Six disciplines, advised together where a matter requires it

We advise importers, exporters, and manufacturers on getting cross-border transactions right from the outset, and on resolving disputes when customs authorities disagree with how a transaction was treated.

• Tariff classification and HS code determination
• Customs valuation, including related-party and transfer pricing issues
• Duty structuring, exemptions, and bonded warehousing
• Representation in customs audits, show-cause notices, and adjudication
• Appeals before customs tribunals and appellate authorities
• Anti-dumping and regulatory duty matters

Tax matters for corporate and individual clients, from routine compliance to contested assessments.

• Corporate and personal income tax planning and compliance
• Sales tax and FBR registration, filing, and audit support
• Withholding tax and cross-border payment structuring
• Representation in tax assessments, appeals, and tribunals
• Tax implications of imports, corporate transactions, and restructurings

Advisory and litigation for shipping lines, freight forwarders, cargo owners, and importers on maritime matters.

• Cargo claims and loss or damage disputes
• Vessel arrest and release proceedings
• Charter party and bill of lading disputes
• Marine insurance claims and coverage disputes
• Port authority and terminal handling matters

Commercial and corporate advisory for businesses at formation, in growth, and through transactions.

• Company incorporation and structuring
• Commercial contracts and agreement drafting and review
• Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
• Regulatory and SECP compliance
• Corporate governance advisory

Representation and advisory in civil disputes for businesses and individuals.

• Contract and commercial disputes
• Property and tenancy matters
• Recovery suits and enforcement
• Injunctions and interim relief
• Representation before civil courts and appellate forums

Ongoing legal counsel for businesses and individuals whose needs don't sit neatly within a single practice area.

• Contract review and risk assessment
• Regulatory guidance across industries
• General correspondence and legal notices
• Referral and coordination with specialist counsel where needed