Dispute Resolution: General Commercial
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Pakistan
Band 2
About
Provided by Orr, Dignam & Co
The Firm's contentious practice is led by Senior Partner Mr. Sajid Zahid and Partner Mr. Taha Alizai, with Mr. Syed Hassan Ali Raza, Senior Associate, serving as the main point of contact for the dispute resolution department in the Islamabad office. The Firm specializes in handling commercial litigation cases in Pakistan's Supreme Courts, including those involving high-profile corporate and commercial disputes in areas such as insurance, banking and finance, aviation, hostile corporate takeovers, and privatisations. Additionally, the Firm has experience in domestic and international arbitration and mediation, including acting as mediator(s) for an ICC mediation in London. The contentious practice of the Firm works closely with the corporate and commercial practice, and the Firm's strength lies in its ability to represent clients in complex corporate and commercial disputes that require expertise in litigation, arbitration, and corporate law. The Firm's clients also include blue chip multinational companies and international law firms. The contentious practice also advises on regulatory and compliance matters, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, corporate governance, and regulatory investigations. The Firm's dispute resolution team has an impressive track record of success in achieving favourable outcomes for clients, and its reputation as a leading law firm in Pakistan is based on its ability to provide innovative, practical, and cost-effective legal solutions.
Chambers Review
Orr, Dignam & Co is an established team that ably handles High Court litigation and international arbitration mandates from its Karachi office. The firm regularly represents corporate clients from the banking, insurance and energy sectors. The department maintains a strong client base, encompassing multinational corporations, as well as domestic public sector companies. Notable clients include Porsche, Fauji Fertilizer and Emirates International Bank.
Work Highlights
- Orr, Dignam & Co assisted Engro Fertilizer with a suit for damages brought by I.E. Services before the District Court of Islamabad. The claim is worth USD300 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has been managing the litigation very diligently and on time. I am very pleased with their work."
"The team has been managing the litigation very diligently and on time. I am very pleased with their work."
Notable Practitioners
Sajid Zahid offers significant experience in representing clients in litigation before the High Courts and also provides extensive skill in handling arbitration proceedings. He assists clients from a range of industries, including manufacturing, construction and engineering.
Taha Alizai often acts as a lead adviser on the firm's contentious mandates. He handles commercial and contractual disputes on behalf of clients from a range of industries.
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Pakistan
Clients
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Aon Insurance Limited
BBC Pakistan (Private) Limited
Britannia (P&I) Club
Citi Bank N.V.
EFFEF Industries Limited
Emaar Properties PJSC and its six subsidiaries
Emirates International Bank
Engro Fertilizer Limited
Ericsson Pakistan (Private) Limited
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited
Government of the Azad State of Jammu & Kashmir
Islamabad Electric Supply Company
Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited
Oil Companies Advisory Council
Pakistan LNG Limited
Pakistan LNG Limited
Pakistan Refinery Limited
Phoenix Global DMCC
R&R Co. Singapore
Societies General SA, Swiss Company
Standard Chartered Bank of Pakistan / CBRE Group Inc
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited
Thai Airways Limited
The Porsche Group
United Insurance Broker
Industries
Provided by Orr, Dignam & Co
Automobile
Banking
Construction
Employment
Energy
Fertilizer
Food
Gas
Insurance
Maritime
Media
Oil
Power
Real Estate