Administrative Law & Judicial Review

Strategic Public Law Advocacy in Commercial and Regulatory Disputes

Administrative and regulatory decision-making in Pakistan frequently has significant commercial and financial consequences. JuristiQ Chambers advises and represents clients in judicial review and constitutional proceedings where government action, regulatory enforcement, or statutory decision-making affects private rights, investments, and ongoing business operations.

Our practice focuses on disputes at the intersection of public law and commercial interests, combining constitutional advocacy with a clear understanding of regulatory frameworks and court practice.

Scope of Practice

We act for corporations, investors, regulated entities, and individuals in challenges relating to:

• Decisions of statutory and regulatory authorities

• Licensing, permits, and renewals

• Tariff determinations and regulatory pricing

• Enforcement actions, penalties, and sanctions

• Cancellation or variation of government contracts and concessions

• Procurement-related administrative actions

• Ultra vires, mala fide, or procedurally unfair decisions

These matters are commonly pursued through constitutional petitions before the High Courts, with further appellate proceedings before the Division Benches of the High Courts, the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Federal Constitutional Court, where required.

Regulatory & Sectoral Experience

Our judicial review practice frequently arises in regulated sectors, including:

• Energy and power

• Oil, gas, and natural resources

• Telecommunications and media

• Aviation and transport

• Banking and financial services

• Public procurement and infrastructure

We understand how regulatory mandates, delegated legislation, and administrative discretion operate in practice—and how courts scrutinise them.

Strategic Use of Public Law Remedies

We advise clients on:

• The availability and timing of constitutional remedies

• Interim and urgent relief, including suspension of impugned actions

• Jurisdictional objections and maintainability issues

• Parallel contractual, arbitral, or regulatory proceedings

Our approach is strategic rather than reflexive. Where appropriate, we advise on engaging regulators, pursuing internal remedies, or coordinating public law proceedings with commercial dispute resolution mechanisms.

Appellate & Constitutional Advocacy

We regularly handle:

• Intra-court appeals

• Appeals to the Supreme Court of Pakistan

• Constitutional questions involving statutory interpretation and delegated legislation

Our advocacy is grounded in constitutional principle, statutory construction, and procedural discipline, with careful attention to how public law outcomes affect commercial position and enforceability.

Our Approach

Administrative law disputes often involve time sensitivity, regulatory exposure, and reputational risk. We focus on:

• Clear framing of public law grounds

• Procedural efficiency and early relief where justified

• Alignment of public law strategy with broader commercial objectives

At JuristiQ Chambers, judicial review is not treated as abstract constitutional litigation, but as a practical tool for protecting commercial rights against unlawful or unreasonable state action.

Related Expertise

Energy & Resources · Procurement & Competition · Telecommunication, Media & Technology · Appellate Work