The firm acts in domestic arbitrations under the Arbitration Act 1940 and in international arbitration, including the recognition and enforcement of foreign awards in Pakistan under the Recognition and Enforcement (Arbitration Agreements and Foreign Arbitral Awards) Act 2011.
We also draft the arbitration clauses that determine how a dispute will eventually be resolved. A poorly drafted clause is one of the most expensive small mistakes available in a commercial contract, and it is worth a few minutes of attention at signature.
What we do
- Drafting arbitration and dispute resolution clauses
- Representation in domestic arbitration proceedings
- International arbitration and institutional rules
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Pakistan
- Applications to set aside or remit awards
- Interim measures in support of arbitration
- Mediation and negotiated settlement
- Appointment and challenge of arbitrators
How we work
Matters in this area are handled by senior counsel from first instruction to final order. We give a candid view of the merits at the outset — including where a claim is not worth running — and agree fees before work begins rather than after.
If your matter touches more than one of our practice areas, it will be dealt with by the same team rather than passed between departments.
Common Questions
Arbitration & ADR: frequently asked
Can a foreign arbitral award be enforced in Pakistan?
Yes. Pakistan is a party to the New York Convention, given effect by the 2011 Act, and awards from other contracting states can be recognised and enforced through the High Court, subject to the limited grounds of refusal set out in the Convention.
Enquiries
Discuss a arbitration & adr matter.
An initial consultation carries no obligation, and we will tell you plainly whether the firm is the right one for the matter.