Corporate Law

Where it is heard

Companies are registered with and regulated by the SECP under the Companies Act 2017; company disputes go to the company bench of the High Court. Partnerships register with the provincial Registrar of Firms under the Partnership Act 1932. Contract disputes go to civil courts, or to arbitration where the contract says so.

Common matters

• Incorporation of a private limited or single member company, and SECP filings
• Shareholder agreements, partnership deeds and transfer of shares
• Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts
• Disputes between shareholders or partners, and winding up

Papers to gather first

1. 1Memorandum and articles of association
2. 2SECP certificate of incorporation and latest filings
3. 3Shareholder or partnership agreement
4. 4The contract or correspondence in question