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RIAA Barker Gillette

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Pakistan


RIAA Barker Gillette

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Provided by RIAA Barker Gillette

RIAA Barker Gillette has an unrivalled track record as Pakistan’s leading Projects and Energy Firm. The Firm has acted as counsel in Pakistan’s most defining projects, including the first independent power project set up in Pakistan (Hub Power), Pakistan’s largest international airport in Karachi and the first motorway in Pakistan established by the private sector  (Islamabad - Lahore) in the 1990s. Our Partners have previous experience of working in industry as well as state institutions and regulatory bodies, giving them a unique ability to move transactions forward.

The firm has been counsel in approximately 90% of the power projects in Pakistan. Recently, the team has been advising on the development of various kinds of distributed solar solutions, with clients including both, developers and consumers. Further, in the wake of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, the Firm is representing Siddiqsons Energy Limited, Thalnova Power Thar (Private) Limited, Lucky Electric Power Company Limited, who are developers of coal-fired power plants, and Azad Pattan Power (Private) Limited, which is developing a hydro-electric power generation facility.

We advise on project structuring, draft and negotiate project and finance documents, engineering, procurement and construction contracts and shareholders agreements. The firm also represents clients in negotiations with the PPIB and NTDC and before NEPRA.

Clients (54)

  • DIN Energy Limited
  • NASDA Green Energy (Private) Limited
  • Noor Solar Energy (Private) Limited
  • Indus Wind Energy (Private) Limited
  • Zulaikha Energy (Private) Limited
  • Siddiqsons Energy Limited
  • Thalnova Power Thar (Private) Limited
  • Lucky Electric Power Company Limited
  • K-Electric Limited
  • FFBL Power Company Limited
  • Azad Pattan Power (Private) Limited
  • Almoiz Industries Limited
  • SK Hydro (Private) Limited
  • Etihad Power Generation Limited
  • Hydro Electric Power System Engineering Company
  • The Hub Power Company Limited
  • Gul Ahmed Wind Power Limited
  • Yunus Energy Limited
  • Sindh Nooriabad Company (Private) Limited
  • Central Power Generation Company Limited
  • Sinohydro Corporation Limited
  • Asia Energy (Private) Limited
  • Crown Transport (Private) Limited
  • Triconboston Consulting Corporation (Private) Limited
  • China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Limited
  • Defence Housing Authority
  • Access Solar (Private) Limited
  • Faran Power Limited
  • Habib Sugar Mills Energy Limited
  • Mehran Energy Limited
  • Sapphire Renewables Limited
  • S K Hydro (Private) Limited
  • Nepal Water and Energy Development Company Private Limited
  • Enertech Holding Company
  • ET Energy Fateh Jang (Private) Limited
  • Sapphire Wind Power Company Limited
  • Mira Power Limited
  • Kohala Hydropower Limited
  • Neelum Jhelum Hydro Power Company
  • Shajar Roads Limited
  • InfraCo Asia Development PTE Limited
  • Mughal Energy Limited
  • Kulachi Solar Power (Private) Limited
  • Mari Petroleum Company Limited
  • EV-K2-CNR
  • Lakeside Energy (Private) Limited
  • Liberty Wind Power One (Private) Limited
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management
  • Star Hydropower Limited
  • CTGI Welt Konnect (Private) Limited
  • Savvy Links (Private) Limited
  • Mehran Power (Private) Limited
  • Sitara Energy Limited
  • Master Power (Private) Limited

Industries (2)

  • Energy
  • Construction & Materials

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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Pakistan

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

RIAA Barker Gillette is a pre-eminent firm routinely advising on high profile power and infrastructure projects from its Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad offices. The firm ably handles the full range of financing, development and regulatory work, and is active on conventional and alternative energy projects, advising on PPAs, EPC contracts and project documents as well as licences and tariffs. The team can draw upon support from RIAA's international network of offices, enhancing its ability to handle cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • RIAA Barker Gillette advised Faysal Spinning Mills on the drafting, negotiation, and finalisation of key contracts for the establishment of a 4.8MW captive wind power plant at its factory.

Strengths

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  • The team has a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. It is able to break down intricate issues into practical, actionable advice tailored to our business needs.

    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondentGlobal
  • RIAA Barker Gillette consistently demonstrates strong commercial awareness, providing legal advice that is not only legally sound but also strategically aligned with our business objectives.

    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Hasnain Naqvee
    Band 1Hasnain Naqvee

    Hasnain Naqvee

    Hasnain Naqvee operates a market-leading projects practice and offers notable expertise in project-finance mandates, often acting for project companies.

  • Band 2Bilal Shaukat
    Band 2Bilal Shaukat

    Bilal Shaukat

    Bilal Shaukat is admired for his adept handling of energy projects, regularly assisting clients with development and financing matters. He is well acquainted with the PPP model, advising clients regularly on concession agreements, licences and project agreements.
    • Bilal Shaukat is a very nice person with very strong expertise and commercial awareness. He is a responsive and responsible lawyer.

      Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondentGlobal
    • He is a great communicator.

      Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Nadir Altaf
    Band 4Nadir Altaf

    Nadir Altaf

    Nadir Altaf is an experienced lawyer with expertise in matters pertaining to energy projects. He is engaged by both domestic and international clients and is based in Islamabad.

    • He has great knowledge of the power project documents.

      Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondentGlobal
    • Nadir Altaf is consistently responsive, approachable and reliable. He delivers well-reasoned and practical advice and shows a clear understanding of our business priorities.

      Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondentGlobal

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