We counsel both public and private acquirers and targets, advising on a wide range of corporate matters, including:

Mergers and Acquisitions

Joint Venture Agreements

Private Equity and Strategic Investments

Spin-offs and Split-ups

Securities Offerings and Other Capital-Raising Transactions

Capital Control and Foreign Exchange Regulations

We regularly advise boards and management teams on matters pertaining to corporate governance, and in ensuring the realization of corporate purpose.

Tax considerations often determine the form and the viability of contemplated transactions. In current distressed market conditions, we work with our clients to restructure existing financial arrangements, including those arising out of private equity and other leveraged transactions.

We represent clients in matters of direct and indirect taxation before the appellate tribunals and the superior courts of Pakistan. We also provide advice on, and represent clients in, challenges regarding the constitutionality of fiscal enactments.

Our antitrust practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, investigations and proceedings by the regulator regarding the abuse of dominant position and prohibited agreements, and exemption applications.

Our department analyzes transactions to determine whether they raise antitrust issues, develops strategies to address those potential concern, and provides representation in contentious matters.

We specialize in defending white collar crimes, in particular, cases involving allegations of kick backs, corruption and money laundering.

We advise clients on compliance related issues regarding the applicable provincial and federal product standards and licensing regimes.

We vet advertisement and marketing campaigns, and any specific material with respect thereto, to flag any potential legal claims by both competitors and consumers regarding the legality thereof.

We assist in the drafting and review of terms, conditions, representations and warranties entered into, or made by, businesses regarding their products and services. Our team represents businesses against consumer and product liability claims.