Headquartered in Karachi, Khalid Anwer & Co. advises and litigates on behalf of several employers, covering large class-action suits, as well as smaller disputes. The firm is well-known for representing banks in complex labour-related matters in the highest courts in Pakistan. The team is co-led by Raashid Anwer, who strengthens the practice with over 23 years of experience, and Syed Mustafa Ali, who specialises in representing leading banks in employment-related matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Khalid Anwar & Co has a broad range of expertise covering litigation, corporate matters, company law matters, labour matters and other ancillary legal areas. The advice is to the point and solutions presented are accurate.'
- 'Khalid Anwar & Co knows how to treat clients well. Clients' instructions, time and input is given value.'
- 'Khalid Anwar & Co's legal solutions are a good blend of strict legalese and practicality. Literal legal solutions in isolation seldom work, therefore the firm presents legal solutions which are also cognisant of practical and commercial difficulties and challenges.'
- 'Khalid Anwar & Co's lawyers are by far the most courteous, and their verbal interaction immediately puts clients at ease.'
Key clients
- Pakistan Telecommunications Company Ltd.
- Pakistan Telecommunication Employees Trust
- National Bank of Pakistan
- Mashreq Bank
- Gul Ahmed Energy Ltd
- United Bank Limited
- MCB Bank Limited
- Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited
- Sindh employment Social Security Institution
- Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation
Work highlights
- Represented the National Bank of Pakistan in a case challenging the appointment of its Chief Executive in ongoing proceedings before the Islamabad High Court.
- Acted on behalf of PTET to contest numerous petitions filed by Pakistan Telecommunications Ltd. retired employees who are claiming the same retirement benefits as retired civil servants.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Raashid Anwer, Syed Mustafa Ali