PRACTICE AREAS
CONTRACT LAW
Zaman & Co's legal team is well-versed in all aspects of contract law. They have not only successfully negotiated but also drafted effective contracts between governmental bodies and private entities. We have also been involved in several mergers and acquisitions, employment contracts, non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements and service contracts. Additionally, the legal team has also drafted Mercantile and Octloi contracts for various private national and international companies and governmental bodies.
TAX LAW
Zaman & Co. boasts a first-rated reputation in areas of Tax Law. We provide our Clients with counselling on multinational tax issues and transactions and successfully represent our clients in tax disputes between private entities and private entities against governmental bodies all over Pakistan. Zaman & Co. provides its clients with cutting-edge tax advice in both domestic and international transactions. Ranging from the largest public company to the full spectrum of private equity and sponsor-initiated transactions, Zaman & Co. is involved in the broadest scope of transactional matters in the marketplace and our goal is to achieve our client’s business objectives in the most efficient way possible.
FAMILY LAW
Zaman & Co. offers its clients dedicated and compassionate lawyers to help guide families through the process of divorce, separation, guardianship, succession, child custody, child support and spousal support. Our team has helped families all over Pakistan and internationally.
CIVIL &
COMMERCIAL
LAW
Zaman & Co. provides private and public institutions with both civil and commercial law advisory. We have advised companies on the applicability of securities laws, disclosure requirements, insider laws, confidentiality laws, financial inclusion and shareholder rights. Our team is known for its result-oriented approach and has been involved in several landmark transactions in the arena of mergers & acquisitions, private equity, creative equity structures, related shareholder arrangements, and minority rights issues. We are the first choice for advising major clients in key business sectors in Pakistan, in particular, Exports, shipping and the Textile industries on critical legal and regulatory issues.
PROPERTY LAW
Zaman & Co. has advised clients on all types of real estate projects, which includes dispute resolutions, arbitration and joint ventures between governmental bodies and private companies and individuals. Additionally, we not only advise companies but also private individuals with regard to their legal disputes on property. We have represented buyers, sellers, investors, developers, sponsors, tenants, public and private funds and financial institutions. Zaman & Co. is also involved in verification of title documents, physical title verification, advising on issues relating to the acquisition of immovable properties and preparing necessary transaction documents.
MARITIME LAW
Zaman & Co. advises its clients on some of the arduous issues in this sector, including restructurings, refinancings, capital raising, M&A transactions, private equity involvement, regulatory compliance and disputes. We have extensive experience in bankruptcy proceedings and workouts and in financing transactions in a broad range of sector segments.
We have extensive knowledge and experience in fundamental maritime issues relating to time and bareboat charters, tax leases, flagging, classification, ship-building contracts, ship mortgages and delivery disbursement conditions.
LABOUR LAW
Zaman & Co. is actively involved in representing local and international companies in respect of unfair labour practices claims and allied matters. We have also drafted employment agreements and served termination notices.
ARBITRATION
Zaman & Co. offers a range of arbitration services to their clients which includes assistance in selection of appropriate arbitrator, drafting and negotiating arbitration agreements, and representing clients in arbitration proceedings. The firm has a team of experienced lawyers who are well-versed in the laws and regulations governing arbitration, including under the Arbitration Act, 1940.