Headed up by Shafaq Rehman, the practice at RIAA BARKER GILLETTE has experience in representing clients in labour courts, high courts and the Supreme Court of Pakistan. It frequently advises clients on a range of labour and employment issues, working on trade union matters, minimum wage requirements, and statutory benefits. Within the team, Ahsan Zahir Rizvi is noted for his work with the government of Pakistan. Other notable contacts include Bilal Shaukat and Yousaf Khosa.
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- 'Potential clients will appreciate the team’s strengths in responsiveness, clarity, and strategic insight, especially in complex matters.'
- 'One of the key strengths of the individuals we work with is their ability to deliver clear, well-researched, and actionable guidance, especially in complex legal and compliance matters.'
- 'What sets them apart from competitors is their commitment to providing not just theoretical advice, but practical solutions backed by relevant case law and precedent.'
Key clients
- Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Private) Limited
- KCA Deutag Drilling GmbH
- Sika MBCC Pakistan (Private) Limited
- Haleon through Baker McKenzie
- McKinsey & Company Pakistan Limited
- IFFCO Pakistan Private Limited
Work highlights
Advised IFFCO on resolving complex legal issues arising from its third-party contractor labour model.
Advised Sika’s Pakistan entities on the legal aspects of mass terminations and the closure of their factory in Sindh as part of a global restructuring initiative.
Assisted al employees at Heleon on reviewing and updating policies, covering employment status, statutory benefits, fixed-term contracts, shift work, employee transfers, share plans, health and safety, and post-termination obligations.
Practice head
Shafaq Rehman
Other key lawyers
Ahsan Zahir Rizvi; Bilal Shaukat; Yousaf Khosa