Practice Area

Commercial

Corporate and commercial law forms part of the firm's core practice with particular expertise in a broad range of corporate commercial matters for both Pakistan-based and foreign corporations.

Overview

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, businesses require legal partners who can navigate complex corporate structures, regulatory requirements, and cross-border transactions with precision and foresight. Our corporate and commercial practice has advised multinational giants like China Development Bank, Holiday Inn Hotels, and China Construction on their Pakistani operations, while supporting domestic enterprises in their growth and expansion. We bring together specialists in company law, securities regulation, foreign investment, and commercial contracts to provide holistic counsel that addresses every aspect of corporate life—from incorporation and governance to mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring. Our client-focused approach ensures that legal strategies align with business goals while maintaining full compliance with SECP regulations and corporate governance standards.

Services & Expertise
01Regulatory advising and compliance under securities and exchange regulations
02Incorporation-related matters
03Collaboration agreements
04Shareholders agreements
05Mergers and acquisitions
06Corporate joint ventures, consortiums structuring and restructuring
07Foreign investment
08Public offerings
09Contract preparation, formulation, negotiation and interpretation advisory
Client Portfolio
China Development BankMCB BankAskari BankUfoneHoliday Inn HotelsMurree BreweryChina Construction (Centaurus, Grand Hyatt)DHALMKR GroupWorldcallEco Securities
Key Personnel

Syed Ali Naveed Arshad

Barrister-at-Law, Partner

Advising, negotiating and formulating international joint venture agreements and consortiums for engineering, energy, and petroleum sector companies. Previously worked with Zong.

Sarah Hussain Kazmi

Barrister-at-Law, Associate

Qualified from Lincoln's Inn. 10+ years as Corporate lawyer. Partner at Energy Resource Management. Member of Steering Committee for Young Arbitration Group, CIICA. Provides legal services in M&A, joint ventures, and representation before regulators.

Zainab Hayat

Advocate

University of London graduate (2017). LLM in International Trade. Pioneer in firm's research department. Drafted and vetted numerous corporate contracts including concession agreements, TORs, and MOUs.