Established in Lahore, Pakistan in 1980 by its founding partner Mr. Rai Muhammad Nawaz Kharal (Advocate Supreme Court), RNK & Co, Advocates & Corporate Consultants (A Limited Liability Partnership) boasts a nearly four-decade-long legacy as a distinguished law chamber in Pakistan. The firm’s operational footprint has grown to encompass offices in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, solidifying its nationwide presence.
Initially rooted in litigation, the firm’s trajectory has been one of continued and progressive diversification. Through a combination of practical experience and the infusion of new expertise, RNK & Co has seamlessly evolved into a comprehensive legal service provider. Its portfolio now spans a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious practice areas, including arbitrations, alternate dispute resolution, taxation, corporate compliance, regulatory compliances, mergers and takeovers, corporate & project restructuring and medical laws.
Driven by an unwavering commitment to delivering meticulously crafted, innovative and timely legal solutions, RNK & CO, has garnered a reputation for adeptly handling a myriad of intricate litigations across various courts and tribunals in Pakistan. Notably, the firm has established a formidable presence in the High Courts and Supreme Court of Pakistan, cementing its role as a significant player in the country’s legal landscape.
The firm’s clientele and experience are a testament to its breadth of expertise. Representing a diverse array of local and foreign clients hailing from both the public and private sectors, including banking and financial institutions, multinational corporations, companies, ministries and statutory bodies, RNK & Co’s reach spans industries and borders.
Our Services

Areas Of Practice

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Banking and Finance Laws

Our firm has been regularly engaged by financial institutions, corporate entities, investors or individuals seeking legal counsel in matters related to banking, finance or investment.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Our firm has been actively involved in o9ering services relating to alternative dispute resolution, notably arbitration and mediation. Our firm was recently engaged by Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (‘FGEHA) to represent FGEHA in arbitration proceedings concerning construction contracts (FIDIC Contracts).

Intellectual Property Law

Our firm is equipped to provide services regarding patent protection, copyright enforcement, trademark registration, IP portfolio management, licensing, enforcement and litigation.

Employment/Service and Labor Law

Our firm has been providing comprehensive legal assistance to corporations in the context of labour and employment law. Covering a wide spectrum of corporations with all aspects of labour and employment laws, such as day-to- day labour law issues, hiring, terminations/dismissals and layo9s, compensation arrangements, wages and stock option schemes, pensions, gratuity and provident funds and negotiations with trade unions. We are regularly involved in contentious proceedings before national labour courts, labour appellate tribunals, service tribunal and high court and other forums.

Litigation

Our firm covers comprehensive litigation services, encompassing a wide array of legal domains. Our expertise extends to contractual, commercial, taxation, medical laws, banking and corporate matters demonstrated through our representation in courts that span the spectrum from courts all over Pakistan, including high courts and the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Our services extend to the specialized tribunals, including but not limited to Banking Tribunals/Court, Anti-Dumping Tribunal, Medical Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR), National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), Natonal Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), Director General of Trade Organization (DGTO) etc.

Constitutional Law

Our firm has been at the forefront of handling constitutional matters representing clients before the high courts and Supreme Court of Pakistan. Our record includes several landmark cases that have had a significant impact on the legal landscape of Pakistan.

Trade Remedy Laws

Our Firm regularly engages in matters pertaining to anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard laws. We are adept at navigating the complexities of these regulations to help our clients secure incentives for exports and protection through tari9s. We possess deep understanding of the procedures associated with trade remedy investigations, including those overseen by the National Tari9 Commission.

Property and Construction Law

Our firm has extensive experience in handling legal matters pertaining to construction projects including building construction, highways and other endeavors. This encompasses from advising on preparation of bidding documents and compliances, construction contracts (FIDIC) and e9ectively managing and resolving contractual disputes arbitrations and court representation.

Corporate Consultancy / Commercial & Taxation

Our firm has been advising clients on commercial transactions and provide advisory services to a wide array of corporate clients. Our services relate to, albeit not limited to, negotiation and drafting of contracts; submissions to the SECP, corporate and regulatory compliances, taxation advisory, formation and registration of companies in SECP and State Bank of Pakistan, acquisitions and mergers, corporate governance, domestic and foreign licensing agreements, oil and gas agreements etc.

Medical Laws

Our firm holds expertise in medical laws especially related to working of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) (Erstwhile Pakistan Medical Commission). The firm has remained successful in matters pertaining to medical and dental colleges, admission (MDCAT), medical negligence besides registration of doctors and their qualifications. One of the partners of the Firm has served in the medical regulator body (PM&DC & PMC) in various roles especially in the Disciplinary Committee (A quasi-judicial body, which serves as first-instance-court for matters pertaining to medical negligence), appellant lawyer for the regulatory body before the Medical Tribunal and represented PM&DC (PMC) before various superior courts across di9erent provinces in Pakistan. The Firms holds unique practical experience and in depth understanding of Medical Laws including all rules and regulations.

Oil & Gas and Energy

With a deep knowledge of the energy and gas related sectors, our firm is well equipped to handle and has been advising on regulatory compliance, complex transactions, negotiating contracts and representing clients in contentious disputes.