The disputes team at ABS & Co. is well-known for its experience across a range of commercial cases. This includes advising on shareholder disputes, M&A cases, as well as contentious matters in the construction and engineering sectors. Additionally, it is skilled at representing clients in a whole host of arbitration matters. Ahmer Bilal Soofi has a wealth of experience in representing federal and provincial governments and is an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Bakhtawar Bilal Soofi routinely handles a variety of constitutional, employment and tax cases in the High Court. Usman Jillani plays a pivotal role in the department too.
Testimonials
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‘ABS&CO has a very client-friendly environment. The team members are very responsive and they are able to provide tailor-made solutions to the needs of their clients.’
‘Mr. Bakhtawar Bilal Soofi was always cooperative and his discipline and methodology on having access to the documents provided by the client and organising these documents in an efficient manner was incredibly helpful. Besides, I was also impressed with Bakhtawar's deep knowledge of investment arbitration.’
‘ABS & Co's dispute resolution team stands out for its firm dedication to achieving the best possible results in our high-stakes disputes. The team's clear communication, reliability, and thorough preparation have instilled great confidence in us throughout the resolution process.'
'The ability to seamlessly align its strategies with our business objectives makes the team an indispensable partner in managing our legal disputes.’
'Ahmed Reza Mirza is an indispensable resource for clients seeking outstanding legal representation in relation to energy disputes. His thorough grasp of energy laws and superb negotiation abilities, coupled with his dedication to finding the best possible solution for his clients, have consistently enabled him to achieve successful results for us.'
- 'Bakhtawar Bilal Soofi has been a cornerstone in our dispute resolution efforts. His sharp legal mind combined with an impressive ability to dissect intricate technical details made him an invaluable asset throughout our disputes.'
Key clients
- Power Construction Corporation of China
- Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power (Pvt.) Ltd
- National Transmission and Despatch Company
- Saboor Chicks Proprietors
- Mirza Associate Engineering Services (Pvt.) Ltd
- Siddiqsons Group
- McDonald’s
- Guarantee Engineering
- ZKB-Reliable JV
- Din Industries Pvt. Ltd.
- MCB Bank
- Synavos
- Newpeak Construction Services Pvt. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Nunchi Marine Pte Limited on the recognition and enforcement proceedings relating to a foreign arbitral award against Cnergyico.
- Advised Saboor Chicks Proprietors in an arbitration claim against the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) before the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
- Advised Power Construction Corporation of China in a successful claim before DAAB in relation to the Tarbela 5 Hydropower Extension Project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ahmer Bilal Soofi, Bakhtawar Bilal Soofi, Usman Jillani