Legum is a full-service law firm based in Karachi, Pakistan, offering expert legal counsel across a broad spectrum of practice areas including corporate and commercial law, civil and criminal litigation, regulatory compliance, tax advisory, competition and antitrust, telecommunications, aviation, intellectual property, and employment law.
Our team of experienced advocates represents a diverse clientele—ranging from multinational corporations and public institutions to startups, professionals, and individuals—before all judicial and regulatory forums in Pakistan, including the High Courts, tribunals, and administrative authorities.
At Legum, we combine legal precision with strategic insight. Our firm is known for its responsiveness, integrity, and commitment to delivering effective, commercially sound solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Whether advising on cross-border transactions, representing clients in litigation, or navigating complex regulatory frameworks, Legum offers trusted legal support with a practical, client-focused approach.
Founded in 1992
30 people in their team
Legum is a full service law firm offering services in all areas of civil, criminal, corporate and family law.
Mr. Muhammad Arif Khan is a seasoned litigator and Senior Partner at Legum, with over three decades of distinguished experience in criminal defence, criminal prosecution, environmental law, anti-narcotics law, accountability, anti-corruption and banking matters. His legal career reflects a rare breadth of experience across Pakistan’s criminal justice system, shaped by key roles in both public service and private legal practice.
Dr. Nikhat Saba is Managing Partner at Legum, blending strategic litigation with regulatory and transactional expertise. She began her legal journey after earning her LL.B. from the University of Karachi and has since built a multifaceted practice. In civil and property disputes, she represents clients in complex ownership cases, boundary disagreements, and enforcement of contractual rights before the courts. Her family law practice covers guardianship applications, dissolution of marriage (including Khula and suits for restitution of conjugal rights), child-custody and maintenance proceedings, and domestic-violence litigation—always combining empathy with tenacious advocacy.
Mr. Ahmer Jamil Khan is a Partner at Legum, where he leverages over a decade of cross-sector experience to advise multinational corporations, global technology platforms, telecommunications companies, internet service providers, and international airlines on regulatory, commercial, and contentious legal matters in Pakistan. His practice combines deep industry insight with a practical, commercially-focused approach, helping clients navigate an evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
