Procurement & Competition

Contentious Public Procurement and Competition Law Disputes under Pakistani Law

JuristiQ Chambers advises clients on complex procurement and competition disputes arising under Pakistani law, including matters governed by the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, the Competition Act, 2010, and related sector-specific regulations. We represent government entities, regulators, private sector participants, and investors in both advisory and contentious matters, spanning civil courts, High Courts, arbitral tribunals, and regulatory forums.

Our practice combines regulatory insight, commercial pragmatism, and procedural precision, enabling clients to navigate procurement challenges, antitrust investigations, and high-value disputes with confidence.

Public Procurement Disputes

We act in disputes involving government contracts, tenders, and concession agreements, including:

• Challenges to tender awards and prequalification processes

• Alleged procedural violations, bid-rigging, or favoritism

• Contract termination, performance disputes, and claim resolution

• Public-private partnership (PPP) disputes, including concession agreements and project financing issues

• Interim relief, stay of award, and injunctions in procurement disputes

Our members have experience in High Court judicial review proceedings under Articles 199 and 184 of the Constitution, as well as in contractual and arbitration challenges to procurement outcomes.

Competition Law & Antitrust Matters

We advise on disputes under the Competition Act, 2010, including:

• Abuse of dominance and monopolistic practices

• Cartels, price-fixing, and collusive behaviour

• Merger and acquisition review before the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP)

• Investigations, penalties, and compliance proceedings

• Enforcement of cease-and-desist and anti-competitive directives

JuristiQ Chambers represents clients defending against CCP investigations as well as pursuing enforcement actions, leveraging expertise in both regulatory strategy and commercial litigation.

Sector-Specific Competition & Regulatory Issues

We regularly act in sector-specific disputes across regulated industries, including:

• Energy, oil & gas, and power sector procurement and anti-competitive investigations

• Telecommunication and media licensing, spectrum allocation, and pricing disputes

• Infrastructure, transportation, and water projects

• Financial services and banking sector compliance with anti-competitive regulations

Our members advise clients on structuring transactions, drafting agreements, and risk mitigation, ensuring compliance with Pakistani competition and procurement rules while protecting commercial interests.

Our Approach

Procurement and competition disputes in Pakistan require deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, procedural strategy, and commercial objectives. JuristiQ Chambers offers:

• Strategic advocacy before courts, tribunals, and regulators

• Advice on pre-empting risks and managing investigations

• Representation in high-stakes judicial review and enforcement proceedings

• Integration of contractual, corporate, regulatory, and international law perspectives

Our approach is tailored to secure effective, enforceable outcomes while preserving reputation, project viability, and compliance.

Related Expertise

Administrative Law & Judicial Review · Energy & Resources · Banking & Finance · Commercial Litigation

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