Practice Area

Public International

The firm deals with various aspects of international law, with special focus on diplomatic organizations and international air law.

Overview

Public international law governs the relationships between nations and affects everything from diplomatic immunity to international trade. Our practice has developed particular expertise in this sophisticated area, with partners serving on the visiting faculty at the Foreign Service Academy and participating in training programs for Pakistan's diplomatic corps. We advise on matters of diplomatic and consular immunity, state privileges, international humanitarian law, and the complex legal frameworks governing international aviation. Our European Union practice addresses trade quotas, regulatory compliance with EASA, competition law, and the movement of goods within the EU market. Through our associate office in Rome, we provide comprehensive coverage of international legal matters affecting our clients' cross-border activities. For extradition cases, we combine deep knowledge of international treaties with effective advocacy to protect our clients' rights.

Services & Expertise
01Diplomatic and consular immunity
02State immunity, privileges, and status
03International humanitarian law
04International air law and right of passage
05Freedoms of the skies
06Extradition cases and requests for fugitives and accused persons
07Trade quota, tariffs, and general system of preference (EU)
08European Aviation Safety Agency and member states' regulatory matters
09Competition and anti-trust
10WTO-related matters
Client Portfolio
Foreign Service Academy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of PakistanQuaid-e-Azam University, IslamabadGerman Embassy (Training)International and diplomatic organizations
Key Personnel

Syed Ali Naveed Arshad

Barrister-at-Law, Partner

Member of visiting faculty at Foreign Services Academy. Involved with Ministry of Foreign Affairs in training members of Pakistan Foreign Service. Member of examination panel for Foreign Service Academy.