The dispute resolution team at RIAA BARKER GILLETTE 'stands out for its combination of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and pragmatic problem-solving; it has has deep sector knowledge and a strong track record in managing high-stakes disputes, from complex commercial litigation to sensitive cross-border arbitration'. Led by Yousaf Khosa from the firm's Islamabad office, the group has a strong track record in handling contentious tax, corporate and labour matters, as well as arbitration and mediation work. Mayhar Kazi 's workload includes contractual and finance disputes, while the 'very responsive' Nadir Altaf focuses on power and energy cases and Shahbakht Pirzada acts on intellectual property issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'RIAA BARKER GILLETTE is a highly professional outfit.'
- 'The practice’s approach is client-centric and adaptable, with an ability to tailor solutions to suit varying dispute dynamics, jurisdictions, and counterparties. Their advice is consistently practical, commercially viable, and delivered with exceptional clarity.'
Key clients
- Netflix Pte Ltd Haleon Pakistan Limited DG Khan Cement Limited Cargill International Singapore Pte Limited Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Private) Limited Attock Cement Limited Mercantile & Maritime Trading Pte Limited Netflix International BV Engro Powergen Thar Limited United Energy Pakistan Limited McKinsey & Company Pakistan (Private) Limited Haleon Pakistan Limited Karachi International Container Limited, Millat Industrial Products Ltd Seatrade Group PFB Private Limited Attock Cement Pakistan Limited Zahra Communications (Private) Limited Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (Pakistan) Energy (Private) Limited (HSR) Star Hydro Power Limited (SHPL) Sindh Nooriabad Power Company Phase -1 (Private) Ltd and Sindh Nooriabad Power Company Phase – II (Private) Ltd National Electric Power Regulatory Authority Netflix Pte Ltd Haleon Pakistan Limited DG Khan Cement Limited Cargill International Singapore Pte Limited Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Private) Limited Attock Cement Limited Mercantile & Maritime Trading Pte Limited Netflix International BV Engro Powergen Thar Limited United Energy Pakistan Limited McKinsey & Company Pakistan (Private) Limited Haleon Pakistan Limited Karachi International Container Limited, Millat Industrial Products Ltd Seatrade Group PFB Private Limited Attock Cement Pakistan Limited Zahra Communications (Private) Limited Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (Pakistan) Energy (Private) Limited (HSR) Star Hydro Power Limited (SHPL) Sindh Nooriabad Power Company Phase -1 (Private) Ltd and Sindh Nooriabad Power Company Phase – II (Private) Ltd National Electric Power Regulatory Authority
Work highlights
Representing Netflix PTE in tax litigation before the Islamabad High Court.
Practice head
Yousaf Khosa
Other key lawyers
Shahbakht Pirzada; Nadir Altaf; Mayhar Kazi