With considerable expertise in arbitration and mediation, Orr, Dignam & Co. advises clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters. Taking advantage of the seamless interface with the corporate practice, the team is particularly well-equipped to advise on complex disputes with a commercial aspect. Industry veteran Sajid Zahid brings over 48 years of experience to the practice and co-leads the team alongside Taha Alizai. Syed Hassan Ali Raza heads the dispute resolution practice from the Islamabad office. Jawad Raja is another key name.
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Testimonials
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- 'Jawad Raja has been very responsive and displays good case management.'
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
- 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
- Pakistan LNG Limited
- Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited
- Citi Bank N.V.
- Standard Chartered Bank of Pakistan
- CBRE Group Inc
Work highlights
- Assisted R&R Co. Singapore with filing a suit for declaration and injunction along with recovery of certain amounts pertaining to unpaid cargo.
- Represented Pakistan Petroleum Limited domestic enquiries against some of its employees for violation of rules and policies of the client’s organisation.
- Acted for Inter State Gas Systems (Private) Limited in a dispute relating to the encashment of the standby letters of credit.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sajid Zahid, Taha Alizai