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Bhandari Naqvi Riaz (BNR)

Dispute Resolution: General Commercial

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Pakistan


Bhandari Naqvi Riaz (BNR)

Rankings

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Dispute Resolution: General Commercial - Pakistan

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Bhandari Naqvi Riaz has a stellar team which is a mainstay of the disputes market in Pakistan. Based in Lahore, the firm's impressive bench strength and courtroom experience make it a natural choice for many domestic and international entities. The disputes team frequently works alongside senior counsel, representing clients from the energy, manufacturing, banking and construction industries. The firm is strong on regulatory disputes concerning tax and competition authorities and is frequently entrusted with disputes relating to construction contracts, distribution agreements and sale and purchase agreements. The team is sought out for its knowledge of the arbitration process.

Work Highlights

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  • Bhandar Naqvi Riaz acted for the Sunni Ittehad Council in a challenge to the 26th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, promulgated in October 2024, before the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Strengths

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  • The Firm demonstrates a strong grasp of both the facts and the law. It is adept at the tactical and strategic aspects of litigation.

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  • BNR have a very good understanding of the requirements and are very capable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Feisal Hussain Naqvi
    Band 1Feisal Hussain Naqvi

    Feisal Hussain Naqvi

    Feisal Hussain Naqvi is the firm's founding partner and draws on over 20 years' experience in handling contentious work. He offers particularly impressive expertise in international arbitration and has a lead role in some of the firm's most high profile disputes.

    • Feisal is very good.

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  • Band 1Uzair Bhandari
    Band 1Uzair Bhandari

    Uzair Bhandari

    Uzair Bhandari retains a successful practice handling domestic and international commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. He acts on behalf of clients in the banking and manufacturing sectors.
  • Band 2Iftikharuddin Riaz
    Band 2Iftikharuddin Riaz

    Iftikharuddin Riaz

    Iftikharuddin Riaz is a senior partner whose work includes acting for international and domestic clients in high-value commercial arbitration and litigation cases. He is based in Lahore.
    • We have been very pleased with the level of service provided and his understanding of our client's requirements.

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  • Band 3Mian Sami ud-Din
    Band 3Mian Sami ud-Din

    Mian Sami ud-Din

    Mian Sami ud-Din handles both arbitration and litigation cases, on a domestic and cross-border basis. His experience includes the enforcement of arbitral awards.
    • Mian Sami is great. He's very sharp and switched on. He's our go-to guy for the country.

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    • He's hardworking and diligent.

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Ranked Individuals at Bhandari Naqvi Riaz (BNR) (4)

Pakistan

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    Feisal Hussain Naqvi

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    Iftikharuddin Riaz

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    Mian Sami ud-Din

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