Employment - Pakistan
What the team is known for
Akhund Forbes is a well-known full-service firm based in Karachi with a concerted focus on employment law matters. The team assists with employee grievances, redundancies and employee wrongdoing on the contentious side. The department also advises on worker participation funds, employment contracts and employment aspects of transactions. MCB-Arif Habib Savings and Investments, Unifonic and China Power Generation Hub Company are important clients of the team.
Strengths
"Akhund Forbes have shown an exceptional ability to handle complex and sophisticated legal matters. They are highly responsive to our needs, and we appreciate their practical and commercial approach to providing legal advice. Their team depth and breadth are impressive, and we value their skills."
"The firm is extremely competent and quick to provide legal expertise on the matters in question."
Work highlights
Akhund Forbes advised Kumon on drafting its standard employment contract and HR policy for Pakistan.
Notable practitioners
Sahar Iqbal is the key contact for the employment practice.
