The contentious practice at Orr, Dignam & Co. is jointly headed by senior partner Sajid Zahid and Taha Alizai, both based in Karachi. The principal contact at the office in Islamabad is Syed Hassan Ali Raza. The department has extensive experience in handling commercial litigation in the Superior Courts of Pakistan. It is well-regarded for its work on a range of arbitration and mediation matters. The practice covers a broad spread of corporate and commercial disputes. Its wide client base includes private and public sector companies in Pakistan, as well as blue-chip multinational companies.
Testimonials
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- 'They are a team of dedicated and professional lawyers, who are constantly working towards providing quality legal services.’
‘We work with Mr. Sajid Zahid at Orr Dignam. He stands out for his diverse and vast experience of many decades in litigation as well as corporate matters.'
Key clients
- Emirates International Bank
- United Insurance Broker
- Pakistan Refinery Limited
- Sui Southern Gas Company Limited
- Phoenix Global DMCC
- The Porsche Group
- Societies General SA, Swiss Company
- Engro Fertilizer Limited
- R&R Co. Singapore (a law firm)
- Britannia (P&I) Club
- Pakistan LNG Limited
- Ericsson Pakistan (Private) Limited
- Emaar Properties PJSC and its six subsidiaries
- Government of the Azad State of Jammu & Kashmir
- Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited
- BBC Pakistan (Private) Limited
- EFFEF Industries Limited
- Thai Airways Limited
- Oil Companies Advisory Council
- Aon Insurance Limited
- Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited
- Citi Bank N.V.
- Standard Chartered Bank of Pakistan / CBRE Group Inc
Work highlights
- Representing Emirates International Bank in the execution of a foreign decree (UAE) in Pakistan in relation to customer defaults and breaches of contractual obligations.
- Successfully represented Emirates International Airlines before the National Industrial Relations Commission in an appeal initiated by an employee.
- Successfully acted for a client in a dispute relating to the encashment of standby letters of credit.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sajid Zahid, Taha Alizai