The team at RIAA BARKER GILLETTE is led by the Islamabad-based Yousaf Khosa. Khosa is an advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and is recommended for his work on a wide range of cases before various courts, quasi-tribunal and regulatory tribunals. In addition, he receives plaudits for his considerable experience in domestic and international arbitration proceedings. Mayhar Mustafa Kazi, who is based at the Karachi office, is highly regarded for his work across a variety of complex cases, as well as for his representation of clients in both foreign and domestic arbitrations. Shahbakht Pirzada is another name to note who is recommended for his work on tax, competition, corporate and trade mark disputes.
Testimonials
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'Particularly in energy-related disputes, it is rare to find a dispute resolution team with such a deep understanding of power projects, project finance and the legal framework of the energy sector. Accordingly, we have been provided solutions to complex problems which have been both innovative and highly effective.'
‘Highly professional and diversely experienced legal team. Hardworking and dedicated individuals.’
‘We have worked with RIAA on a number of complex multi-jurisdictional matters. Throughout, they provided not only exceptional local advice but proved excellent at collaborating with firms across the world. They were instrumental in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy.’
‘Mayhar Kazi and his team were exceptional to work with. Always available, ready to work through complicated issues and gave concise and constructive advice.’
‘Very good team of diverse lawyers having great know-how in legal commercial and business matters.’
‘RIAA Barker Gillette has a strong team of professionals as a mix of seasoned professionals and energetic highly motivated and qualified individuals. This is very helpful for a client to deal with.’
‘Mayhar Mustafa Kazi - dealing with him was and has been a fantastic experience. Having resolved an international commercial dispute to our satisfaction we are now dealing with him to sort out a domestic arbitration maturing for dispute resolution in respect of another entity.’
‘Yousaf Khosa. Excellent and legal acumen.’
Key clients
- Grant Thornton Anjum Rahman
- IGCF SPV 21 Limited
- Karachi International Container Terminal Limited
- Star Hydro Power Limited
- Sindh Nooriabad Power Company (Private) Limited
- Siddiqsons Energy Limited
- National Electric Power Regulatory Authority
- Huaneng Shandong Ruyi Pakistan Energy (Private) Limited
- Petroleum Exploration (Pvt.) Limited (the “PEL”)
- Sinohydro Corporation Limited
- Cargill International Singapore Pte Limited
- Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Private) Limited
- Haleon Pakistan Limited
- Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company
- EFU General Insurance Limited (EFU) and Orient Petroleum Inc. (OPI)
- Dalda Foods Limited
- Alhaushabi Stevedores (Pvt) Limited
- Mercantile & Maritime Trading Pte Limited
- Millat Industrial Products Ltd
Work highlights
- Assisted Cargill in arbitration proceedings and in enforcement proceedings.
- Secured a favourable ICC arbitration award for a Pakistani oil and gas company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yousaf Khosa