RIAA BARKER GILLETTE

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Full-service firm RIAA BARKER GILLETTE excels at cross-border commercial arrangements handling IP and competition aspects of M&A transactions and is noteworthy in the areas of greenfield and brownfield investments in Pakistan. The team boasts particular expertise in cross-border acquisitions in the healthcare and agricultural sectors. Leveraging its cross-sector expertise, it acts for a diverse range of clients from leading companies to non-profit organizations, led by Karachi-based managing partner Bilal Shaukat who is a noted expert in petroleum and mining industries, and Islamabad-based Yousaf Khosa. Mazhar Bangash and Shafaq Rehman are other key names of note.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team of RIAA Barker is solution-oriented. Whatever the issue, the team finds out the most practical solution. Other than this, the team is really cooperative and responsive.'
  • 'The individuals are really focused on details to each and every assignment, making sure not to miss any detail in the assigned tasks. Moreover, every individual we work with has a comprehensive knowledge of their respective tasks.'
  • 'The unique part about this practice is that they are willing to provide solutions on the go and respond whenever required. Quick thinking and always willing to provide viable solutions.'
  • 'We have closely worked with Bilal Shaukat who is really well versed and always provides detailed responses.'

Key clients

  • Imanami Corporation
  • Inspire Brands, Inc.
  • NovaQuest Capital Management L.L.C
  • Syngenta Pakistan Limited
  • Bhanero Textile Mills Limited
  • Bhanero Energy Limited
  • Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA)
  • All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association
  • Samuda Chemical Complex Limited
  • Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories
  • POSCO Korea
  • Hyatt International (Europe Africa Middle East) LLC
  • Venturedive Technology Services Limited
  • Sarmayacar
  • 500 Global
  • Turbo Systems Verwaltung AG and Turbo Systems Switzerland Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised Syngenta Pakistan Limited in setting up a one-stop locations offering end-to-end solutions to farmers across Pakistan and offer essential products and services.  
  • Assisted Hyatt International LLC, a leading hotel brand engaged the firm to assist Hyatt in setting up a franchise in Pakistan.  

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Bilal Shaukat
PartnerRecommended as a leading lawyer by prestigious legal directories, Bilal Shaukat is the Managing Partner of RIAA Barker Gillette (Pakistan), and heads the corporate/commercial practice of the firm in Karachi. A distinguished member of the legal fraternity in Pakistan, his chief areas of focus include project finance, mergers and acquisitions and infrastructure projects. He is particularly well known for his extensive experience in developing power projects, including coal, RLNG and renewable energy projects. He has worked on number of China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects and regularly assists clients with foreign and local financing facilities including Sukuks and Musharaka arrangements.  A seasoned professional with more than twenty years of experience in contentious and non-contentious matters, Bilal regularly advises multinational companies, financial institutions and other listed companies in complex company, banking, competition, and income tax related matters. Bilal has also been active within the public sector and has rendered advice on the establishment and growth of private independent investment in state-owned enterprises. More recently, he has been busy with Public Private Partnership Projects and is currently advising the Government of Sindh on the development of a hybrid solar/gas power project for the K-IV Water Supply Project and the Dhabeji Industrial Zone Project.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bilal Shaukat, Yousaf Khosa, Mazhar Bangash

Other key lawyers

Shafaq Rehman