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Axis Law Chambers

Employment

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Pakistan


Axis Law Chambers

About

Provided by Axis Law Chambers

Axis Law has extensive experience in Labour & Employment matters. The firm has a skilled litigation team that specializes in labor and employment law disputes. The firm routinely assist clients with labour and employment related audits conducted by state agencies, responding to notices, and advise on compliance matters with federal as well as provincial employment law issues. The firm also has extensive experience in advising international and local clients on the impact of COVID-19 related policies on labour and employment matters. 

Axis Law has been ranked as Tier 1 Labour and Employment law firm by Legal 500 in Pakistan with proven track record advising leading MNCs on registration and compliance requirements under various labour and employment and corporate laws of Pakistan. Axis Law is also the only Pakistani firm part of the Transatlantic Law International (TALI) and Labor Law Plus, global alliances of law firms; representing and advising multinational corporations on Labour & Employment matters in Pakistan.

Clients (20)

  • Oxford Policy Management UK
  • Oxford Policy Management Pakistan
  • Centre for Economic Research Pakistan
  • Global eCommerce (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Norinco International Cooperation Ltd.
  • Pakistan Today
  • Engro Enfrashare (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Prime Genetics (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Scatec Solar Netherlands BV
  • Convenience Stores (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Gwadar Development Authority
  • Milvik AB
  • House Building Finance Corporation Ltd. (HBFCL)
  • AC Nielsen Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Levi's Strauss & Co. Pakistan
  • Cotton Web Ltd.
  • TigerMed Group / Jia Yaun Law Offices (Shanghai Office)
  • Highnoon Laboratories Ltd.
  • Shahsons (Pvt.) Ltd.
  • Elphinstone Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.

Industries (20)

  • Development Sector
  • Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
  • Infrastructure & Construction
  • Energy & Power
  • Real Estate
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Telecommunications
  • Public Sector (Regulatory Authorities, State Owned Enterprises)
  • Information Technology
  • Education
  • Fertilizer
  • Insurance
  • FMCGs / Retail
  • Mining and Extraction
  • Non-Profit
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Agriculture
  • Sugar
  • Textile

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Employment - Pakistan

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Axis Law Chambers has a successful employment law practice based in Lahore drawing on the firm's strength in the dispute resolution and corporate transactional fields. The team is effective in handling disputes with employees, redundancies, harassment, and health and safety matters. The group also drafts employment contracts and advises on provident funds.

Notable practitioners

Sameer Khosa and Waqqas Mir are key contacts for clients.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Axis Law advised Elan Facon on a review of its standardised employment documents, including contracts and confidentiality and settlement agreements.

Strengths

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  • Axis Law possesses a strong network of professional connections and a deep understanding of industry trends. It effectively identifies valuable opportunities and potential challenges for our company.

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  • They've got a team with diverse specialties and their ability to handle comples matters is among the best in the market we have dealt with.

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Members

Provided by Axis Law Chambers

  • Mian Tariq Hassan

  • Ali Zahid Rahim

  • Maria Farooq

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