Khalid Anwer & Co. is a known name for its work on numerous high-profile constitutional and commercial disputes. Its clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small companies. Senior partner Khalid Anwer has a wealth of experience acting in cases before the superior courts of Pakistan for over five decades. Managing partner Raashid Anwer is recognised for his work on numerous taxation, employment and shareholder disputes. Syed Mustafa Ali frequently represents clients before the High Courts. Jawad Qureshi is another key member of the department who often appears before the High Courts, as well as various administrative tribunals in Pakistan.
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‘Mr. Raashid Anwer is arguably one of the finest lawyers for dispute resolution matters in Pakistan. The team under his guidance is exceptional. Mr Jawad Qureshi and Mr Mustafa Ali are highly regarded in this practice area and consistently provide effective guidance without fail.'
‘Mr Ali Mehdi has been highly engaging and willing to go back and forth until a satisfactory resolution is reached. The firm's willingness to engage in prolonged correspondences is rare for firms of such a calibre.’
- ‘The litigation team at Khalid Anwer & Co. stands out for their exceptional dedication and expertise. Each member consistently dedicates ample time to every client and case, ensuring meticulous attention and thorough care.'
‘Mr. Raashid Anwer stands out as an exceptional individual at Khalid Anwer & Co. Due to his solution-oriented and active case strategies, he consistently dedicates ample time to each client and issue, ensuring thorough attention and care so the matter reaches a timely resolution.’
‘The team at Khalid Anwar & Co. is very learned and professional. They have very in-depth knowledge of relevant laws and are updated on case laws/notifications. Further, they respond very quickly and keep you updated regarding all your pending cases/matters.’
‘The team at Khalid Anwer & Co. is very professional and they are equipped with in-depth knowledge of the law and current practices in the Industry. They keep us updated regarding the cases pending before the Courts and follow our cases very actively.’
‘Mr. Raashid Anwer is a very professional and learned senior lawyer in the country. His creative thinking, deep research on the subject matter, and in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the law make him perfect.’
‘The team at Khalid Anwer & Co. stands out for its unique combination of extensive industry knowledge, innovative problem-solving skills, and a client-focused approach. The team's deep expertise across diverse sectors, adeptness in addressing complex legal challenges, with bespoke solutions, and delivering timely and impactful results is truly phenomenal.'
Key clients
- State Bank of Pakistan
- General Electric
- Procter & Gamble Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Gillette Pakistan Limited
- Pepsi Cola International
- Indus Motor Company Limited
- Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited
- Gul Ahmed Textiles Mills Limited
- Sapphire Textile Mills Limited
- Teradata Pakistan
- Teradata Ireland
- National Foods Limited
- Naveena Exports Limited
- Naveena Industries Limited
- Ismail Industries Limited
- Arif Habib Group
- Continental Biscuits Limited
- Lucky Tex Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited
- National Bank of Pakistan
- MCB Bank Limited
- Allied Bank Limited
- United Bank Limited
- MCB Islamic Bank Limited
- Mashreq Bank PSc. (UAE)
- Faysal Bank Limited
- Samba Bank Limited
- Central Depository Company
- Pakistan Telecom Mobile Limited
- Telenor Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Pfizer Pakistan Ltd.
- sanofi Pakistan
- Sami Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Hilton Pharma Limited
- Makro Habib Pakistan Limited
- The Hub Power Company Limited
- Gul Ahmed Energy Limited
- Fatima Group
- ICI Pakistan
- Tata Textiles Mills Limited
- Artistic Milliner
- Artistic Denim
- Soorty Enterprises
- FieldCore Service Pakistan Company (Pvt.) Ltd.
- Adamjee Insurance Company Limited
- Jubilee Life Insurance Co. Limited
Work highlights
- Engaged by the National Bank of Pakistan to defend the President/CEO and the CFO against contempt charges brought against them in the Supreme Court of Pakistan for purportedly failing to comply with the court's orders.
- Successfully represented the textile industry in two sets of cases in the High Court of Sindh, challenging the retrospective application of gas tariff notifications.
- Successfully obtained an injunctive order from the High Court of Sindh against the Pakistan Information Commission on behalf of the State Bank of Pakistan.
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