Headquartered in Karachi, Liaquat Merchant Associates is skilled at representing companies, employees, and civil servants before the High Courts, Labour Courts, and Service Tribunals. Catering to both domestic and international clients, the firm regularly acts for international law firm DLA Piper and global management consultant McKinsey & Co., as well as leading national banks. Industry veteran Faresa Jafarey Ahsan leads the practice with the support of UK-based Hira Ahmad, a notable expert in the field who advises clients on drafting HR policies and employment contracts.
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Key clients
- Mckinsey & Co.
- DLA Piper
- PwC LLP
- National Bank of Pakistan
- Finca Microfinance Bank
- Entravision – Jack of Digital
- Engro Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised DLA Piper UK regarding its client, Uber, on specific queries on maternity and paternity leaves for employees in Pakistan.
- Advised DLA Piper Middle East regarding its client, Cisco, on post pandemic issues, such as return to offices and access.
- Advised Entravision on its standard employment contracts for its employees based in Pakistan.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Faresa Jafarey Ahsan