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Our Expertise

The dominant trend nowadays is toward specialization in a specific field of law. In the area of Maritime & Shipping Law, we not only have the knowledge of laws but also knowledge of industry practice. Combined with the vast experience of more than 30 years in dealing shipping and admiralty cases, we are regarded as one of the best law firm in this area of practice.

We believe strongly in specialization and have oriented our professional development processes to particularly cater the maritime and shipping industry. We understand our clients and the sectors in which they do businesses. Our specialized expertise in the field of Maritime & Shipping Law helps find real commercial solutions for our clients in non contentious matters.

The services we provide include:-

Contentious: Arrest and release of ships in Admiralty actions, limitation actions, insurance actions, cargo claims, charterparty disputes, oil pollution claims, crew litigation, collisions and other maritime casualties, general average acts etc.

Non contentious: Ship registration, registration of ship mortgage, ship sale and purchase, ship repair agreements, charterparties and memorandum etc.

Our firm deals with all kinds of marine and non marine insurance including cargo insurance, marine losses, limitation of liability actions, indemnities, protection and indemnity clubs correspondence and litigation on their behalf

The firm offers expert legal services in a broad range of areas. The firm is a full service law firm, key areas include: (in alphabetical order):-

Arbitration Law

Arbitration Law

The firm has specialized knowledge in arbitration law. Enforcement of foreign arbitration award is one of the firm's areas of expertise. Mr. Aga Faquir Mohammad, firm's senior partner is a known shipping arbitrator. Mr. Aga Zafar Ahmed has practice diploma on International Arbitration law from College of Law, UK and is a specialist in this field of practice.

Banking & Finance

Banking & Finance

The firm has a strong corporate client base for banking and finance work. The firm offers expert advice on all forms of credit and security agreements.

Commercial Contracts

Commercial Contracts

The firm specializes in the drafting, review, and vetting of commercial contracts and legal documentation. It provides strategic advice on the use and modification of standard form agreements in accordance with industry practices, as well as assistance with the registration and legal recognition of documents.

Competition Law

Competition Law

The firm represents clients in proceedings before the Competition Commission and in appellate forums, while also advising on compliance with competition law and regulatory frameworks.

Constitutional Matters

Constitutional Matters

The firm provides expert legal advice on constitutional issues and matters arising under the Constitution of Pakistan.

Construction Law

Construction Law

The firm advises on all aspects of construction and infrastructure projects, including plant, design and build, and turnkey contracts. Its services include contract drafting and administration, advisory on scope and variations, quality and performance standards, testing, and dispute resolution relating to defective performance.

Corporate Law

Corporate Law

The firm’s corporate practice includes company incorporation, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, winding-up petitions, and share rectification matters. The firm has also previously provided legal services to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.

Information Technology Law

Information Technology Law

Aga Faquir Mohammad is the author of Commentary on Electronic Transactions Ordinance 2002. The firm advises on e-commerce, digital signatures, electronic transactions, electronic bills of lading, and issues relating to unsolicited electronic communications.

Insurance Law

Insurance Law

The firm handles both marine and non-marine insurance matters, including cargo claims, marine losses, limitation of liability actions, indemnities, and representation of protection and indemnity clubs in correspondence and litigation.

Labour, Service & Industrial Law

Labour, Service & Industrial Law

The firm provides comprehensive legal services in labour and employment matters, including advisory and representation before authorities such as Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution and Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution.

Procurement Consultancy

Procurement Consultancy

The firm offers advisory services on procurement systems, business process reviews, and strategic procurement. It has extensive experience in public sector procurements, including tender vetting and award processes.

Real Estate

Real Estate

The firm assists clients in the acquisition, leasing, and disposal of commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties.

Shipping & Maritime Law

Shipping & Maritime Law

Contentious Matters: Arrest and release of vessels, limitation actions, cargo claims, charter party disputes, oil pollution claims, crew litigation, collisions, and other maritime casualties.
Non-Contentious Matters: Ship registration, ship mortgage registration, sale and purchase of vessels, and drafting of shipbuilding, repair, and charter agreements.

Taxation Law

Taxation Law

The firm advises on income tax, sales tax, customs, and excise matters, including corporate, trust, and individual taxation, as well as international tax planning and management.

Other Practice Areas

Other Practice Areas

The firm’s additional areas of expertise include dispute resolution, foreign direct investment, regulatory and government advisory, e-commerce and telecommunications law, as well as energy, oil and gas, and environmental law.