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RIAA Barker Gillette

Corporate/Commercial

Global Guide 2026 : Pakistan


RIAA Barker Gillette

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Provided by RIAA Barker Gillette

RIAA Barker Gillette is a full service commercial law firm covering all aspects of our clients’ transactional activity. We are well placed to advise on cross-border commercial arrangements and all related considerations, such as competition, employment and IP. We have particular expertise in assisting clients making greenfield or brownfield investments into Pakistan. We advise on all types of local and international commercial agreements including financial contracts vital to a corporate’s on-going business needs and investments. Our clients range from entrepreneurs to well-established companies to non-profit entities. Recently we have been engaged in numerous complex transactions as a Counsel to:

  • Alipay (Hong Kong) Holding Limited (Ant Group) on their periodic investments in Telenor Microfinance Bank and the provision of e-wallets in Pakistan as well as the operation of online payment systems to facilitate such e-wallets.

  • Trellis Housing Finance Limited and Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC on a broad spectrum of operational matters.

  • Vinci SA in their proposed acquisition of the Industrial Services division of the ACS (Actividades de Construcción y Servicios) Group

We also possesses invaluable experience in complex debt and equity capital market transactions. We handle IPOs, private placements, secondary offerings, debt offerings, derivatives securities, sukuk offerings and asset-backed offerings.

Clients (42)

  • Sapphire Textile Mills Limited
  • China Chamber of Commerce for Metals, Minerals & Chemicals
  • Abu Dhabi Group, UAE
  • The Hub Power Company Limited
  • Gul Ahmed Wind Power Limited
  • Yunus Energy Limited
  • Clariant Chemical Pakistan (Private) Limited
  • Chevron Pakistan Lubricants Private Limited
  • Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
  • South Asia Pakistan Terminals Limited
  • Karachi International Container Terminal Limited
  • K-Electric Limited
  • McKinsey & Company Pakistan (Private) Limited
  • Nokia Corporation
  • Google
  • Government of Sindh
  • Eltek Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
  • Power Construction Corporation of China
  • Oxford Policy Management Ltd.
  • Shaheen Foundation, PAF
  • Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co., Ltd.
  • Roomy Hotels (Private) Limited
  • China Telecom Pakistan (Private) Limited
  • Sinohydro Corporation Limited
  • KCA Deutag
  • Halliburton Worldwide Limited
  • Tbea Xinjiang Sunoasis Company Limited
  • Pash Global
  • Laraib Energy Limited
  • Star Hydro Power Limited
  • Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co. Limited
  • Reliable Engineering Services (Private) Limited
  • Zameen Media (Private Limited)
  • Aga Khan Development Network
  • Pak- China Investment Company Limited
  • Shearman & Sterling LLP Beijing
  • Mirpur Hospital Project
  • Shajar Roads Limited
  • International Finance Corporation
  • MATCO Foods Limited
  • Amazon Inc.
  • Archoma Pakistan Limited

Industries (6)

  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

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Corporate/Commercial - Pakistan

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

RIAA Barker Gillette frequently advises multinational clients from the power, energy and infrastructure sectors, drawing upon the firm's extensive expertise in projects work. Situated in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, the team routinely handles M&A, private equity investments, corporate restructuring, land transactions and tax advisory mandates, as well as competition, anti-dumping and privatisations. The department is sought after by clients in the technology, financial services, insurance and telecommunications sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • RIAA Barker Gillette acted as local counsel for Total Energies in the sale of its joint venture stake in Total Parco Pakistan to Gunvor Group.

Strengths

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  • They are very professional and knowledgeable and their advice is comprehensive and well communicated. They are a very knowledgeable and well-trained team.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • The team is responsive and knowledgeable about local requirements, providing pragmatic advice. It is consistently on hand to advise on the process and responds promptly to requests for assistance.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Bilal Shaukat
    Band 2Bilal Shaukat

    Bilal Shaukat

    Bilal Shaukat is a distinguished practitioner with substantial experience in energy sector M&A, among other areas. He is also well placed to advise on demergers and corporate restructuring.

    • Bilal handles himself very well in negotiations. He has a great demeanour. People listen to what he is saying as he is very calm, casual and to the point. He's also very accessible.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
    • Bilal's professionalism, responsiveness and sharp legal acumen set him apart as a trusted advisor in high-stakes transactions.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Mazhar Bangash
    Band 4Mazhar Bangash

    Mazhar Bangash

    Mazhar Bangash specialises in international trade and acts for exporters on advisory and contentious matters relating to trade remedies and tariffs.

    • Mazhar Bangash is a professional and reliable partner.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
    • Mazhar is a very wise and experienced lawyer.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingShafaq Rehman
    Up and ComingShafaq Rehman

    Shafaq Rehman

    Shafaq Rehman is a Karachi-based partner who is regularly mandated as a trusted local counsel to an international clientele on various transactions and regulatory matters.

    • Shafaq is an outstanding professional with vast knowledge and an impressive ability to communicate with clarity.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal
    • Shafaq is always a pleasure to deal with. She is responsive and offers pragmatic advice in a timely manner.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentGlobal

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