Arbitration

Resolving Cross-Border Arbitrations with Strategy, Precision, and Insight

Arbitration is a central pillar of dispute resolution in Pakistan’s commercial and investment landscape. JuristiQ Chambers advises and represents clients in international and domestic arbitrations connected with Pakistan, combining deep knowledge of arbitration law, court practice, and enforcement with international training and experience.

We act in arbitrations governed by Pakistani law as well as foreign substantive laws, and regularly advise on disputes seated both in Pakistan and abroad. Our practice spans commercial arbitration, construction and infrastructure arbitration, energy disputes, and investment-related matters, with a particular focus on strategy, procedure, and enforceability.

International & Domestic Arbitration

We advise and act in arbitrations conducted under:

• ICC, LCIA, SIAC and other leading institutional rules

• Ad hoc arbitrations, including UNCITRAL-based proceedings

• Pakistan-seated arbitrations governed by the Arbitration Act, 1940

• Foreign-seated arbitrations with enforcement or interim relief sought in Pakistan

Our experience covers the full lifecycle of arbitration—from drafting and negotiating arbitration agreements, pre-dispute risk assessment, and jurisdictional analysis, to hearings, interim measures, award challenges, and enforcement.

Arbitration Strategy & Advocacy

JuristiQ Chambers adopts a strategy-driven approach to arbitration. We work closely with clients and, where appropriate, international co-counsel to develop clear procedural and evidentiary strategies tailored to the nature of the dispute and the client’s commercial objectives.

We are experienced in:

• Jurisdictional and admissibility challenges

• Interim and emergency relief

• Document production and evidentiary strategy

• Witness and expert management

• Final hearings and post-hearing submissions

Where arbitrations intersect with court proceedings, we provide seamless representation in Pakistani courts in support of arbitration, including applications relating to interim measures, stays of proceedings, setting aside, and recognition and enforcement.

Enforcement of Arbitral Awards

Enforceability is often decisive in arbitration strategy. JuristiQ Chambers has significant experience advising on and conducting recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Pakistan, including under the Recognition and Enforcement (Arbitration Agreements and Foreign Arbitral Awards) Act, 2011 (New York Convention regime).

We also advise on:

• Resisting enforcement proceedings

• Asset tracing and enforcement strategy

• Parallel enforcement considerations

Our familiarity with Pakistani court practice allows us to provide realistic, enforcement-focused advice from the outset of the arbitration.

Sector Experience

Our arbitration practice spans a range of industries, including:

• Energy and natural resources

• Construction, infrastructure, and EPC projects

• Aviation and transport

• Banking and finance

• Telecommunications and regulated industries

• Commodity trading and long-term supply contracts

Cross-Border & Investor-Related Disputes

JuristiQ Chambers regularly supports foreign investors, international law firms, and arbitral tribunals in Pakistan-related matters. We are frequently instructed as:

• Local counsel in international arbitrations

• Pakistan law experts

• Enforcement counsel in post-award proceedings

We also advise on dispute resolution mechanisms in investment contracts and concession agreements, with a strong understanding of how arbitration interfaces with public law, regulatory action, and sovereign considerations in Pakistan.

Our Philosophy

We believe arbitration should be efficient, disciplined, and outcome-oriented. Our role is not limited to advocacy at hearings, but extends to strategic guidance at every stage—ensuring that arbitration remains a commercially effective mechanism for dispute resolution rather than an end in itself.

At JuristiQ Chambers, arbitration is approached with procedural rigour, commercial realism, and a clear focus on enforceable results.