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Overview
The majority of law firms are based in Karachi, Pakistan’s financial hub. However, some of the larger firms have also established offices in the capital Islamabad, or Lahore, another important commercial centre. Although the majority of the firms remain close-knit family-run practices, a growing number are recruiting on merit as opposed to family ties.
Leading this trend is Orr, Dignam & Co, a full-service firm operating in both Karachi and Islamabad, which regularly advises on major commercial transactions as well as a growing amount of significant litigation.
Other firms that have developed a more meritocratic approach include Mandviwalla & Zafar, Haidermota & Co and Rizvi, Isa, Afridi & Angell.
Foreign firms are not allowed to open offices in the country, although international firms regularly handle Pakistan-related matters from London or offices in their Asian networks (particularly Dubai).
Although this chapter details rankings in discrete practice areas, in reality most lawyers adopt a broad-based approach and have a focus on either contentious or non-contentious work. Consequently, several key lawyers appear in the editorial of many of the practice areas.