

Establishing companies in Pakistan – Corporate Law
We advise our clients, mainly small and medium-sized companies, in field of corporate law to help them setting up companies in Pakistan.
We take care of company incorporations in Pakistan, cooperating with the chartered accountants approved and registered with FBR and trusted notaries to suggest the best choice of the type and corporate structure, as well as drafting company statutes and shareholders’ agreements. After the company setting up, we provide subsequent advice to shareholders and administrative bodies.
We have gained a particular know-how in setting up companies abroad through our affiliated offices with extra-British/European shareholders and managers. In a context where the corporate law can intertwine with the immigration law (obtainment of residence permits for shareholders, directors, managers, workers posted abroad, etc.). For company incorporations with Pakistan shareholders, we offer a “turn-key” set up solution.
- COMPANY FORMATION & BUSINESS SET-UP IN PAKISTAN
- INTERNATIONAL LEGAL REPRESENTATION
- REGISTRATION OF COMPANY AND PARTNERSHIP
- AFFIDAVITS
- LEGAL MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS
- EASEMENTS
- IMPORT AND EXPORT MATTERS
- RECOVERY OF DEBTS& COLLECTIONS
- EXCISE AND CUSTOMS MATTERS
- EXECUTION OF ORDERS
- REGISTRATION OF PATENTS
- CLAIMING COMPENSATION
- REGISTRATION OF TRADEMARKS
- DRAFTING OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS
- MALICIOUS PROSECUTION
- TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS
- CONSUMER PROTECTION AND RIGHTS
- RESEARCH ABOUT PAKISTANI LAWS
- BREACH OF CONTRACT
- LEGAL ADVICE AND OPINION ABOUT PAKISTANI LAWS
- CONTRACT DRAFTING
Company Registration in SECP Pakistan
The Step-by-Step Guide to Company Registration in Pakistan
Registering a company in Pakistan strengthens your identity and adds credibility to your business: Potential customers will be able to recognize you as a legitimate company if you register your business in Pakistan. It also attracts private investors or sponsors. Meanwhile, a bank will not open a business account for your company if your firm is not registered with SECP.
Our firm helping business owners in the process of company registration in Pakistan. The process of company registration with SECP is essential to follow, and our professionals can help you with that. However, we’ve put together a quick and easy step-by-step guide on how to register your business in Pakistan.

Step 1: Approval of Company Name
Choosing a company name is the first step when you decide to set up and register a business in Pakistan. It’s critical to come up with a unique company name that will set you apart from the competition. Moreover, make sure that you do not copy the exact name of any other organization.
You should adhere to all the rules. Make certain, for example, that you do not use any forbidden words while you decide to name your company.
Step 2: Submission of Documents
The next stage is to submit all the essential documentation to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan once the company name has been approved (SECP).
Step 3: Certificate of Incorporation
The SECP reviews the documents when they are submitted. They double-check its authenticity. The National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT) issues digital signatures, which can be obtained through the SECP.
The higher authority is also responsible to issue the certificate of incorporation. It’s possible that a company presentation is required. But, this depends on the origins of the company.
Step 4: Deposit of Shares
Once the company registration is done, it is significant for the shareholders to deposit their shares in the company’s bank account in the appropriate amount.
Step 5: Registration of Income, Sales, and Professional Taxes
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) must be registered and a national tax number issued before a company can be formed in Pakistan (NTN). If necessary, a sales tax registration number can be obtained.

Types of Legal Companies in Pakistan
Private Limited Company
In Pakistan, a private limited company is a prominent business structure. Owning a private company is legal if you follow the correct procedure of setting up your company. Foreign investors can set up their company in Pakistan but a minimum of two shareholders are needed for this purpose. Any foreign nationality (apart from Israel) can set up their private company by following the procedure.
One major condition is that the registered address should be of Pakistan. Moreover, registering a limited liability company takes six weeks on average. The registration must also be approved by the Board of Investment, and clearance from the Ministry of the Interior is also required.
Public Limited Company
Public limited companies in Pakistan are registered under companies ordinance 1984. There are two types of public limited companies.
Listed Companies
A listed public company must have at least seven directors before it may offer shares to the general public and trade them on the stock market. In order to be listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, a company must meet the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s listing requirements.
Unlisted Companies
A public corporation can be formed by three or more people who want to start a firm that will sell shares to the general public. Although a public firm must comply with certain legal requirements, it can sell its stock to the general public. To incorporate an unlisted business, a minimum of three directors are necessary. An unlisted company can issue shares to the general public on its counter, but shares cannot be sold on the stock exchange.

Single Member Limited Company
In Pakistan, anyone can start a single-member corporation. A single member company, or “SMC,” is a private corporation with only one director and this means only one man has the power to limit liability. The introduction of the notion of a single member corporation has made it easier for sole proprietorships to achieve corporate status, allowing them to restrict their proprietor’s liability.
All shares are vested with a single director, but the person is required to nominate two individuals, one of whom will serve as nominee director in the event of the single member/death, director’s and the other will serve as alternate nominee director in the event of the nominee director’s non-availability, and the Single-Member Company is supposed to appoint a company secretary.

Company NTN Registration in Pakistan
What is NTN ( National Tax Number)
NTN stands for National Tax Number. A company or an association of persons are assigned an NTN or a Registration Number when they e-enroll on the FBR Iris portal. In case of individuals, 13 digits Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) number will be used as NTN or Registration Number.
What is Company/NTN Registration?
Even the business owner requires an NTN or registration number. The only identity of a sole proprietor in the country is his/her income tax registration number as they are not registered to any other regulatory or registration authority. Moreover, their NTN is used for opening a bank account too. Get the best NTN services for your business from us. We will help you to register, verify and even cancel your business NTN number in Pakistan. Help your business get all-in-one and comprehensive NTN registration, NTN verification, NTN modification as well as NTN cancellation services.
Who should apply for Company/NTN registration?
A company or individual or association of persons (AOP) that requires the registration through FBR can apply for registration.
Requirements for NTN registration:
FOR SALARIED INDIVIDUALS:
- Copy of valid CNIC
- Copy of recently paid utility
- Latest pay slip
- Contact Number and valid Email address
- National Tax Number (NTN) of Employer, Office Address, and valid Email address
FOR BUSINESS:
- Copy of valid CNIC.
- Copy of recently paid utility bill of business location.
- Blank Business Letter Head.
- Property papers or Rental Agreement (Rental Agreement printed on Rs. 200/- stamp paper).
- Contact Numbers and valid Email address.
- Nature of Business.

Procedure of company/NTN registration:
You can easily register your company in Pakistan for NTN by FBR using online e-registration procedure for NTN on the FBR website. If you are not able to do your NTN registration by your own, you can contact NTN Registration company in Pakistan, We will get your NTN registration certification for your company and business in Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore or any city in Pakistan. We make the procedure smooth and hassle free. We also provide services to change your company name in NTN certificate. Not only this, we also provide NTN cancellation services if you are selling or closing your business operations. So, what are you waiting for?

Corporate Sector
What distinguishes us from many other corporate lawyers, is that we deliver legal services by combining the best aspects of the traditional law firm, with a flexible consultancy based legal services model. This means that in addition to having employed lawyers, we also have consultants, who work remotely, and by using the latest IT and legal technology, can deliver fast and effective legal services.
Company mergers and acquisitions
our corporate lawyers act for buyers and sellers looking to buy or sell businesses, buy or sell companies or buy or sell shares. In addition to advising on transactional documentation, we assist with either conducting due diligence, or alternatively responding to due diligence enquiries, to enable you to evaluate whether to proceed with the transaction. If you don’t have a potential buyer or seller, then we can also advise on the options available to you in order to find a suitable party. We can also assist in advising on an appropriate transaction structures, however in general we work with tax accountants on this, since tax is generally the overwhelming consideration in determining the transaction structure.
Corporate Joint Ventures including Shareholder Agreements
Are you considering a collaboration with another party? If so one of your options would be to set up a joint venture company. Our corporate lawyers can assist with this, and we can also draft a shareholder’s agreement, to regulate the rights and obligations of the joint venture parties. You may also need to consider transferring and/ or licensing assets to the company, and you will also need to evaluate how much working capital should be contributed by the parties, to get the venture up and running. In addition one of the joint venture parties may need to provide back office support to the company, particularly in the early stages.


Private Equity, Venture Capital and Investments
Our corporate lawyers act for investors and also management teams, and draft and negotiate investment agreements in relation to private equity, venture capital and investment transactions generally. We can assist with negotiating the terms of any investment, which may be determined in part by conducting necessary due diligence or responding to due diligence enquiries. Our corporate lawyers have extensive experience of advising on the terms of an investment agreement including negotiating suitable warranty protection, or alternatively limiting the liability under the warranties, and also drafting the terms of any ongoing shareholder rights and obligations.
Corporate re-organization and restructuring
If you are looking to re-organize or restructure your business whether for tax, financial or other reasons we can assist
Partnerships
This tends to be the alternative structure to a joint venture company, and may take several forms including a general partnership, a limited partnership and also an LLP. Our specialist team can provide guidance on the most appropriate partnership structure and draft a partnership agreement and any other associated documentation
Corporate governance and director's duties
Our corporate lawyers have significant experience of advising on corporate governance matters generally, including director’s duties and shareholder rights and obligations


Company formation and company secretarial support
If you are looking to set up a company, we can assist you with it. We can also provide company secretarial support including corporate governance guidance
Share Option Schemes including EMI schemes
We can advise on the different types of share options and draft the most appropriate option agreement and scheme rules
MBO, MBI and BIMBO
Our corporate lawyers advise on management buyouts (MBO), management buy ins (MBI) and also buy in management buyouts (BIMBO). We generally work with tax accountants to structure the transaction, and then draft and negotiate the legal documentation.

Commercial Agreements & Contracts
We assist our clients, both Pakistani and foreign, in the negotiation, signing, editing and termination of commercial contracts under the Pakistani law, as well as international contracts in which at least one of the partner/shareholders is a foreigner or the agreement is ruled by foreign law or international conventions and therefore critical issues comes out, also in terms of interpretation, applicable law and jurisdiction.
Commercial Contracts
We advise on all forms of commercial contracts and draft, review and negotiate contracts
Terms and Conditions for the sale and purchase of goods and services
Our commercial lawyers are experts in drafting terms and conditions for the sale and also the purchase of goods and services, whether it relates to business-to-business sales or alternatively business to consumer sales.
Franchise Agreements
Our commercial lawyers advise on international franchise formation including franchise structures and also drafting and negotiating franchise agreements.
Outsourcing Agreements
If you are considering outsourcing any of your business functions, including back-office support functions such as IT or HR, then our commercial lawyers can assist with drafting the outsourcing agreement, and advising on any employment/ TUPE issues.


Agency Agreements
Our commercial lawyers have a wealth of experience advising on sales agency and also marketing agency agreements across a range of international jurisdictions. We also advise on the Commercial Agents Regulations.
Distribution Agreements
Our commercial lawyers have extensive experience of advising on exclusive and non-exclusive distribution agreements both in the Pakistan and internationally.
Collaboration Agreements
As a commercial law firm, we have a team of lawyers that draft and negotiate collaboration agreements including joint research and development agreements and commercial joint venture agreements
Supply Agreements
If you are looking to enter into long term supply arrangements with suppliers, including original equipment manufacturers, then our commercial lawyers can assist, by drafting and negotiating a watertight supply agreement.
Introducer Agreements
This is a commission agreement, rather like an agency agreement. However in certain instances it can fall outside the scope of the Commercial Agents Regulations, and our commercial lawyers can provide expert guidance on this.

Business Venture
Private equity, Venture capital and Seed investments
Are you considering either investing in a business or attracting investment capital? If so we can assist, and our business lawyers regularly advise on private equity, venture capital and seed investments. We act for management teams and investors. We undertake due diligence and draft and negotiate the transaction documents. Our business lawyers also provide practical guidance on what to consider ensuring the investment works for all parties.
Buying and Selling Companies
We advise on buying and selling companies, buying and selling businesses and also buying and selling shares. Where appropriate we work in conjunction with tax accountants to structure a transaction. We undertake due diligence whether making enquiries or responding to enquiries. We analyze risks in acquiring a business, and if appropriate, advise on a reduction in the purchase price. Alternatively, if acting for the sellers, we try to maximize sale value. Our business lawyers draft transactional documents.
Franchise Arrangements
Our business lawyers advise on franchise arrangements. More specifically our business lawyers can determine whether a franchise arrangement, or some form of trademark licensing arrangement would be most suitable for your business and provide advice accordingly. We can also provide guidance on the various costs associated with a franchise contract including additional costs such as training, marketing and supply arrangements, to ensure that the franchise is a viable proposition and accords with your business plan projections.

Introduction Agreements
We draft introduction agreements and advise on the implications of the Commercial Agency Regulations, and in particular whether they apply to your contractual arrangement.
Contracts
Drafting and negotiating agency contracts and distribution contracts. Our business lawyers can evaluate your business proposition and determine whether a commercial agency or distribution arrangement would be the most appropriate business structure. We will also advise on any potential risks, including the implications of the Commercial Agency Regulations.

Director Disputes & Shareholder Litigation
Director Removal
Do you want to remove a director? If so we can assist and provide guidance on the options for removing a director, including removal in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. If the director is an executive director, we can also assist with advising on any employment law implications of removal.
Director Disputes and Director Litigation
Our litigation lawyers advise on director disputes and litigation. Where possible we promote alternative dispute resolution, and settlement of director disputes without recourse to formal court litigation proceedings.
Insolvency and Considerations for Directors
Are you the director of a company that is either insolvent or about to become insolvent? If so are you aware of the potential personal liability implications of being a director of an insolvent company? Our lawyers have extensive experience of advising directors on the personal liability implications associated with an insolvent company. We also act for directors in relation to personal claims by liquidators or administrators against directors, for a contribution to the assets of the company.
Shareholder Disputes and Shareholder Litigation
Are you involved in a shareholder dispute or shareholder litigation? If so our litigation team can assist. We advise on all aspect of shareholder litigation including unfair prejudice, breach of shareholders agreements and also breach of statutory law and common law

Shareholder Rights
Do you need advice on your rights as a shareholder? If so our corporate lawyers can assist. We advise on shareholder rights in connection with shareholders agreements, constitutional documents of the company, statutory rights and also common law rights.
Director’s Duties
Our specialist lawyers advise on both statutory and common law directors duties, and the implications of non-compliance with those duties.

Landlord & Tenant & Lease Agreements
Leases, Licenses and Tenancies
Our lease lawyers draft, review and negotiate leases. We can provide guidance on all aspects of a lease including, rent review clauses, schedule of dilapidations, break clauses and service charge provisions, including reviewing rent deposit deeds.
Personal Guarantees
Our lease lawyers draft and negotiate authorized guarantee agreements (AGA). The purpose of an authorized guarantee agreement is to provide security if the tenant defaults under the terms of the lease. AGA’a are generally personal guarantees, whereby an individual guarantees the obligations of the tenant, which is usually a limited liability company, under the lease.
Lease Renewals
Our lease lawyers advise on lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. We act for both landlords wishing to oppose a lease renewal, and tenants wishing to negotiate a lease renewal. We provide pragmatic tactical advice to ensure, where possible, that our clients get the result they want.
Rent Arrears and Eviction
If you are a landlord and your tenant is not paying the rent then our landlord and tenant lawyers can assist with issuing court proceedings for eviction, and recovery of rent arrears.
Lease Breach and Forfeiture
Are you a landlord and your tenant is breaching the terms of a lease? If so our lease lawyers can advise you on the options available to deal with the breach including issuing a claim of forfeiture. Or as a tenant we may be able to draft retrospective license for alterations in situations where you required landlord’s consent to works carried out to the property.


Repossession
Our landlord and tenant lawyers advise on repossession proceedings whereby a mortgage lender or secured loan provider wishes to take ownership of a property. We act for both the owner of the property, and lenders.
Landlord and Tenants Disputes
Our landlord and tenant lawyers advise on all forms of landlord and tenant disputes including breach of the terms of a lease, forfeiture, eviction and claims for rent arrears.

Litigation & Dispute
Our litigation lawyers will initially assess the merits of any potential claim or defense. We will then provide an honest, robust and pragmatic assessment and opinion on the likelihood of successfully bringing or defending a claim. We will not allow you to waste your money where the chances of succeeding in a claim are low. We shall also evaluate alternative dispute resolution options such as mediation and Without Prejudice negotiations to resolve your dispute quickly and effectively, thereby reducing your costs.
Contract Litigation and Dispute Resolution
If you have a contract dispute, including breach of contract, or perhaps you wish to terminate a contract which may be challenged by the other party, then our litigation lawyers can provide expert guidance on how best to deal with your situation, and resolve any potential conflict.
Commercial and Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution lawyers provide advice on all aspects of commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Our approach is to consider the merits of your claim and determine the most appropriate solution for resolving the matter.
Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
If you are involved in either a commercial or residential property dispute including a landlord and tenant dispute, our dispute resolution team can assist you. We have extensive experience of advising on forfeiture, breach of the terms of a lease, rent arrears and lease renewals. We also advise on property ownership issues

Shareholder Litigation and Disputes
If you are a shareholder, who believes that actions taken by other shareholders and/ or directors have been unfairly prejudicial to you, then our litigation team can assist you. Our dispute resolution lawyers have extensive experience of advising on section 994 Companies Act 2006 remedies.
Director Litigation and Disputes
Our dispute resolution lawyers have a wealth of expertise advising on breach of director’s duties, breach of common law duty of care, wrongful trading and director disqualification. We will try to resolve any dispute with minimal disruption to you and your business.
Employment Litigation and Disputes
We advise on all areas of employment litigation including unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, discrimination and breach of contract.

Debt Recovery & Debt Collection
Our debt recovery lawyers provide a cost-effective solution to recover outstanding debts on behalf of our clients. We also have the infrastructure and capacity to provide an efficient high volume debt recovery service, where multiple debts require collection.
We use the most appropriate strategy and tactics to recover your outstanding debt, including conventional money claims debt recovery, or alternatively insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings.
Pre-action Services
Our debt recovery lawyers draft standard, or bespoke pre-action letters before claim, in compliance with the CPR pre-action protocol. The intention in sending a letter before claim is to set out the grounds for our client’s claim, and to put pressure on the debtor to pay the debt, prior to issuing formal proceedings.
Enforcement
After obtaining judgement, and in the event that the debtor does not comply with the relevant order, then enforcement proceedings may be appropriate to enforce the court order.
Threatening and Issuing Bankruptcy Proceedings
Where the debtor is an individual, then in certain circumstances, issuing bankruptcy proceedings can be an alternative strategy to recover the outstanding debt. Prior to issuing bankruptcy proceedings, we generally issue a statutory demand, to put additional pressure on the debtor to pay the debt. If this is unsuccessful, then providing the debt is undisputed, and over the prescribed amount, we can then issue bankruptcy proceedings.

Issuing Money Claim Proceedings
If the letter before claim is unsuccessful, then one option is to issue money claim proceedings against the debtor for recovery of the debt. In certain instances, this can be done online. We will advise you of the implications of issuing a formal claim, including how much it may cost you.
Threatening and Issuing Winding Up/ Insolvency Proceedings
Where the debtor is a company, then in certain instances issuing a winding up petition can be an effective strategy to recover an outstanding debt. Certain criteria need to be satisfied prior to issuing winding up proceedings including that the debt is above the prescribed amount, and that the debt is not disputed.

Intellectual Property - Trademark Registration
What sets us apart from many other intellectual property lawyers is that we deliver legal services using a business model that utilizes the best aspects of the traditional intellectual property law firm but which also incorporates a flexible consultancy based legal services model.
Development of Intellectual Property
If you are intending to collaborate on the joint development of intellectual property including copyright, patents and design right, our specialist patent lawyers can advise you on all aspects of the development process including drafting the research, collaboration and joint development agreement
Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights
Do you have valuable trademarks, patents, copyright and design right that need enforcing against unauthorized infringers? If so our specialist teams of patent, trademark and copyright lawyers can assist and robustly exercise your rights and defend your intellectual property
Registration of Trademarks, Design Rights and Patents
Are you looking to register a trademark, design right or patent? If so our dedicated team of patent and trademark lawyers in Pakistan can advise you on securing the registration of your intellectual property both in the UK and internationally

Protection of Copyright
our copyright lawyers can advise you on the most effective ways of protecting your copyright in Pakistan.
Defending against third party Intellectual Property infringement claim
Are you the subject of groundless threats of intellectual property infringement? If so our dedicated team of intellectual property lawyers can robustly defend your position
Exploitation of Intellectual Property including licensing
If you have developed any patents, design rights or copyright that you wish to exploit, then our specialist intellectual property lawyers can assist in evaluating the most appropriate means of exploiting the intellectual property, and also negotiate advantageous terms with any third party
Sale and assignment of Intellectual Property
Our team of intellectual property lawyers advise on, and negotiate, the sale of intellectual property rights

Patent, Patent Agents & Patent Litigation
Drafting successful patent applications
This may entail conducting a prior art search to ascertain if there are any prior registered similar or identical patents on the patent register, and also undertaking a general search to see if there are any similar inventions already in the public domain, and which may prevent successful registration.
Objections by the patent registry
Advising on how to respond to any objections raised by the patent registry in relation to any patent application.
Development of patents
Our patent lawyers advise on the development of patents, and in particular joint development and collaboration contracts, and research and development contracts. We evaluate the collaborators intentions, and then advise on patent ownership structures, including joint ownership and sole ownership with cross licensing arrangements.
Patent litigation
Our patent lawyers advise on patent litigation and we act for both claimants and defendants. Our patent agents are ideally placed to provide a technical assessment of the merits of any potential claim or defense at an early stage, and in conjunction with our patent lawyers, we evaluate strategies that may assist settlement of the litigation, including alternative dispute resolution such as mediation. Our patent lawyers and patent agents provide complimentary skill sets which enhances our ability to provide a comprehensive patent litigation service. We believe this combination sets us apart from most other law firms.

Exploitation of patents
We also advise on the exploitation of patents including patent licensing. Our patent lawyers ensure that the scope of the patent licence is appropriate for the intended purpose, and as contemplated by all parties. We also advise on licence fees and royalties on the sale of products incorporating the patent, to ensure it meets each party’s expectations, and accords with any business plans.
Selling your patent portfolio
If you have developed any patents, design rights or copyright that you wish to exploit, then our specialist intellectual property lawyers can assist in evaluating the most appropriate means of exploiting the intellectual property, and also negotiate advantageous terms with any third party

Software & Technology
Research, collaboration and joint development of Software and Hardware
If you are looking to collaborate on the joint development of software and hardware, then our technology lawyers can assist with advising on the most appropriate contractual structure. We will also advise on key clauses such as intellectual property ownership and cross licensing arrangements.
Development of Software and Hardware
Our software lawyers advise on software and hardware development agreements, and ownership and protection of the resulting intellectual property rights.
Enforcement of Software and Hardware against third party IP infringement
Our software lawyers can advise on enforcement of your software and hardware against third party infringers. This generally includes intellectual property infringement and potentially breach of confidentiality obligations including trade secrets.
Protection of Software and Hardware
Have you created any software or hardware? If so you will immediately need to consider how to protect your developments. We can provide guidance on the most cost-effective solutions for protecting your intellectual property.

Defending against third party Software and Hardware IP infringement claim
Are you the subject of a groundless threat relating to intellectual property infringement? If so we can robustly defend your position
Exploitation of Software including licensing (shrink wrap, click wrap or standard)
If you have created a software product, then you will want to exploit it, in order to gain maximum return on your product development expenditure. We can advise on different structures to enable you to exploit your software including licensing, SaaS contracts, VAR agreements etc
Sale and Purchase of Software and Hardware IP
We can assist with drafting and negotiating the sale of software and hardware and associated intellectual property rights. We can also undertake due diligence and advise on transaction structures.
Exploitation of Hardware including terms and conditions of sale
Our technology lawyers draft, review and negotiate terms and conditions of sale relating to hardware products. We will also identify potential areas of risk in your business model and ensure that your terms and conditions are drafted to minimize such risks to your business.

Internet & Website
Website Design and Development
Our internet lawyers act for developers and their clients. We draft, review and negotiate Website Design and Development Agreements. We ensure that the scope of the development services is clearly defined so that there is no scope for misinterpretation, and where appropriate we also include delivery milestones which may be subject to acceptance testing.
Hosting arrangements
Are you considering a bespoke hosting arrangement? If so our website lawyers can assist with advising on the Hosting Agreement. In certain circumstances we advise on the inclusion of hosting “down time” remedies such as liquidated damages and/ or service credits.
Terms and conditions of Website Use
Every website should have Terms and Conditions of Website Use. This does not relate to e-commerce activities such as the sale of goods and services via your website, but how people use your website. Our internet lawyers can draft terms that suit your particular website.
Privacy Policy
This relates to how you collect and use data from people accessing your website. There is overlap with the Data Protection Act. Our internet lawyers can draft a Privacy Policy that satisfies statutory requirements

Website Terms and Conditions of Sale
These are generally e-commerce terms and conditions that relate to the sale of goods and services via your website. Whether you are selling to a business or a consumer, our website lawyers can draft appropriate terms that reflect the nature of your business and deal with any associated risks. Where appropriate we will incorporate the latest developments under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 for online sales.
Cookie Policy
Does your website have a cookie policy? If not you should consider including a policy on your website. Our internet lawyers will determine what cookies you use, and will draft appropriate policies to ensure statutory compliance.
Data Protection
Our website lawyers have extensive experience of advising on Data Protection law generally, including in relation to website access and use. Why not let us guide you through the complex data protection minefield?

Banking & Finance
Commercial bank scheduled in Pakistan being regulated by State Bank of Pakistan offer several abundant finance facilities to customers based on their personal as well as business needs. However, during the processing and sanctioning of finance facilities different illegal modes are adopted by banks to secure their transactions and nevertheless take undue advantage over customers through several concealed stipulations not read and consented to by the customer or charging of illegal mark-up, penalties and other charges which are considered illegal by law ending to committing of default by Customer, following which matter shapes up into litigation. For the purpose to protect the rights of customers several laws in Pakistan had been incorporated from time to time against illegal banking practice adopted in Pakistan to defraud customers.
Laws Governing Banking Practice and Procedure
Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001
Bankers Book of Evidence Act, 1891&Contract Act, 1872
Offences in respect of banks Ordinance, 1984
State Bank of Pakistan Prudential Regulations
Punjab Consumer Protection Act, 2005
Legal Remedies against Corrupt Banking Practice
Law provides both civil as well as criminal courses for the purpose of redressal of grievance of customer, borrower, security and mortgagor subject to nature of the facts involved in a dispute, against bank and its employees. Some of the common frequent fraud and mal-practices played by Bank are as follow:
- Charging of illegal mark-up, illegal fee & late Payment Charges
- Charging of default surcharge and other illegal entries
- Misappropriating amounts being entitlement of bank or customer
- Fraud and forgery by bankers

General Security
We also advise on all other forms of security including legal mortgages and charges relating to assets generally, including property
Debentures
This is generally a charge over the assets of a company or business. As with all forms of security it is normally demanded by the lender to secure loan repayments. If there is a default under the loan agreement, then the lender can secure repayment of the outstanding sums owed by the borrower, by enforcing the terms of the debenture.
Personal Guarantees
In addition to other security documentation, it is very common for lenders to request that borrowers enter into personal guarantees. Our finance lawyers can advise on the implications of personal guarantees for you.

Construction & Building
Do you have a construction dispute?
If you are experiencing delayed completion of a construction project, dissatisfaction with a professional consultant’s performance or suffering additional costs as the developer, contractor or professional consultant of a construction or building project, then our specialist construction lawyers can assist.
Our building lawyers have significant expertise in advising on building and construction disputes. We act for both developers and construction companies and deal with a wide variety of claims. Our construction lawyers provide robust and pragmatic legal advice, with the specific aim of enforcing your rights, and where possible reaching a satisfactory settlement as soon as possible.
What types of claims arise under a Construction and Building Contract?
Our construction lawyers advise on a wide variety of building and construction claims including:
- Claims for breach of contract.
- Claims for an extension of time to the completion date.
- Claims for loss and expense.
- Claims for additional work or cost of variations, when the scope of work changes.
- Claims for payment under a quantum meruit.
- Claims for poor workmanship or defects in the works including professional negligence
- Claims for liquidated damages because the project is running late.
When working with a professional consultant and/ or building company the most common kind of claims are either breach of contract or breach of professional duty. Professional negligence claims can arise where an assumed responsibility toward a client results in owing a duty of care in tort as well as contractual obligations. If there is a concurrent duty, the claimant can bring his claim in either tort for professional negligence or contract. Our construction lawyers will evaluate your claim, and advise you on which claim is most likely to be successful, and therefore which should be pursued.

What if I am the Buyer, Tenant or Funder of a Property under Construction?
These three parties may not make claims under a building contract between a principal/ developer and a building contractor, unless they have been given that right, as a third party, to enforce the terms of the building contract. In order to gain “construction security” or bring a successful claim for failure and defects that cause loss, these parties may seek a collateral warranty to make sure the contractors comply with their professional appointment. Our construction lawyers can advise you on how to protect your interests in the construction project.

Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers
Libel & Defamation Lawyers
Claims of defamation particularly online defamation are on the increase. We live in a technology era where some believe that a computer screen and a keyboard can act as a mask, enabling them to make damaging defamatory comments regarding an individual or a company, without any redress – well they are wrong.
Our specialist defamation lawyers have extensive experience of advising on a wide variety of libel and slander matters including online defamation. Our defamation lawyers will endeavor to determine the best strategy to enable you to achieve the best possible outcome, including the removal of any libelous statement and enforcing a claim for damages.
Our slander and libel lawyers may utilize various alternative dispute resolution techniques, such as “Without Prejudice” negotiations or Part 36 Offers, to enhance the opportunity of settling the claim as soon as possible, while achieving the best result for you.
What is defamation?
Defamation is a generic term, often used as an umbrella that shelters both claims of slander and libel. The differences between slander and libel are often confused, however, they remain two separate entities in their own right. Libel is any written or published defamatory statement, whereas slander is the spoken defamatory words or gestures of an individual. In order to bring a successful claim of defamation against an individual, you must prove that harm has resulted to either your reputation or livelihood due to the defamatory action. Our defamation lawyers advise on online defamation including postings on online platforms such as:
- Chat Rooms

Defenses if you are accused of defamation
Alternatively, if you find yourself accused of either slander or libel, then our team of defamation lawyers can act on your behalf to robustly defend your position. Our team will guide you through the potential areas for a defense which include:
- Truth – the statement is shown to be ‘substantially true.
- Honest opinion – the statement complained of was a statement of opinion.
- Publication on matter of public interest – the statement complained of was, or formed part of a statement on a matter of public interest.
On your behalf we will aim to reach a final settlement, that will give you the compensation you need and deserve. Our team of specialist defamation lawyers will robustly negotiate on your behalf, and endeavor to obtain the best settlement for you as soon as possible.

Public Procurement
Public Procurement Lawyer
The experience gained by assisting the company’s clients in going through all the stages within the public procurement procedures offers us a privileged position in the legal services market in the field.
We are able to assist clients both in drafting and preparing bids for public tenders and in drafting, submitting and supporting appeals to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) against harmful acts committed by the Contracting Authority during the auction. Public Procurement Refers To The Process By Which Public Authorities, Such As Government Departments Or Local Authorities, Purchase Work, Goods Or Services From Private Or Other Public Companies
Our advice covers all stages of a public tender, from the initial structuring phase, including legislative and regulatory issues, the development of the procedure, up to the point of contract negotiations as well as contract performance issues. We provide legal assistance for both public authorities (e.g. preparing tender books and offers, drafting works, services and concession contracts) and private operators and investors (drafting applications and bids, obtaining clarifications during tender procedures, administrative and judicial claims).
Our lawyers have obtained, through hard work and dedication, a significant number of expert qualifications in the field of Public Procurement. We were especially successful in challenging public authorities’ decisions in important cases concerning areas such as construction, medical equipment supply, IT and education, but we also have a vast experience in almost all other fields of public procurement from Pakistan.
We can assist you with all elements of a procurement challenge, including:
- conducting detailed reviews of tender documents and evaluation processes to advise on risk of successful challenge to the award decision
- how to use the clarifications process to highlight anticipated breaches identified during the procurement process
- advice on whether to extend the standstill period in response to a threatened challenge
- how to obtain or resist requests for additional disclosure made during standstill or in the early stages of litigation
- navigating the tactical decisions around whether to apply to lift the automatic suspension or whether to resist such an application
- management of e-disclosure exercises, including providing support to your internal teams around their obligations to search for and disclose relevant electronic documents
- advice on alternative dispute resolution, including representation at without prejudice meetings and mediations.

Legal Technology Law
In this time of global crisis, business and community life has become increasingly dependent on technology enabled solutions to help contain the spread of the coronavirus, from online shopping to remote working and contact tracing. Whether you’re the supplier of an innovative new tech solution or you intend to license use of such technology, you can rely on our expertise in these exceptional times to advise you upon, draft and negotiate the relevant technology contracts.
Technology driven Areas such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency, Data Digitalization or Data Management – require a dynamic team ready to absorb the legal impact of the challenges brought by the fastest ever-changing environment.
Technology Legal Advice
Our technology lawyers can advise on a technology specific issue or draft or comment upon technology agreements, including in relation to the development, licensing and maintenance of software, provision of software as a service, R&D, consultancy services, escrow arrangements and systems integration.
If you sell or market through a website, we can draft your e-commerce terms and conditions, your site and privacy terms, and negotiate the basis on which your site is hosted, maintained and designed. We also advise on the outsourcing of specific IT functions or applications, and on high value business process outsourcing arrangements in relation to back office and front office functions, and where a managed service is provided.
Our Law Firm is already involved in the legal activities that surrounds these Tech areas and is striving also to put together companies or individuals with the same interest in order to help all the parties implied to grow and develop important tech projects.
Technology progress and the innovation that comes along with this progress is the biggest game changer of our times.
Basically, this means that we have to come with legal solutions without having a clear legal framework or any framework which for our passionate team members represent a certain possibility for legal innovation.
Specific Activities:
- Strategy plans/Innovative solutions
- Compliance and risk management
- Corporate governance
- Takeovers
- Joint ventures
- Due diligence investigations

Offshore Company Formation
Our role is simple. We protect your assets and your reputation
We offer a wealth of integrated services across various sectors. From asset protection to offshore banking and international business, we provide services tailored to your individual needs.
Understanding the most appropriate business structure for your venture is essential to minimize your tax liability and create the right organizational structure for growth. To provide you with the widest variety of options, in many overseas jurisdictions.
Whether you require a straight-forward one-off company formation service or a more bespoke asset protection package, our personal approach has you covered. We take care of both the legal and financial side of asset protection in jurisdictions around the world, to ensure discretion and peace of mind is guaranteed.
We take the hassle out of company formation. There are 5 simple steps to forming your company
Step 1- Order Form
The first step is to decide which jurisdiction is best fitted to your purpose.
Once you have decided which jurisdiction is best fitted to your personal situation, you will need to fill in an order form which we will send accordingly.
The order form usually takes about 3-4 minutes to fill in and will allow you to select different options for your company (such as bank account, any other optional services such as Nominee Directors, Virtual Office ). Another important aspect of the order form is choosing your company trade name.
Step 2- Upload of your documents
Once the form is filled in, you shall receive a confirmation email, with your unique client ID, as well as a request to upload your personal identification documents, and an invoice. Personal Identification documents requirement can vary from one jurisdiction of incorporation to another, but generally include the following in all cases :
- A passport or identification document copy
- A proof of address : this can be a utility bill, a bank statement, or any other document that can prove your personal address.
- Other documents that can be requested, depending on the jurisdiction, are :
a recent bank statement or bank reference letter. a business plan a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
please refer to each jurisdiction page to see the exact requirements.
Step 3- Company Registration
Once your payment is received (we accept payments over bank transfers, credit cards or cash in our offices), you will be appointed a dedicated account manager. This account manager will be your main point of contact during the rest of the year and subsequent years.
The account manager will proceed in incorporating your company and keep you informed at every step of the process, that is : recapitulation of your order, submission to the registrar, successful incorporation of the company.
Upon incorporation, certain documents will be sent to you for signature, such as resolutions and consents.
Step 4- Additional services
With the company now registered, your account manager will proceed in putting in place any additional services that you have opted for. This may include bank accounts, nominee structures, virtual offices, stamps etc.
Step 5- Company kit dispatch
Now that all services are processed successfully, it is time for you to receive your company kit, which will include all company documents, consisting generally of the following:
- A cover letter with explanations about the documents and the relationship going forward
- The Certificate of Incorporation issued by the local registrar.
- Company secretarial maintenance.
- The Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- The share certificate(s).
The resolution relating to the nomination of director and the distribution of shares.
On top of the company documents, you will also have access to our online client portal (also available on App Store and Google Play) to access your company structure details in an easy-to-read organizational chart . Your corporate documents such as the certificate of incorporation, share certificates, etc can also be downloaded at the click of a button. In addition, your complete history of paid and outstanding invoices can be accessed and downloaded, and payments can be made online via the portal.
Going forward, your relationship manager will always be at your disposal for any questions/remarks. You will also be receiving industry news about your country of incorporation, and our’s in general. You may of course opt out of these communications at any point in time.

International Arbitration
Arbitration Must Not Be Mistaken for Litigation
Arbitration Is An Alternative To Solving A Dispute Outside The Courts
We provide the highest-quality legal representation for complex international commercial arbitrations, investor-State arbitrations and international construction disputes, combining an outstanding track record with capped, competitive legal fees. It covers all jurisdictions, arbitral institutions and industry sectors, working in diverse languages for clients throughout the globe.
Arbitration is the private justice arising from the will of parties that come from different jurisdictions or systems of law, but yet capable to conclude arbitration agreements in order to find that intersection between them, that necessary common ground, in order to reach an acceptable resolution in case of a dispute, observing in the same time the public order as provided by different national laws. Arbitration is founded on the consent of the parties which recognize a tribunal or an arbitrator as being capable to solve a dispute and after the resolution is made, that the decision will be respected or if not, will be enforced.
- Excellence in legal analysis
- Insight into winning case strategies and arguments
- Mastery of all procedural techniques used in international arbitration and mediation
- Award-winning arbitration legal representation of the highest quality before diverse arbitral tribunals
- Fierce and uncompromising representation of our clients’ interests
- Multilingual legal teams
- Constant accessibility by clients from all jurisdictions (in person and by videoconference)
Arbitration Agreement/Clause
Our behest comes from the fact that the arbitration agreement/clause is usually last on the parties’ list of key issues, last on the table of negotiations, generating important problems when the parties disagree and disputes arise.
Capped, Competitive Legal Fees for International Arbitration
Contrary to what some lawyers would try to have clients believe, it is entirely possible to obtain the highest-quality international legal representation at a reasonable cost, allowing businesses and States to spend their finite resources on core activities rather than on legal fees, if legal representatives are selected wisely. Our goal is to do everything that is in our clients’ interests, which includes ensuring that each client receives exceptional value for its legal expenditures for unparalleled arbitration legal representation.