Your business in Pakistan.
Our counsel on the ground.
For Chinese enterprises investing in, entering or operating in Pakistan. From selecting an establishment structure to negotiating project contracts and resolving commercial disputes, we advise on the Pakistani legal questions that shape the decision.
A route into Pakistan,
from first decision to daily operations.
Entry plans rarely end at incorporation. Corporate approvals, ownership arrangements, local contracts, taxes, employment, licences, project delivery and dispute management may all affect whether an investment works in practice. Our desk brings these issues together under Pakistani law, with instructions scoped to each business and sector.
Legal support across
the investment lifecycle.
Our work can be engaged for a discrete transaction, an operating company, a public or private project, or a dispute.
Entry structure & incorporation
Subsidiaries, Pakistani companies, branch or liaison structures, registration and ownership documentation.
MORE ON THIS AREAJoint ventures & strategic alliances
Shareholder arrangements, partnership terms, governance, reserved matters and exit protections.
MORE ON THIS AREAInvestment due diligence & M&A
Legal due diligence, acquisitions, share and asset transfers, warranties and closing support.
MORE ON THIS AREARegulatory approvals & licensing
Regulatory mapping, filings and sector-specific approval requirements where applicable.
MORE ON THIS AREASEZs & industrial establishment
Zone enterprise applications, site and lease documentation, and legal assessment of incentive eligibility.
MORE ON THIS AREACommercial contracts & supply chains
Distribution, agency, procurement, manufacturing, service and technology agreements.
MORE ON THIS AREAConstruction, EPC & FIDIC
Tender and project documents, contract administration, variations, payment and termination disputes.
MORE ON THIS AREAGovernment procurement & projects
Tender issues, bid terms, public contracting, debarment and legal remedies.
MORE ON THIS AREATax, customs & trade compliance
Coordination of tax and customs legal questions, tariff classifications and cross-border trade matters.
MORE ON THIS AREAEmployment & business mobility
Local hiring contracts, employment disputes and advice on applicable mobility requirements.
MORE ON THIS AREATechnology, IP & data
IP protection, software and technology agreements, privacy and digital regulatory issues.
MORE ON THIS AREADisputes, arbitration & recovery
Contractual claims, litigation, arbitration strategy and enforcement-related advice.
MORE ON THIS AREAFrom market entry to
ongoing legal support.
Assess
Business model, ownership, sector conditions and entry options.
Establish
Entity documents, approvals, investment and local counterparties.
Operate
Contracts, procurement, employment, trade and regulatory compliance.
Resolve
Commercial disputes, payment recovery, arbitration and exits.
Where a cross-border perspective matters.
Speak directly with
Pakistani counsel.
The Desk's named legal contacts are Hassan Shahjehan and Hussain Shahjehan. Their individual profiles set out their professional backgrounds and areas of practice. Chinese-language information on this page does not imply Mandarin-speaking legal representation.
Practical starting points.
Before committing to an investment.
Must a Chinese investor establish a Pakistani company?
Not in every case. The appropriate structure depends on the proposed activities, legal presence, regulatory permissions, financing and tax considerations. The options should be assessed before commitments are signed.
Can a Chinese company claim Special Economic Zone incentives?
Eligibility depends on the applicable legal framework, approved zone and enterprise status, conditions and documentary compliance. No incentive should be assumed before the facts are checked.
Can the Desk act on a dispute under an EPC or supply contract?
Potentially, subject to conflicts, instructions and the relevant contract. The governing law, dispute clause, notices, records and limitation issues must be reviewed first.
Enter Pakistan with
the legal position clear.
Outline the proposed investment, project or dispute. We will assess the appropriate legal scope and next steps. An enquiry is not an engagement; do not send confidential documents before arrangements are agreed.
Ninety Two Chambers is a Pakistan-based legal practice. We do not represent that we maintain an office in China or provide PRC legal opinions.