“Iron lady” as a metaphor is often used to describe strong, uncompromising female heads of government around the world. The phrase was first used for Margaret […]
Seniority vs Fitness in the Appointment of Supreme Court Judges
The possible appointment of Justice Ayesha Malik to the Supreme Court of Pakistan by the Judicial Commission, regardless of the principle of seniority, has once again […]
Know Your Prospective Client – FATF Requirement for Lawyers
[This publication is expected to be part of a book written by the author]. As a lawyer, before you begin a formal relationship with your clients, […]
Job Opportunities at Lex Legal Practice, Lahore
Lex Legal Practice (Solicitors & Attorneys) is looking to hire talented and ambitious individuals to join our corporate team at our Lahore office. Applications are currently […]
Manual for Capital Defence Lawyers in Pakistan
In March 2021, the Foundation for Fundamental Rights (FFR) and Reprieve UK launched a Manual for Capital Defence Lawyers in Pakistan, which is available online here: https://capitaldefencemanualpk.com/ […]
Renewable Energy Policy in Pakistan: A Critique
Introduction The Conference of Parties adopted the Paris Agreement in its twenty-first session (COP21). The agreement recognised climate change as an urgent and potentially irreversible threat[1] […]
Job Opportunity: Legal Associate Position at Shams Power, Lahore
Shams Power is looking to on-board a Legal Associate (Corporate/Commercial). Who We Are: Shams Power is scaling up and expanding its portfolio of Commercial and Industrial […]
Courts vs Lawyers: IHC Judgment Directing Demolition of Lawyers’ Chambers
A few days ago, when bar-bench relations in Islamabad were already at an all-time low, the honourable Islamabad High Court (IHC) proceeded to announce a judgment […]
Legal Associates Required at Veritas Law Chambers in Lahore and Islamabad
Veritas Law Chambers, a leading law firm dealing with commercial, corporate, constitutional and international law matters, requires legal associates with a minimum experience of three years […]
Highlights from Facebook Group Vakeel Online’s Recent Meetup
Lahore, 31st October, 2020 – The team behind the newly created Facebook group “Vakeel Online” hosted high-tea for some of the forum’s top contributors. The purpose […]
Vacancies at Lex Legal Practice, Lahore
Lex Legal Practice (Solicitors & Attorneys) is looking to hire talented and ambitious individuals to join our corporate team at our Lahore office. The recruitment program […]
Trouble in Paradise: A Love Letter to the Class of 2020
The year 2020 has been catastrophic for the entire world and disruptive for all industries and businesses alike. Graduating during such turmoil can be worrying and […]
Legal Writing in Plain English: Importance of Clear Language and Seven Ways to Improve Writing
Legal Writing in Plain English: Importance of Clear Language and Seven Ways to Improve Writing Introduction Lawyers are notorious for incomprehensible writing. In Pakistan especially, lawyers […]
The Arbitration Mess
The Arbitration Mess “There is an Arbitration Act, 1940.” That is the information I provide to my students when we have to touch upon the relatively […]
Job Opportunity At Lexium – Attorneys at Law
Job Opportunity At Lexium – Attorneys at Law Lexium – Attorneys at Law, a Lahore based law firm, is looking for an associate to join its […]
Intern and Junior Legal Associate Positions at Basit Consulting Group
Intern and Junior Legal Associate Positions at Basit Consulting Group, Lahore Basit Consulting Group is a unique mix of highly experienced consultants, lawyers, audit and risk […]
The Writ is Up For Grabs
The Writ is Up For Grabs When state gets into the habit of surrendering its writ, several claimants begin to emerge from within itself. Chunk by […]