The nimble team at Liaquat Merchant Associates advises domestic and international clients on all aspects of employment and labour law, as well as human resource management. It is experienced at representing companies, employees and civil servants before the High Courts, Labour Courts and the Service Tribunals. Faresa Jafarey Ahsan heads the practice, which advises on diverse matters, such as regulatory requirements and dispute resolution. Hira Ahmad regularly drafts HR policies, and employment contracts for some key clients.
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Key clients
- DLA Piper (Middle East, UK, Hong Kong, The Netherlands)
- PwC LLP
- Finca Microfinance Bank
- Entravision – Jack of Digital
- Engro Corporation
Work highlights
- Engaged by DLA Piper UK for its client Uber to advise on specific queries on maternity and paternity leave for employees in Pakistan.
- Advised on specific queries for the employees of vendors on labour and employment laws.
- Acted for the marketing company for TikTok in Pakistan in the drafting of its standard employment contracts for its employees based in Pakistan.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Faresa Jafarey Ahsan