Headquartered in Karachi, Liaquat Merchant Associates' dispute resolution practice enjoys a strong reputation in the fields of medical negligence and civil and administrative transactions, and the group frequently represents leading energy companies, banks, and hospitals. Industry veteran Liaquat Merchant heads the practice and is supported by Shayan Ahmed, who is well-regarded for obtaining interim injunctions from the high court and the resolution of complex litigation.
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- 'Team is responsive with excellent communication skills and prompt service.'
- 'Professional knowledge, dealing with their clients in a fair and transparent way.'
Key clients
- Pakistan Oxygen Limited
- Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited
- Pakistan Stock Exchange
- Habib Metropolitan Bank Limited
- Karachi Hydrocarbon Terminal Limited
- Pak Brunei Investment Company Limited
- The Aga Khan University Hospital
- Sindlab (Private) Limited
- Bank AL Habib Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Karachi Hydrocarbon Terminal Limited in defending the recovery proceedings filed by National Bank of Pakistan before the High Court at Karachi in its jurisdiction as the Banking Court for a recovery amount of PKR8bn.
- Acting for Standard Chartered Bank Limited in a Suit and a Constitutional Petition in a matter wherein the plaintiff has alleged unauthorised transfer of funds.
- Representing Aga Khan Hospital and Medical College Foundation in a medical/clinical negligence claim wherein the Plaintiff instituted a suit in the High Court of Sindh at Karachi claiming general and special damages with a total claim of over PKR70m.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Liaquat Merchant