Practice Areas
Twelve focused practice areas, one firm. Explore how Rehmat & Jaleel can help with your legal matter, whether you need advice, documentation or representation in court.
Corporate Law
We advise companies, founders and investors across the corporate lifecycle, from structuring and negotiating transactions to everyday governance and the commercial contracts that underpin growth.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Complete support on acquisitions, disposals, mergers and joint ventures, including due diligence, deal structuring, and drafting and negotiating the underlying agreements.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Practical advice on directors' duties, statutory compliance and SECP obligations, so your company meets its legal responsibilities with confidence.
Commercial Contracts & Agreements
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating the contracts that run your business, from supply and services arrangements to distribution and agency agreements.
Joint Ventures & Shareholder Agreements
Structuring joint ventures and shareholders' agreements that set out control, profit sharing and exit rights clearly from the outset.
Foreign Investment & Company Structuring
Advising overseas investors on entry strategy, holding structures and the approvals needed to invest into Pakistan with confidence.
Corporate Restructuring & Winding Up
Guiding companies through restructuring, group reorganisation and voluntary winding up under the Companies Act 2017.
Civil Law
Our civil litigation practice represents individuals and businesses in disputes before the civil courts, pursuing and defending claims efficiently while keeping settlement and cost firmly in view.
Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Strategic conduct of civil suits and appeals, focused on resolving disputes on the best available terms, whether through the courts or negotiated settlement.
Recovery & Damages Suits
Pursuing and defending claims for the recovery of money, property and damages, including suits arising from breach of contract and failed transactions.
Injunctions & Declarations
Securing and resisting injunctions, stay orders and declaratory relief to protect your rights while a dispute is decided.
Specific Performance of Contracts
Enforcing and defending agreements through specific performance suits, so a party is held to the bargain it agreed to.
Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Representing clients in arbitration and mediation, a faster and more private route to resolving commercial disputes.
Defamation & Civil Wrongs
Acting in defamation, nuisance and other tort claims to protect your reputation and recover the loss you have suffered.
Family Law
Family matters demand both legal skill and genuine care. We advise on divorce, khula, custody, guardianship and maintenance, protecting your rights and your children's interests with discretion.
Divorce & Khula
Advice and representation in talaq, khula and dissolution of marriage proceedings before the Family Courts, including the treatment of dower and registration of the divorce.
Child Custody & Guardianship
Guidance on custody, visitation and guardianship, with the welfare of the child as the guiding principle in every application.
Maintenance & Dower (Haq Mehr)
Claims and defences relating to the maintenance of spouses and children and the recovery of dower (haq mehr).
Overseas Pakistani Divorce & Custody
Helping overseas Pakistanis handle divorce, khula and custody from abroad, including matters conducted through a power of attorney.
Marriage Registration & Nikah Disputes
Advice on Nikah Nama terms, marriage registration and disputes over the validity or conditions of a marriage.
NADRA Divorce Certificate & Effectiveness
Securing the Union Council process, the divorce effectiveness certificate and the NADRA records needed to finalise a divorce.
Property Law
Property is too valuable to leave to chance. We handle title verification, transactions and property disputes, helping you buy, sell and hold real estate with certainty.
Title Verification & Due Diligence
Thorough investigation of title, encumbrances and revenue records before you commit, so you know exactly what you are buying.
Property Disputes & Partition
Representation in disputes over ownership, possession, partition and co-ownership of land and buildings.
Sale, Transfer & Documentation
Drafting and vetting sale agreements, transfer deeds and mutation documentation to complete property transactions securely.
Illegal Dispossession (Qabza) Recovery
Acting against illegal occupants and land grabbers to recover possession of property under the illegal dispossession law.
Pre-emption (Haq Shufa) Claims
Bringing and defending pre-emption (haq shufa) suits where a co-sharer or neighbour seeks to claim a sold property.
Overseas Pakistani Property Protection
Protecting the property of overseas Pakistanis against encroachment and fraud, with local representation and regular updates.
Inheritance Law
When a loved one passes, the law should not add to the burden. We help families obtain succession certificates, administer estates, and plan ahead through wills and estate planning.
Succession Certificates & Letters of Administration
Obtaining succession certificates and letters of administration to release the bank accounts, shares and other assets of a deceased family member.
Distribution of Estate (Wirasat)
Advising heirs on their lawful shares and resolving disputes over the distribution of inherited property.
Wills, Probate & Estate Planning
Drafting wills and advising on estate planning, so your wishes are clearly recorded and your family is provided for.
Inheritance Mutation (Intiqal)
Transferring inherited property into the heirs' names through inheritance mutation (intiqal) in the revenue and land records.
Recovery of Inherited Property
Recovering an heir's rightful share where property has been withheld, sold or transferred without lawful authority.
Guardianship of Minor Heirs
Securing guardianship certificates so a minor's inheritance is protected and managed lawfully until they come of age.
Company Registration
Choosing the right structure and registering it properly lays the foundation for everything that follows. We guide founders through incorporation and registration with the SECP and FBR.
Private Limited Company Incorporation
Complete handling of name reservation, drafting of the memorandum and articles, and incorporation of your private limited company with the SECP.
Sole Proprietorship & Partnership (AOP)
Setting up sole proprietorships and registered partnerships (Associations of Persons), including the partnership deed and registration formalities.
LLP & Foreign Company Setup
Advice on limited liability partnerships and on the registration of foreign companies and branch or liaison offices in Pakistan.
Single Member Company (SMC)
Registering single member companies (SMC) for solo founders who want limited liability and a formal corporate structure.
NTN, Sales Tax & FBR Registration
Obtaining the National Tax Number, sales tax registration and the other FBR registrations a new business needs to operate and invoice.
Post-Incorporation Compliance
Keeping your company compliant after registration, including statutory filings, annual returns and changes to directors or capital with the SECP.
IP Registration
Your brand and ideas are valuable assets. We help you register and enforce trademarks, copyrights, patents and designs, so your intellectual property is protected and defensible.
Trademark Registration & Enforcement
Searching, filing and prosecuting trademark applications, and taking action against infringement and passing off to protect your brand.
Copyright Registration
Registering copyright in original literary, artistic and other works, and advising on ownership, licensing and enforcement.
Patents & Industrial Designs
Guidance on protecting inventions and product designs through patent and industrial design registration.
Trademark Search, Objection & Opposition
Conducting clearance searches and handling objections and oppositions so your trademark proceeds to registration smoothly.
International Trademarks (Madrid Protocol)
Protecting your brand in export markets through Madrid Protocol filings and national applications in other countries.
IP Licensing & Assignment
Drafting licensing, assignment and franchising agreements so you can commercialise your intellectual property safely.
Civil Services
Public servants facing service disputes need focused, knowledgeable representation. We act in service tribunal matters, departmental inquiries, and questions of promotion, seniority and pension.
Service Tribunal Representation
Representation before service tribunals in appeals against adverse orders affecting the terms and conditions of government service.
Departmental Inquiries & Disciplinary Action
Defending civil servants in departmental inquiries and disciplinary proceedings, from show cause notices to final orders.
Promotion, Seniority & Pension Matters
Advice and litigation on promotion, seniority, retirement and pension entitlements.
Reinstatement & Wrongful Termination
Challenging dismissal, removal and compulsory retirement, and seeking reinstatement with back benefits where the action was unlawful.
Recruitment & Selection Disputes
Acting in disputes over appointments, merit lists and selection processes for public sector posts.
Constitutional Petitions in Service Matters
Pursuing constitutional petitions in the High Courts where service rights cannot be fully addressed before a tribunal.
Tax Law
Tax touches every business and many individuals. We advise on income, sales and federal excise tax, and represent clients in audits, assessments and appeals before the tax authorities and tribunals.
Income Tax Advisory & Returns
Advice on income tax liability, planning and compliance, including the preparation and filing of returns and responses to notices.
Sales Tax & Federal Excise
Guidance on sales tax and federal excise registration, compliance and disputes at federal and provincial level.
Tax Appeals & Litigation
Representation in audits, assessments, appeals and references before the tax authorities, the Appellate Tribunal and the courts.
Filer Status & FBR Notices
Helping individuals and businesses become active tax filers and respond effectively to FBR notices and audits.
Corporate & Withholding Tax
Advising companies on corporate tax, withholding obligations and the duties that come with being a withholding agent.
Property & Capital Gains Tax
Planning and compliance for tax on the purchase, sale and gain of property, including advance tax and capital gains tax.
White Collar Crimes
Allegations of financial wrongdoing carry serious consequences. We provide discreet, vigorous defence in matters involving fraud, corruption, NAB proceedings and money laundering.
Financial Fraud & Embezzlement
Defence in cases involving allegations of fraud, embezzlement, cheating and breach of trust, at both the investigation and trial stages.
Anti-Corruption & NAB Proceedings
Representation in inquiries, investigations and references before the National Accountability Bureau and anti-corruption authorities.
Money Laundering & AML Defence
Advice and defence in money laundering matters and on compliance with money laundering regulations.
Cheque Dishonour & Negotiable Instruments
Acting in cheque dishonour complaints and disputes under the Negotiable Instruments Act, for both complainants and the accused.
Bail & Pre-Arrest Protection
Securing bail before and after arrest to protect a client's liberty during investigation and trial.
Asset Freezing & Recovery Defence
Responding to the freezing and attachment of assets and acting to release property wrongly tied to an investigation.
Fintech & Cyber
Technology and finance are converging fast. We advise on cybercrime and PECA matters, data protection, and the licensing and regulation of fintech and digital businesses.
Cybercrime & PECA / FIA Matters
Representation in cybercrime complaints and proceedings under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, including matters before the FIA cybercrime wing.
Data Protection & Privacy Compliance
Advice on handling personal data responsibly and on emerging data protection and privacy obligations.
Fintech Licensing & Regulatory Advisory
Guidance for fintech and digital finance ventures on licensing, regulatory approvals and compliance with applicable frameworks.
Cryptocurrency & Virtual Assets
Advising on the evolving rules for cryptocurrency and virtual assets in Pakistan, including licensing under the new regulatory regime.
Online Defamation & Content Removal
Acting in online defamation and harassment matters and securing the removal of unlawful content.
Technology, AI & E-Commerce Contracts
Drafting the contracts behind digital products, from software and SaaS terms to AI, e-commerce and platform agreements.
Banking Law
We act for both financial institutions and their customers in banking and finance matters, from recovery suits and security documentation to disputes and consumer protection.
Banking Recovery & Financial Institutions Suits
Representation in suits for the recovery of finance before the Banking Courts, acting for lenders and for borrowers.
Loan, Finance & Security Documentation
Drafting and reviewing facility agreements, mortgages, charges and other security documentation.
Banking Disputes & Customer Protection
Resolving disputes between banks and customers, including claims relating to accounts, transactions and service.
Mortgage & Charge Enforcement
Acting on the enforcement and defence of mortgages and charges, including the sale of mortgaged property to recover finance.
Islamic & Shariah Compliant Finance
Advising on Islamic banking structures and the conversion of conventional facilities into Shariah compliant finance.
Banking Regulation & SBP Compliance
Helping banks and financial institutions meet State Bank of Pakistan requirements and wider regulatory obligations.
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