Dispute Resolution: General Commercial | Asia-Pacific

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.

RMA & Co has a broad dispute resolution practice based out of Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. Well versed in domestic and international arbitration and litigation, the team handles constitutional matters, regulatory disputes and a range of commercial cases including competition, contractual and tax matters. The team is active for clients in the power, natural resources, manufacturing and financial services sectors.

Axis Law Chambers has a well-reputed Lahore-based practice representing clients including energy companies, manufacturers, government entities and individuals in a range of cases, including tax and regulatory disputes and competition litigation. The firm is active in international arbitration and offers expertise in constitutional law.

Mohsin Tayebaly & Co is a long-established law firm that handles a range of commercial disputes including construction, shareholder and tax cases from its Karachi office. The firm offers expertise across both litigation and international arbitration, acting for a range of domestic and international clients. The team is also active in constitutional and white-collar crime disputes. The department is notably experienced in representing financial services, telecoms and energy and natural resources clients.

Orr, Dignam & Co is an established team that ably handles High Court litigation and international arbitration mandates from its Karachi office. The firm regularly represents corporate clients from the banking, insurance and energy sectors. The department maintains a strong client base, encompassing multinational corporations, as well as domestic public sector companies.

Haidermota & Co is a full-service law firm which is well equipped to act on a full spectrum of contentious work, including real estate litigation, shareholder disputes and international arbitration out of its Karachi and Islamabad offices. The firm is also active on white-collar crime matters and tax disputes. Clients benefit from its national footprint and full-service offering. The firm regularly represents clients from the banking, energy and TMT sectors.

RIAA Barker Gillette is a substantial full-service firm with a well-regarded litigation practice, particularly active on energy, finance, insurance and tax disputes. Based in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, the team also advises clients on international arbitration and the enforcement of arbitral awards in the courts. The firm is also involved in trade disputes and challenges against regulatory bodies.

Asma Hamid Associates has a focus on dispute resolution. The firm regularly assists with tax and other regulatory disputes and defends companies in public interest litigation. The team is experienced in representing clients before the Supreme Court, High Courts and tribunals. Clients include those in the natural resources and insurance industries.

HWP Law has made a name for itself with its strength in commercial disputes. The team handles matters in the areas of tax, land and construction as well as constitutional petitions. The firm has offices in both Karachi and Islamabad.

Nawaz Hussain Sikander has a burgeoning reputation in the area of dispute resolution. The firm is a thriving legal outfit and is often turned to for advice on dispute matters in areas like land, construction and telecommunication. Its office is located in Karachi.

Ramdays is an established law firm in the dispute resolution space with offices in Lahore and Islamabad. The team is well-versed in commercial, constitutional, civil and intellectual property cases. The scope of its practice also includes estate, trade and defamation matters.