regulator in an appeal at the Supreme Court regarding a challenge to the bidding process for broadcasting licenses (MAG Entertainment v Independent Newspapers 2018 SCMR 1087)
Represented a banking company in a defamation suit at the civil court against the plaintiff claiming damages amounting to PKR 100 Million
Represented one of the leading industrialists of the proceedings in a defamation proceeding against a television channel before the courts in Lahore and a complaint before the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)
Successfully represented the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) first in writ petitions before the Honourable Lahore High Court and subsequently in appeals before the Honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan, reported as 2018 SCMR 1807, where a challenge was made to the legality of a restriction contained with the PEMRA Ordinance and Rules prohibiting broadcasters from obtaining distribution licences for the new Direct-to-Home (DTH) service being introduced in Pakistan for the first time in its history
Representing Shaukhat Khanum Memorial Trust in a defamation suit against Muhammad Hanif Abbasi in respect of comments made in a talk show against the trust involving a claim of approximately PKR 100 Million
Representing and defending the publisher, of a widely circulated daily newspaper, in exercising his right to publish, under the Press, Newspaper, News Agencies and Books Registration Ordinance, 2002

Oil & Gas Disputes

Representing a client in a parallel court and arbitration proceedings arising out of the Petroleum License and Petroleum Concession Agreements in relation to five petroleum blocks; the amount in dispute is in the range of USD 26 Million
Represented a client in challenging the imposition of gas transportation charges (to the tune of around USD 7 Million) by the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited in relation to the import of the multiple cargoes of the RLNG in Pakistan before the Lahore High Court and Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
Represented the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources in the challenge against the imposition of gas infrastructure and development cess under the Gas Infrastructure Development Cess Act, 2011 before the Supreme Court of Pakistan (Federation of Pakistan v Durrani Ceramics 2014 SCMR 1630)
Representing the oldest oil refinery in Pakistan before the Honourable Islamabad High Court challenging the retrospective imposition of a Premium by the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) of approximately PKR 1.8 Billion. Interim injunctions have been granted by the Honourable Islamabad High Court against the said demands
Representing one of the largest textile mills in Pakistan in a number of cases against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) in challenges made under the Gas (Theft, Control and Recovery) Act, 2016 against exorbitant gas bills issued to the mill exceeding PKR 400 Million
Represented one of the largest spinning mills in Pakistan in a complaint before the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) in respect of a demand of unpaid gas issued by SNGPL for the sum of PKR 337 Million
Represented a major multinational Oil and Gas Company before the Khyber Pakuhtunkhwa Environmental Protection Tribunal and the Honorable Peshawar High Court in which we successfully persuaded the High Court and the Tribunal to set aside criminal complaints initiated by the KPK Environmental Protection Agency under the KPK Environmental Protection Act against the CEO of the Company

Public Interest Litigation

Acting in a public interest litigation challenging state inaction on climate change in relation to mitigation measures under the UNFCCC Paris Agreement 2015
Represented a public-spirited citizen in a petition challenging the legality of the election of Mr Nasir Hussain Shah to the Provincial Assembly of Sindh on the grounds that he is disqualified from being a member of the Sindh Assembly
Represented civil society members in a successful constitutional challenge to the construction of the signal-free corridor on Main Boulevard, Lahore (Imrana Tiwana v Province of Punjab 2015 PLD 522 Lahore)
Successfully acted for a public interest petition to allow the use of DNA material as evidence in rape cases (Salman Akram Raja v Federation of Pakistan 2013 SCMR 203)
Acted in a public interest litigation challenging the legality of Section 3 of Punjab Prohibition on Manufacture, Use, Sale and Import of Polythene Bags Ordinance 2002 before the High Court of Lahore

Shareholders’ Disputes

Representing a Japanese company in a shareholder dispute and winding up proceedings before the Lahore High Court in relation to a company owning various hospitality projects in Lahore, Pakistan
Acted in proceedings for the approval of a scheme of merger and amalgamation between several companies under the Companies Ordinance 1984 before the Lahore High Court (In the matter of Able Diversified Ltd 2010 CLD 26)
Representing the majority shareholders in a winding-up petition involving a dispute between the shareholders of one of the largest newspaper companies in Pakistan before the Lahore High Court
Represented ORIX Leasing Pakistan Limited and ORIX Corporation before the Lahore High Court in a dispute arising from the shareholders agreement, mismanagement of affairs and winding up petitions
Representing minority shareholders in multiple proceedings before the Lahore High Court and the Civil Courts in Lahore in relation to disputes arising from the oppression and mismanagement by majority shareholders in companies engaged in the manufacturing of papers and film products
Represented a major oil and gas exploration company and its directors in Writ Petitions and Companies Original Petitions before the Companies Bench of the Islamabad High Court wherein allegations of oppression and mismanagement were raised by minority shareholders of the company against its directors

Tax Litigation

Represented a major state-owned Chinese energy company in a substantial tax dispute with the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) in relation to a disputed tax liability of USD 11 Million arising out of an EPCC Contract for an LPG Processing Plant in Pakistan, before the Islamabad High Court
Representing several large cement manufacturers and packaging companies in a writ petition at the Lahore High Court challenging the withdrawal of tax exemptions available under Section 65 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001
Representing various members of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) in challenging the insertion of amendments to Section 65B of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (dealing with tax credits on investment in plant and machinery), vide the Finance Act, 2019; interim relief has been granted in favour of the clients
Represented a major Chinese company before the High Court of Balochistan in a writ petition challenging the retrospective imposition of sales tax by the Balochistan Revenue Authority (BRA) following an amendment in the Balochistan Sales Tax on Services Act
Represented property owners in a constitutional challenge to the luxury tax imposed through the Punjab Finance Act, 2014 (Muhammad Khalid Qureshi v Province of Punjab 2017 PTD 805 Lahore)

White Collar Crimes

Successfully represented a textile company before OGRA against allegation of pilferage levelled by SNGPL
Represented the Federal Board of Revenue in a case involving the constitutionality of concurrent criminal and civil proceedings against tax defaulters (Taj International v Federal Board of Revenue 2014 PTD 1807 Lahore)
Represented the CEO of a major private hospital in Islamabad in a writ petition before the Islamabad High Court challenging the jurisdiction of the National Accountability Bureau
Representing the former Managing Director of Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Mr Sheikh Imran-ul-Haque in his trial before the Accountability Court wherein post-arrest bail has successfully been secured for the Client
Represented clients before a full bench of the Lahore High Court, Lahore in a successful challenge to the notices issued by National Accountability Bureau on account of wilful default (Mian Ayaz Anwar v State Bank of Pakistan PLD 2019 Lahore 310)

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Competition & Anti-Trust

Successfully represented Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) against alleged claims of anti-competitive behaviour and collusive practices by members of the Pharma Bureau of OICCI before the Competition Commission of Pakistan
Representing one of the leading distributors of engine oils and lubricants in Pakistan before the Competition Commission of Pakistan in proceedings relating to deceptive marketing practices based on a complaint filed by a competing business
Represented around 25 medical centres licensed by the GCC States to conduct pre-departure medical check-ups of prospective emigrant workers before the Competition Commission of Pakistan
Representing and advising the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) in relation to a complaint filed before the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) against the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for anti-competitive behaviour including exclusionary practices and tie-ins
Representing the premier regulatory body for the development and regulation of the Chartered Accountancy profession in Pakistan before the Competition Appellate Tribunal in proceedings relating to allegations of preventing, reducing or restricting competition in the relevant market

Corporate Governance & Compliance

Advised the president of a leading public listed banking company in relation to the enquiry conducted by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan with respect to allegations of insider trading and market trading under the Securities Act, 2015
Advised a multinational company on the preparation of the annual compliance calendar setting out all the corporate regulatory deadlines and timeline for filing of documents before the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
Advised a public listed company on scope and meaning of Related Party Transactions (RPTs), whether certain types of transactions constitute RPTs and the reporting requirements of RPTs to the Pakistan Stock Exchange
Advised a company considering listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange on the factors that are taken into account by the Commission when considering the suitability of a company for listing on the stock exchange (under Section 22(4)(c) of the SECP Act, 1997) and how this phrase has been interpreted by regulatory bodies in foreign jurisdictions.
Advised one of the oldest private sector asset management companies in Pakistan on the nature and extent of the restrictions contained in Sections 240 and 241 of the Companies Act, 2017 in relation to payment of dividends to shareholders

Electricity

Drafted and filed a modification petition for the client and made detailed submissions before National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) in relation to generation license and generation tariff for a 50 MW solar power plant
Representing one of the largest housing societies of Lahore in relation to its generation license proceedings in front of NEPRA for a 68 MW HFO based thermal power plant for supply of electricity to its residents
Advised a client, a project originator, on the regulatory framework of the power sector and drafted a standardized bankable corporate power purchase agreement including wheeling arrangements for sale of electricity to bulk power consumers; the matter involved the development of a portfolio of renewable energy projects (amounting to 100 MW) for generation, delivery and sale to bulk power consumers
Acting for the project company in relation to procurement of approvals for extension in validity period of tariff in front of the national regulator for 14 MW wind power project in Sindh to be set up for sale of electricity to the Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited
Acted for a client in a matter that relates to the applicability of the Workers’ Welfare Fund Act, 2019 on the power purchase agreement executed between NCPL and the national power purchaser. We issued a legal opinion on the regulatory and tax framework to the client in this regard
Advised renewable energy companies (totaling 35 MW including solar, bagasse and small hydro) on establishing the legal framework for removing regulatory constraints affecting the development of small renewable energy plants in relation to evacuation of electricity and related matters (NEPRA (Sale of Electric Power by Renewable Energy Companies) Guidelines, 2015)
Advised in relation to the proceedings for the determination of the first ever Upfront Tariff for small hydro power generation projects of up to 25 MW installed capacity
Represented the client in proceedings seeking review of an order of NEPRA in relation to its generation license for a 31.23 MW power plant
Represented the client before NEPRA in relation to the determination of the Upfront Tariff for solar PV power plants for 2016
Represented sugar mills before NEPRA in relation to the development of the Upfront Tariff for low-pressure boiler bagasse-based power projects for 2016
Successfully represented clients engaged in the implementation and development of hydropower plants in Azad Jammu & Kashmir before NEPRA in a legal challenge to the proposed amendments in the Commercial Code 2015 of CPPA-G
Represented numerous clients before NEPRA in various regulatory matters, including the proposed amendments to the NEPRA Act, 1997

Energy Infrastructure

Represented the national grid operator in negotiations relating to the transmission services agreement, land lease agreement, and O&M services agreement with a subsidiary of the State Grid Corporation of China for setting up a 4,000 MW Matiari-Lahore Transmission Line Project worth over USD 1.5 Billion
Acted as an investor counsel for a minority shareholder in a 50 MW solar IPP in Gharo, Sindh in relation to the shareholders’ agreements and sponsor support and security agreements under the financing documents
Represented and advised small hydropower IPPs in negotiations with PPIB and the power purchaser in relation to the standardized energy purchase agreement, water use agreement, and implementation agreement for small hydro projects in Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Acted as investor counsel on the first ever private sector solar IPP in Pakistan at various stages of project development, including shareholders’ agreement, review of financing documents and concession agreements
Advised solar power investors and EPC contractors on developing bankable corporate power purchase agreements for wheeling arrangements for sale of electricity to bulk power consumers
Reviewed and drafted multiple EPC contracts and ancillary guarantees for the setting up of an automotive assembly plant in Faisalabad, Punjab

Food & Beverages

Advised one of the leading global energy drinks company incorporated in the United Kingdom in relation to their product launch in Pakistan and, in particular, with respect to the food regulations applicable in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad
Advised the owner/ firm of the restaurant ‘Ginsoy-Extreme Chinese’ in relation to issues pertaining to food and restaurant regulation, licensing, franchising, as well as the legal sustainability of joint venture projects
Advised the owner/ firm of the restaurant ‘Bam-Bou’ in relation to issues pertaining to food and restaurant regulation, licensing, franchising, as well as the legal sustainability of new ventures
Advised two of the leading milk brands in Pakistan after their milk was declared unfit for human consumption by certain laboratories who had conducted tests on the instructions of the Honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan. The aforementioned findings were eventually overturned, and the milk of both companies was declared fit for human consumption
Advised one of the leading foods and beverage manufacturers in Pakistan after the Honorable Supreme Court shut down production of its tea whitener on the premise that it was being misrepresented as a substitute for milk

Labor & Employment

Advised one of the leading banks in Pakistan in the engagement of the chief executive officer of the bank, including drafting and negotiating the appointment agreement and the terms of service
Advised one of the leading power producers of Pakistan on the applicability of the Workers’ Welfare Fund Act, 2019, the Companies Profits (Workers’ Participation) Act, 1968, and the Workers’ Welfare Fund Ordinance, 1971 (and have advised a number of other clients on similar issues)
Advised a multinational company and conducted due diligence on the applicability of labor and employment laws and issued government regulations on private limited companies during a country-wide lockdown due to Covid-19
Advised an international software company on various employment and labor matters, including termination and re-hiring of employees, arising from the sale of the company
Drafted a comprehensive memorandum on relevant employment law, including applicability of the Workers’ Welfare Fund Act, 2019, the Companies Profits (Workers’ Participation) Act, 1968, the Factories Act, 1934, the Maternity Benefits Ordinance, 1968, and the Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968 for a company with operations situated in Punjab and Sindh

Mergers & Acquisitions

Conducted a comprehensive due diligence of a company incorporated in Pakistan holding licenses for granite and marble mining in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan on behalf of a private equity investment firm incorporated in Delaware, USA and advised on the share subscription agreement for an investment of around USD 3 Million
Representing a leading Pakistani bank (a publicly listed company) on the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary, which included the drafting and execution of the share purchase agreement, disclosure notices and related regulatory approvals under the relevant provisions of the law
Represented a large textile conglomerate from South Punjab in the acquisition of strategic equity stake a 200 MW gas-fired IPP, and conducted due diligence, review of the project financing documents and post-transaction compliance
Advised several Nishat Group companies on shareholders’ agreements (involving parties from Japan), security documents and ancillary project agreements for
establishing an automotive assembly plant for Hyundai Motor Company vehicles and parts in Pakistan
Advised MCB Bank Limited in relation to the amalgamation agreement with NIB Bank Limited for submission to the State Bank of Pakistan for approval under Section 48 of the Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962
Advised and represented a leading business group in Pakistan on the seller side in multiple transactions involving sale of assets of a sugar mill and sale of shares of another sugar mill (both located in Punjab, Pakistan); the total transaction amounted to more than PKR 12 Billion
Advised a client in relation to the main share purchase agreement and advised the client in relation to acquisition of shares in a real estate development company worth PKR 1.5 Billion

Oil & Gas

Represented one of the largest spinning mills in Pakistan in a complaint before the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited in respect of a demand of unpaid gas issued by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited for the sum of PKR 337 Million
Successfully represented a textile company before Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority against allegation of pilferage leveled by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited
Represented the clients in fertilizer sector before Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority in relation to the review of the provisional price determination of the Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG)
Advised a major oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) company in respect of the enquiry conducted by the Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions (DGPC) as to the reasons for non-production at one of the company’s discoveries

Public Procurements

Advised a consortium of leading local and foreign technology companies in relation to their preparation of a bid for tender floated by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for a Track and Trace System for Tobacco products in Pakistan
Advised a consortium of leading local and foreign technology companies in relation to their preparation of a bid for a tender floated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for the grant of a license for the deployment, operation and maintenance of a Common Use Processing System (“CUPPS”) and Baggage Reconciliation System (“BRS”) at CAA airports across Pakistan
Advised a consortium of leading local and foreign technology companies in relation to their preparation of a bid for a tender floated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for the deployment, operation and maintenance of Advance Passenger Interface (API), Passenger Name Record (PNR) and E-Gates Solution at CAA airports across Pakistan

Real Estate & Property

Advised one of the leading business groups of Pakistan in the acquisition of title of a property located in the central business hub of Lahore (which was used for the construction for luxury apartments)
Advised one of the leading business groups in the due diligence and the acquisition of around 9 hectors of land in Lahore
Drafted and reviewed the lease deed, including due diligence of land title and registration formalities, between a Pakistani textile company and a German retailer for the operations and management of a mega mall in Multan
Advised one of the leading industrial groups of South Punjab in relation to long-term leases of two properties for the setting up and operation of high-end hotels in Multan
Conducted due diligence of land title and drafted sale deeds and ancillary agreements for the purchase of approximately 250 acres of land for a renewable IPP situated in Sindh
Advised a real estate developer on the long-term lease of a seven-storey commercial property situated in DHA Lahore, including registration with sub-registrar and other legal formalities

Taxation

Advising various Chinese EPC contractors and sub-contractors in relation to multiple tax disputes arising from EPC contracts for the construction and development of power generation facilities such as Sahiwal Coal Power Project and Haveli Bahadur Shah Power Plants
Advised the largest clean energy group in China on the tax implications of a land lease agreement proposed to be entered into by one of its subsidiaries in Azad Jammu and Kashmir for the purposes of developing and constructing 1124MW Hydropower Project
Advised the premier ride hailing service of Pakistan on the applicability of sales tax on services on ride hailing services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Advised a major food and beverage manufacturer on the tax implications of a sponsorship agreement entered into with a major sports promotion company in order to facilitate the manufacturers sponsorship of Islamabad United cricket team in the Pakistan Super League (PSL)

Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Represented one of the renowned industrial groups of Pakistan before the PEMRA Council of Complaints (COC) in a complaint made against a well-known television channel for airing false and defamatory remarks against the company
Advised and represented a web-based start-up in relation to setting up a business in compliance with the laws of Pakistan, including complete initial documentation, intellectual property registration, and risk management and employee contracts
Reviewed and drafted the incorporation documents of a joint venture company for registration in Pakistan including the memorandum and articles of associations and other related documents
Advising one of the leading online start-ups in Pakistani in the health sector on a number of issues, including intellectual property, anti-trust laws, and financing agreements
Advised several major telecommunication providers in respect of a dispute with the Customs Authorities relating to the determination of the customs value of imported goods purchased from the leading Chinese global provider of information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices
Advised a major telecommunication provider in respect of demand notes received from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for approximately PKR 01 Billion comprising of Late Payment Additional Fee relating to Radio Frequency Spectrum Charges, BTS Registration Fee and Microwave Links
Advised one of the leading multinational business groups based in South Korea on the federal and business laws governing the films and cinemas in Pakistan

Trade Organizations

Represented APPMA members in complaints before the Director-General Trade Organizations in relation to the appointment of a receiver/ administrator for the All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association (APPMA) on account of regulatory violations
Advised the largest association of Pakistan, in respect of restrictions placed on the processing of Drawback of Local Taxes and Levies (DLTL) claims of the members of the association by certain banks, on account of a dispute between the association and the Directorate General of Trade Organizations relating to the validity of the license of the association
Advised the largest trade association of Pakistan in relation to a long-standing dispute with the Directorate General of Trade Organizations concerning the validity and status of the license of the association
Providing ongoing advice to the largest trade association of Pakistan on the process of its annual elections so as to ensure the same is in compliance of the Trade Organization Act, 2013 and the Trade Organization Rules, 2013