Corporate & Commercial Law
Company incorporation, corporate governance, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts.
Our corporate & commercial law work
Company incorporation, corporate governance, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts.
- Company incorporation and SECP compliance
- Shareholder agreements and joint ventures
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Corporate governance audits and board advisory
- Foreign direct investment and SECP regulatory approvals
Understanding corporate & commercial law
Corporate Advisory & Governance
In Pakistan’s complex regulatory market, corporate entities must navigate a maze of compliance procedures to protect shareholder value and maintain commercial momentum. We provide end-to-end advisory services—from the initial incorporation of private and public companies under the Companies Act, 2017 to structural corporate governance, Board resolutions, and statutory compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
Commercial Contracts & Transactions
A business is only as secure as its contractual foundation. We design, negotiate, and enforce a broad spectrum of commercial agreements—including joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, service contracts, and distribution rights—ensuring that liabilities are minimized and commercial interests are legally insulated.
How we run your matter
Assess
We review your documents and facts, then give you a candid read on merits, risk and likely cost.
Strategise
We set a clear strategy and scope in writing before any work begins, so there are no surprises.
Act
We prepare, file and appear with rigour, keeping you updated at every material stage.
Resolve
We pursue the strongest outcome, whether by negotiated settlement or through judgment.
The law that governs this area in Pakistan
We ground every matter in the governing statute and the procedure of the relevant forum. The principal laws relevant to this practice area are set out below.
Companies Act, 2017
Incorporation, governance, and filings administered by the SECP.
Securities Act, 2015
Capital markets, disclosure, and securities regulation.
Competition Act, 2010
Merger control and anti-competitive conduct.
Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947
Inbound and outbound investment and capital repatriation.
This is general information about the applicable law, not legal advice. The right course in your case depends on its facts; book a consultation for advice specific to your matter.
Speak with an advocate about your matter
Book a confidential consultation, message us on WhatsApp, or send an enquiry. We respond promptly and advise clearly on your options.
