Practice Area

Dispute Resolution

The firm provides legal representation in international and domestic arbitrations with extensive experience in civil and criminal litigation. Recognized as Pakistan's leading deal-making negotiations firm.

Overview

Effective dispute resolution requires not just legal expertise but strategic vision and unwavering commitment to client interests. Our litigation and ADR practice has earned recognition for handling some of Pakistan's most consequential cases—from landmark constitutional petitions that have shaped media freedom and civil liberties to high-stakes commercial arbitrations involving international parties. Our team includes Chartered Arbitrators certified by the Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, London, and faculty members at the Federal Judicial Academy, bringing academic rigor to practical advocacy. We have successfully represented clients before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, High Courts, regulatory tribunals, and international arbitration forums. Whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation, we pursue the most effective path to protect our clients' rights and interests.

Services & Expertise
01Constitutional & Public Interest Litigation
02Media freedom matters (freedom of speech and expression)
03Constitutional petitions concerning civil liberties, women's rights, and parliamentary accountability
04Supreme Court & High Court appearances
05Telecom licensing disputes
06Anti-competitive practice cases
07Tax law matters
08Energy regulation cases
09FICID framework arbitration and dispute resolution
Notable Cases & Client Work
01Landmark cases challenging PEMRA's regulatory overreach
02Cases representing Arshad Sharif (Martyred journalist), Moeed Pirzada, Sabir Shakir, and Shireen Mazari (Ex-MPA)
03Major arbitration proceedings involving high-value claims
Client Portfolio
Competition Commission of PakistanPakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)National Accountability Bureau (NAB)Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment
Key Personnel

Barrister Mohammad Shoaib Razzaq

Senior Partner

25+ years experience in constitutional litigation and Supreme Court appearances. Counsel in landmark PEMRA cases and media freedom matters.

Syed Ali Naveed Arshad

Barrister-at-Law, Partner, Chartered Arbitrator

Leads ADR and deal-making negotiations team. Member of visiting faculty at Federal Judicial Academy and Foreign Services Academy.

M. Attiq-ur-Rehman

Advocate

University of Punjab graduate. Strong background in civil and criminal litigation with extensive trial experience.

Syed Naimat Ali Naqvi

Advocate

Federal Urdu University graduate. Part of firm since 2017. Experienced in civil and criminal cases.

Muhammad Soban Hayat

Advocate

University of BPP graduate. Part of firm since 2015. Specialized in constitutional petitions protecting client rights before statutory and regulatory bodies.