Kakakhel Law Associates is an International Law Firm of Lawyers and jurists of Eminence and repute based in Peshawar and Islamabad, providing legal services in all cities of Pakistan and around the World. Formed in 1986 by its founder Mian Muhibullah Kakakhel, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of Pakistan, is providing legal assistance to domestic and international clients. The firm has a reputation as one of the leading law firms by several international legal directories including Legal 500, Chambers and Partners and IFLR1000.

Our firm offers comprehensive solutions for complex legal issues, from high profile litigation’s in the Apex Court of Pakistan to handling hyper technical and first of the kind corporate, commercial and financial transactions, helping clients address and anticipate challenges across vast and rapidly changing landscapes. We approach every representation with an equal commitment to first understanding, and then efficiently and effectively advancing, the interests of our clients and arriving at the best results.

The chamber is comprised of a significant number of partners, associates and internee’s working under the leadership of Mr. Kakakhel. Holding the stature of being well versed in and having command on many branches of law having authored several books and law dictionaries. Our lawyers are  regularly consulted by newsmen and media on issues touching national and international importance whose opinions published in both national and international dailies.

Legal advice regarding convening of Courts Martial and defense therein is also a specialty of this chamber. Mr. Kakakhel is regularly conducting the cases in the matters given in the areas of his expertise

We believe in the concept of giving back to the society thereby we encourage our lawyers to do Pro-Bono work that is meaningful, impact and supports those in need.

The chamber is equipped with a latest library on all the branches of Law. Legal publications of Pakistan and countries like India, USA , UK and other common wealth countries are available in the library. The library is free for consultation to all the lawyers.

The biggest and the most important achievement of this chamber is that almost all the clients have been given satisfactory legal services.

This chamber has produced a noteworthy number successful professionals, some are Judges working at different pedestals, some are serving on key positions of government departments while the others have formed their own Law Firms in different cities of Pakistan working under the shade and guidance of their parent law firm.

About Kakakhel Law Associates

Founded in 1986

2 Offices

50 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Criminal Defense
Lawsuits & Disputes
Intellectual Property
Family
Real Estate

Languages spoken
Urdu
English

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Practice areas

Business

CORPORATE LAW

Kakakhel law associates provides services related to corporate and commercial laws in Pakistan. Our law firm is considered as one of the top law firms across country. This is due to the quality and effectiveness of the services that we provide to our clients.

The firm speaks to both buyers and venders in complex, multi-million dollar resource and stock transactions, and frequently helps within the appraisal, arrangement and closing of trade exchanges for freely exchanged and secretly claimed businesses. Our corporate lawyers specialize to represent entrepreneurs, investors and owner managed businesses. They advise about corporate transactions, contracts, banking and all other important aspects of running and growing business in Pakistan. Our lawyers are having technical expertise with having strong record in delivering creative and flexible solutions for clients. The firm is believed to have highly experienced and competent Corporate lawyers in Peshawar And Islamabad.

There are different  businesses and corporations for which our corporate lawyers had worked in past and also currently working. It includes technology related business, real estate businesses and also banking and finance matters of several other organizations. The advice related to banking and finance is provided by our corporate lawyers which is applicable to diverse businesses. It may be helpful for entrepreneurs and also those who are having their running businesses. The advice is usually about matters related to acquiring finance, funding and loans. Similarly, for technology based business, there are various legal issues that are being solved by our corporate lawyers. We advise on legal issues which can be of general nature or sometimes maybe about different agreements. Whereas in Real estate businesses our corporate lawyers advice clients about investments in developing commercial properties along with their financial security matters. At Kakakhel law associates we assure to protect your business rights.

Our services at Kakakhel law associates can be summarized as follows;

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPANIES:

Corporate lawyers working with us help both new and already existing companies in their legal documentation. Legal documents hold significance for any business and if available in the right form can save from various difficulties. Registering a company is basic step for any new business and our lawyers assist in the registration of companies with Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan. We also provide legal assistance in drafting memorandum of association. Along with that also help in drafting article of association. 

TAXATION:

Our lawyers will guide you about tax laws of Pakistan. Every business these days is facing issues related to the taxation and unawareness to these tax laws sometimes lead to severe consequences. We have competent team of professional lawyers who are having expertise in tax laws and are ready to assist you in understanding tax laws of Pakistan. You must be looking for well crafted tax solutions. We have experienced lawyers who offer comprehensive range of services that includes: Strategic planning for tax, completion of tax returns under corporation tax, analysis and assessment to complex consultancy assignments. Our law firm offer services for submission of income tax and sales tax. And also provide litigation related to both of these matters.

We deliver innovative solutions of tax problems for our clients. Lawyers at our firm are focused and have complete knowledge and understanding of almost all business environments including manufacturing, technology and communications, public sector, property and retail. Our experienced lawyers deal with the complexity of tax law matters. Our lawyers will help you in planning and growth of your business. Our cooperation with clients in facing complex business challenges always resulted in their increased business performance. We are well renowned for our straightforward approach for solving our clients issues.

 

CUSTOM:

All business owners dealing with export/import businesses must be aware of custom laws of Pakistan. Its mandatory for people who are new to this business, to understand these laws otherwise they can face serious complications in future. Previously, we were successful to deal with clients who were exporters of different goods in Pakistan. We deal with issues of Customs arising out of Export-Import and otherwise. It includes but is not limited to seizure of Goods and currency etcetera.

Kakakhel law associates will take care of any issues whether you are exporter/importer or a large corporation, that you might face related to custom laws of Pakistan. Our expert lawyers are available to help and guide you and ensure that you don’t have any breaches in your business practices, and you are working according to the custom laws of Pakistan.

Our team is always available to provide our clients all of the above mentioned services effectively. Due to the successful dealing of our corporate lawyers with clients and resolving their matters efficiently, our team members are considered as the best corporate lawyers in Islamabad and Peshawar.

 

CORPORATE LITIGATION:

While our attorneys are always open to alternatives to litigation, we file cases without hesitation. Our excellent track record of lawsuits makes us effective at negotiating great results in the mediation context.

We have represented our clients in matters relating to domestic and international laws relating to customs, banking, trademark, excise, sales tax and different types of duties levied by the government. Tax manipulation or evasion by national and international authorities. If you need any help related to corporate law matters, you can always contact us. Our corporate lawyers in Peshawar and Islamabad are always available to help you.

The lists of clients have been provided in the ‘Clients Page’.

Administrative
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Board of Investment (BOI)
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Franchising
International
Investment
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Tax

Criminal Defense

CRIMINAL LAW

The chamber has a nationwide reputation in Criminal Trails and Criminal Appeals in the High courts and Supreme court of Pakistan.

Our Founding Partner Mian Muhibullah Kakakhel, Senior ASC has conducted thousands of criminal trials in his professional career and has 100+ reported cases in the field of Criminal Law. Other members of the firm too hold the reputation of being well versed in criminal law and have proved themselves by achieving client satisfying results.

The firm regularly deals in:

  1. Murder Trails and Appeals
  2. White Collar Crimes which include Anti Corruption/ NAB/ Ehtisab Comission
  3. Narcotics (Control of Narcotics Substances Act 1997)
  4. Corporate Frauds, Insider Trading and Market Manipulation;
  5. Money laundering
  6. Domestic Violence
  7. Terrorism
  8. Crimes related to Intellectual Property
  9. Bank / Financial Institutions Frauds
  10. Misappropriation and Siphoning of Funds
  11. Dishonor of Cheques;
  12. Quashing of FIRs/ Bails/ Trial;
  13. Criminal Complaints;
  14. Criminal Writs / Revisions / Appeals;
  15. Defamation Cases.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Lawsuits & Disputes

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as arbitration or mediation, has become increasingly popular in Peshawar and Islamabad for its efficiency and cost effectiveness in civil disputes. At Kakakhel Law Associates, we believe in the benefits of exploring alternative ways to resolve conflicts to meet the needs of clients.

Our litigation team is known for its excellent litigating skills and outside-the-box approaches to both litigation and ADR, including pre-lawsuit mediation. In every instance, we weigh all choices carefully before recommending a specific action.

We have handled numerous of ADR matters through both nationally recognized arbitration services and organizations. Many of our attorneys have impressive track records of success as litigators and are upskilled mediators and arbitrators.

KEEPING LITIGATION AN OPEN OPTION

While our attorneys are always open to alternatives to litigation, we file cases without hesitation.  Our excellent track record of  lawsuits makes us  effective at negotiating great results in the mediation context.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation

Intellectual Property

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

The IP practice at the firm asserts considerable expertise in IP based transactional and regulatory matters and additionally excels in IP prosecution and IP litigation.

The practise is populated by specialist IP practitioners who have spent years living and breathing Intellectual Property law in Pakistan, combined with expert grounding & sectoral experience in every aspect of the IP Practice spectrum such as:

  • Prosecution [Trademark, Patent, Copyright & Designs];
  • Business transactions [structuring, licensing, franchising, joint-ventures, mergers & acquisitions, IP audits / Due Diligence];
  • Litigation (including enforcement / anti-piracy);
  • Policy Development [advisory as well as legislative drafting support, deposing before parliamentary committees etc].
Copyright
Patent
Trademark

Family

FAMILY LAWS 

We offer expertise in both Muslim and non-Muslim personal or family laws of Pakistan. These laws are focused on family law issues based on inheritance, marriage, divorce, maintenance of wives and children, guardianship, succession and others. We are having team of competent male and female family lawyers in Peshawar And Islamabad who are offering their services across the country. Male lawyers are providing services countrywide; however, our experienced female family lawyers are offering their services only in Peshawar and Islamabad. All of our team members are experts in their practice and regularly appear before Family courts, High courts and Even Supreme court for these family disputes. Due to the highly sensitive nature of family law matters, they require advice from expert family lawyer. Therefore, Kakakhel law associates are providing services of the best family lawyers in Peshawar/ Islamabad. They are always available to help you. Various services that are being offered include;

  • Divorce
  • Khula (Divorce by wife through court)
  • Child custody
  • Adoption cases
  • Court marriage
  • Recovery of Dowry Articles
  • Child support
  • Guardianship
  • Property / assets distribution within family

When a couple is getting divorced, there are few matters of prime concern which require advice of family lawyer including assets and financial matters and also the custody and support of children. We have skilled family lawyers who can help you in getting the fair decision from court. Divorce is one of the most draining experience which a family can face with involvement of lots of emotions. Family lawyers at our law firm usually act as mediators and help clients to approach the issue calmly and rationally while keeping everything within law. They assist couples in process of settling a divorce without necessarily going to court. They ensure that your case is properly handled, and you are avoiding mistakes that can cost you later.

Family lawyers in Peshawar And Islamabad  make it sure that legal documents that you are presenting in family court for divorce are accurate. We ensure that documents are free of error and written in clear language. Courts will review the documents that you will provide and if they don’t make clear point, this may go against you and will have serious consequences.

At our firm, we provide law services on regular basis for divorce matters depending upon the various grounds including misbehavior towards spouse, nonpayment of dower, domestic violence and also failure to perform conjugal rights. Other suits include; Maintenance of wife and children, recovery of dower, custody of minor and visitation of Father/ Mother with minor.

One of the primary concerns of the couple getting separated is about their child that with whom their child will stay. Involvement of child makes the legal procedure far more complicated. Family lawyers at our law firm are professionally trained for such cases and they can help you to reach the best fair legal decision. Welfare of child is top priority of our family lawyers in these sensitive legal issues. Family lawyers in Peshawar And Islamabad are competent to deal with these child custody matters. If you need a family lawyer for child custody and support, you must contact Kakakhel law associates.

Our lawyers will also help you in all dowry related matters that are required to be solved while dissolution of marriage. Along with that they also help you in your property distribution matters according to law and as per will of the person who owns the property.

Along with this, our team have published Family law books with commentary. They also appear regularly in interviews and write about current or rising family matters for leading papers and newsletters.

In case of any of the above mentioned matter, you must contact Kakakhel law associates, they are the top family lawyers in Peshawar/ Islamabad. Our experienced lawyers will provide consultancy or advice and will resolve your matter according to your expectations.

 

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE:

  • Currently representing a client in Dissolution of Marriage under Christian Personal Law.
  • Drafted an agreement for dissolution of marriage on mutual consent of both parties.
  • Appeared for a woman whose minor child was illegally taken by her Husband, who was recovered by the Family Court through police and sent with her mother.
  • Appeared on behalf of a woman and her three minor children in a matter of maintenance, which was ordered by the court as per the need and expenses of the children.
  • Appeared for a man who was not given a visitation right by his wife to see his son, the court allowed him to visit his son every month.
  • Appeared on behalf of a woman who wanted Dissolution of Marriage on basis of cruelty, the court dissolved the marriage and to take dower as per the nikah nama.
  • Appeared for a man whose wife had filed a case for dissolution of marriage on basis of his impotency, the court ordered in favor of our client and ordered the woman to go back with her husband or file a case for dissolution of marriage or Khula.
  • Appeared for a woman whose dower was taken away and was dispossessed of the house given to her in her Nikah Nama, Court ordered in our clients favor and she was given back her dowry and the possession of the house which was observed to be hers now.

 

Contact us to solve your cases according to law and your expectations and avail services of our Family Lawyers in Peshawar & Islamabad.

Adoption
Annulment
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage

Real Estate

REAL ESTATE

We offer specialised services in following areas which makes us leading Property & Real Estate lawyers in Peshawar and Islamabad:

  • Inheritance issues of Legal Heirs of the deceased
  • Suits for Pre Emption under The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Preemption Act, 1987 and other laws respectively.
  • Illegal Dispossession from property
  • Tamleek
  • Gifts
  • Waqt
  • Ownership Disputes both civil and criminal
  • Depriving women from their immovable and movable property

RENT/ TENANANT-OWNER ISSUES:

  1. Issuing Legal Notices to Tenants
  2. Reply of legal notices received to Tenants
  3. Non-Vacation of premises by the tenant.
  4. Non-payment of Rent by Tenant.
  5. Transferring the ownership by tenant to his own name

HOUSING SOCIETIES DISPUTES:

  1. Legal Advice to societies
  2. Dispute with Regulatory Body
  3. Non-Payment of Instalments
  4. Suits for possession
  5. Illegal transfer of allotted property from one name to another.

 

Other Services:

  • Vetting, conveyance, drafting and interpretation of various types of contracts/annexure such as co-partnership, joint venture, consortium, sale deed, lease deed, general power of attorney, builder buyer agreement, special power of attorney and other legal documents
  • Handling legal aspects of project sanctioning, housing loan and other types of cases involving mortgage
  • Providing services to oversees clients in fulfilling post-disbursement requirements
  • Recommending clients beyond the basic legal requirements while acquiring, disposing and transferring properties
  • Offering consultation on tax planning related to transactions to bring down tax liability.
  • Disputes arising out of Land Laws in Peshawar under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Land Revenue, Act 1967, The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Act, 2019, Muhammadan Law and other Islamic Laws applicable therein. The same services are provided by our Land Lawyers in Islamabad.

 

DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

Our Firm also provides dispute resolution services, which includes regional and multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration, as well as other forms of alternative dispute resolution and associated legal services. Whether our clients are desirous of acquiring or disposing of real estate, making investments or providing debt funding, raising capital or any other form of funding, creating a tax efficient investment vehicle, implementing a development project or asserting their rights before a court of law, our team works side by side with the client’s in-house team to ensure that the organization’s reputation and commercial goals are protected. Where a foreign entity is involved with a domestic business, the team also works closely with international law firms or consulting firms to provide a single point of contact with the client.

Brokerage
Commercial Real Estate
Foreclosure
Housing, Construction & Development
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Real Estate Due Diligence

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