Sector: International Business Transactions
Azam & Rai has been engaged by a Brussels-based lawyer for advice on the termination by its client, a major European food manufacturer, of its distribution agreement with a local distributor in Pakistan.
06 December 2010
03 December 2010
Azam & Rai incorporates telecom company in Pakistan for Mexico-based Spanish investors
Sectors: Corporate & Telecommunications Laws
Azam & Rai has incorporated a telecom company in Pakistan for Mexico-based Spanish investors with a view to obtaining for it a Class License for Value Added Services from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.
Azam & Rai has incorporated a telecom company in Pakistan for Mexico-based Spanish investors with a view to obtaining for it a Class License for Value Added Services from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.
01 December 2010
Azam & Rai engaged by UK-based client for advice on inheritance and succession laws
Sector: Succession & Inheritance Laws
Azam & Rai has been engaged by UK-based client for advice on the inheritance and succession laws of Pakistan and for obtaining a declaratory decree and succession certificate from Pakistani courts in relation to the estate of a deceased UK national in Pakistan.
Azam & Rai has been engaged by UK-based client for advice on the inheritance and succession laws of Pakistan and for obtaining a declaratory decree and succession certificate from Pakistani courts in relation to the estate of a deceased UK national in Pakistan.
01 November 2010
Azam & Rai engaged by Mexico-based Spanish investors
Sector: Corporate and Telecommunications Laws
Azam & Rai has been engaged by Mexico-based Spanish investors for incorporating a telecom company in Pakistan and for obtaining a Class License for Value Added Services from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.
Azam & Rai has been engaged by Mexico-based Spanish investors for incorporating a telecom company in Pakistan and for obtaining a Class License for Value Added Services from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.
01 July 2010
Azam & Rai invited by WEBCOP to a Stakeholders Consultation on ADR mechanisms for resolving labour disputes
Sector: Labour Law
Azam & Rai's R.M.S. Azam was invited to participate in a Stakeholders’ Consultation on “Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for Resolving Labour Disputes” held under the auspices of the Workers Employers Bilateral Council of Pakistan (WEBCOP) with the support of the Solidarity Centre, Islamabad at the Hotel Regent Plaza, Karachi on 30 June 2010.
Azam & Rai's R.M.S. Azam was invited to participate in a Stakeholders’ Consultation on “Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for Resolving Labour Disputes” held under the auspices of the Workers Employers Bilateral Council of Pakistan (WEBCOP) with the support of the Solidarity Centre, Islamabad at the Hotel Regent Plaza, Karachi on 30 June 2010.
01 June 2010
In Writ Petition filed through Azam & Rai, the Lahore High Court restrains the PTA from taking action against Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
Sector: Telecommunication Laws
In Writ Petition No. 2356/2010 filed by Azam & Rai before the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court on behalf of Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. against the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Lahore High Court has restrained the PTA from taking any action against Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. in relation to the payment of Access Promotion Contribution (APC) for the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the Access Promotion Regulation, 2005, pursuant to the Access Promotion Rules 2004 and the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996.
Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., an Axiata (formerly TMI) Group Subsidiary, is one of 14 Long-Distance International (LDI) Licensees in Pakistan.
Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. is one of four LDI licensees, which Azam & Rai is representing before the High Court in the dispute, which all LDI licensees have with the PTA in relation to APC for USF payments. 5 out of 14 LDI licensees have consulted Azam & Rai in this regard.
In Writ Petition No. 2356/2010 filed by Azam & Rai before the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court on behalf of Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. against the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Lahore High Court has restrained the PTA from taking any action against Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. in relation to the payment of Access Promotion Contribution (APC) for the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the Access Promotion Regulation, 2005, pursuant to the Access Promotion Rules 2004 and the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996.
Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., an Axiata (formerly TMI) Group Subsidiary, is one of 14 Long-Distance International (LDI) Licensees in Pakistan.
Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. is one of four LDI licensees, which Azam & Rai is representing before the High Court in the dispute, which all LDI licensees have with the PTA in relation to APC for USF payments. 5 out of 14 LDI licensees have consulted Azam & Rai in this regard.
31 May 2010
Azam & Rai engaged by 4B Gentel International (Pvt.) Ltd. in its dispute with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
Sector: Telecommunication Laws
Azam & Rai has been engaged by 4B Gentel International(Pvt.) Ltd., a telecom company, in its dispute with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) related to the payment of Access Promotion Contribution (APC) for the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the Access Promotion Regulations, 2005, pursuant to the Access Promotion Rules 2004 and the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996.
4B Gentel International (Pvt.) Ltd. is one of 14 Long-Distance International (LDI) Licensees in Pakistan.
4B Gentel International is the fourth LDI licensee, which Azam & Rai is representing in its dispute with the PTA, and the fifth LDI licensee, which has consulted Azam & Rai.
Azam & Rai has been engaged by 4B Gentel International(Pvt.) Ltd., a telecom company, in its dispute with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) related to the payment of Access Promotion Contribution (APC) for the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the Access Promotion Regulations, 2005, pursuant to the Access Promotion Rules 2004 and the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996.
4B Gentel International (Pvt.) Ltd. is one of 14 Long-Distance International (LDI) Licensees in Pakistan.
4B Gentel International is the fourth LDI licensee, which Azam & Rai is representing in its dispute with the PTA, and the fifth LDI licensee, which has consulted Azam & Rai.
20 May 2010
Azam & Rai advises Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli
Sector: International Business Transactions
Azam & Rai has advised Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (Switzerland) and Lindt & Sprüngli International AG (Switzerland) - both Lindt Group companies - one of the world's leading chocolate manufacturers on a distribution transaction in Pakistan.
Azam & Rai has advised Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (Switzerland) and Lindt & Sprüngli International AG (Switzerland) - both Lindt Group companies - one of the world's leading chocolate manufacturers on a distribution transaction in Pakistan.
17 May 2010
In Writ Petition filed through Azam & Rai, Lahore High Court restrains PTA from withdrawing concesson given to Wateen Telecom
Sector: Telecommunication Laws
In Writ Petition No. 3280/2009 filed by Azam & Rai before the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court on behalf of Wateen Telecom Ltd. against the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Lahore High Court has restrained the PTA from withdrawing a concession granted by the PTA to Wateen Telecom in relation to the payment in installments of Access Promotion Contribution (APC) for the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the Access Promotion Regulations, 2005, pursuant to the Access Promotion Rules 2004 and the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996.
Wateen Telecom, a Karachi Stock Exhange-listed subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Group of the United Arab Emirates, is one of 14 Long-Distance International (LDI) Licensees in Pakistan.
Wateen Telecom is one of three LDI licensees, which Azam & Rai is representing before the High Court in the dispute, which all LDI licensees have with the PTA in relation to APC for USF payments. 5 out of 14 LDI licensees have consulted Azam & Rai in this regard.
In Writ Petition No. 3280/2009 filed by Azam & Rai before the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court on behalf of Wateen Telecom Ltd. against the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Lahore High Court has restrained the PTA from withdrawing a concession granted by the PTA to Wateen Telecom in relation to the payment in installments of Access Promotion Contribution (APC) for the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the Access Promotion Regulations, 2005, pursuant to the Access Promotion Rules 2004 and the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996.
Wateen Telecom, a Karachi Stock Exhange-listed subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Group of the United Arab Emirates, is one of 14 Long-Distance International (LDI) Licensees in Pakistan.
Wateen Telecom is one of three LDI licensees, which Azam & Rai is representing before the High Court in the dispute, which all LDI licensees have with the PTA in relation to APC for USF payments. 5 out of 14 LDI licensees have consulted Azam & Rai in this regard.
12 May 2010
Azam & Rai participates in International Conference on “Challenges in Implementing Competition Law in Developing Countries”
Sector: Competition Law
As part of the Firm's continuing commitment to keep abreast of the latest legal developments, Mr. R.M.S. Azam, Partner, participated in the International Conference on “Challenges in Implementing Competition Law in Developing Countries” held under the auspices of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore on 11-12 May 2010.
As part of the Firm's continuing commitment to keep abreast of the latest legal developments, Mr. R.M.S. Azam, Partner, participated in the International Conference on “Challenges in Implementing Competition Law in Developing Countries” held under the auspices of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore on 11-12 May 2010.
11 May 2010
Azam & Rai engaged by Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. in its dispute with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
Sector: Telecommunication Laws
Azam & Rai has been engaged by Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., a telecom company, in its dispute with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) related to the payment of Access Promotion Contribution (APC) for the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the Access Promotion Regulations, 2005, pursuant to the Access Promotion Rules 2004 and the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996.
Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., an Axiata (formerly TMI) Group Subsidiary, is one of 14 Long-Distance International (LDI) Licensees in Pakistan.
Multinet Pakistan is the third LDI licensee, which Azam & Rai is representing in its dispute with the PTA, and the fifth LDI licensee, which has consulted Azam & Rai.
Azam & Rai has been engaged by Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., a telecom company, in its dispute with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) related to the payment of Access Promotion Contribution (APC) for the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the Access Promotion Regulations, 2005, pursuant to the Access Promotion Rules 2004 and the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996.
Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd., an Axiata (formerly TMI) Group Subsidiary, is one of 14 Long-Distance International (LDI) Licensees in Pakistan.
Multinet Pakistan is the third LDI licensee, which Azam & Rai is representing in its dispute with the PTA, and the fifth LDI licensee, which has consulted Azam & Rai.
03 May 2010
Azam & Rai attends lecture on "The Role of the Competition Commission of Pakistan in Consumer Protection"
Sector: Competition Law
As part of the Firm's continuing commitment to keep abreast of the latest legal developments, Mr. R.M.S. Azam (Partner), Ms. Ruqia Ismail (Partner, Real Estate Practice Group & Associate) and Ms. Sehrish Tasneem Zafar (Associate) attended a Lecture by Mr. Khalid A. Mirza, Chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan, on "The Role of the Competition Commission of Pakistan in Consumer Protection" held under the auspices of the Concerned Citizens of Pakistan's Rule of Law Lecture Series at Lahore on 3 May 2010.
As part of the Firm's continuing commitment to keep abreast of the latest legal developments, Mr. R.M.S. Azam (Partner), Ms. Ruqia Ismail (Partner, Real Estate Practice Group & Associate) and Ms. Sehrish Tasneem Zafar (Associate) attended a Lecture by Mr. Khalid A. Mirza, Chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan, on "The Role of the Competition Commission of Pakistan in Consumer Protection" held under the auspices of the Concerned Citizens of Pakistan's Rule of Law Lecture Series at Lahore on 3 May 2010.
28 April 2010
In appeal filed by Redtone Telecommunications through Azam & Rai, Lahore High Court suspends PTA’s order and restores Redtone’s LDI License
Sector: Telecommunication Laws
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) had suspended the Long Distance International (LDI) License of Redtone Telecommunications Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. (Redtone) through its Enforcement Order dated 23.04.2010.
Through its lawyers, M/s Azam & Rai (Advocates & Legal Consultants), Redtone filed an Appeal (F.A.O. No. 81 of 2010) against the PTA’s Enforcement Order in the Rawalpindi Bench of the Hon’ble Lahore High Court on 26.04.2010 in which Redtone has challenged the suspension of its LDI License by the PTA on the grounds of it being, inter alia, illegal, discriminatory and arbitrary. While granting interim relief to Redtone, the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Asad Munir, vide his Order dated 27.04.2010, has suspended PTA’s Enforcement Order, thereby restoring Redtone’s LDI License.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) had suspended the Long Distance International (LDI) License of Redtone Telecommunications Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. (Redtone) through its Enforcement Order dated 23.04.2010.
Through its lawyers, M/s Azam & Rai (Advocates & Legal Consultants), Redtone filed an Appeal (F.A.O. No. 81 of 2010) against the PTA’s Enforcement Order in the Rawalpindi Bench of the Hon’ble Lahore High Court on 26.04.2010 in which Redtone has challenged the suspension of its LDI License by the PTA on the grounds of it being, inter alia, illegal, discriminatory and arbitrary. While granting interim relief to Redtone, the Hon’ble Mr. Justice Asad Munir, vide his Order dated 27.04.2010, has suspended PTA’s Enforcement Order, thereby restoring Redtone’s LDI License.
26 April 2010
Azam & Rai engaged by Redtone Telecommunications Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. to file Appeal against Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
Sector: Telecommunication Laws
Azam & Rai has been engaged by Redtone Telecommunications Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. to file an Appeal in the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court against the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)'s Enforcement Order dated 23.04.2010 under which the PTA had suspended Redtone's Long-Distance International (LDI) License.
Redtone Telecommunications Pakistan, a subsidiary of Quantum Global Networks, Inc. (incorporated in the U.S.A.), is one of 14 LDI Licensees in Pakistan.
Azam & Rai has been engaged by Redtone Telecommunications Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. to file an Appeal in the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court against the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)'s Enforcement Order dated 23.04.2010 under which the PTA had suspended Redtone's Long-Distance International (LDI) License.
Redtone Telecommunications Pakistan, a subsidiary of Quantum Global Networks, Inc. (incorporated in the U.S.A.), is one of 14 LDI Licensees in Pakistan.
15 April 2010
Azam & Rai engaged by UK solicitors firm for legal advice on succession and inheritance laws of Pakistan
Sector: Succession & Inheritance Laws
Azam & Rai was engaged by Julia T. Betts (Solicitors) of the United Kingdom for legal advice on the succession and inheritance laws of Pakistan and for providing an affidavit as to foreign law for submission in the High Court of Justice, Family Division, The District Probate Registry at Manchester, United Kingdom.
Azam & Rai was engaged by Julia T. Betts (Solicitors) of the United Kingdom for legal advice on the succession and inheritance laws of Pakistan and for providing an affidavit as to foreign law for submission in the High Court of Justice, Family Division, The District Probate Registry at Manchester, United Kingdom.
23 March 2010
Azam & Rai advises the Constitutional Reforms Committee of Parliament against abolishment of the Concurrent Legislative List
Sector: Constitutional Law
Azam & Rai has advised the 27-Member Special Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reforms against the abolishment of the Concurrent Legislative List under the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973.
The 16-page published report titled "Why the Concurrent Legislative List should not be abolished in the National Interest" was also provided to all 342 Members of the National Assembly of Pakistan and all 100 Senators of Pakistan.
Azam & Rai has advised the 27-Member Special Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reforms against the abolishment of the Concurrent Legislative List under the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973.
The 16-page published report titled "Why the Concurrent Legislative List should not be abolished in the National Interest" was also provided to all 342 Members of the National Assembly of Pakistan and all 100 Senators of Pakistan.
23 February 2010
Azam & Rai engaged for acquisition of 45 acres of peri-urban land worth USD 431,000 (PKR 36.2 Million) for a low-income housing development project
Sector: Real Estate & Property Law
Azam & Rai was engaged by Immersion (Pvt.) Ltd., a land development company co-owned by some of the world's leading social venture capital funds, namely New York-based Acumen Fund., Inc. and Oasis Capital (Mauritius) Ltd. (through the Geneva-based commercial global investment advisory firm, Bamboo Finance), for the acquisition of 45 acres of peri-urban land worth USD 431,000 (PKR 36.2 Million) in the outskirts of Lahore, Pakistan for a low-income housing development project as part of a social venture capital investment.
Azam & Rai was engaged to provide (i) pre-acquisition advice on property laws and property-acquisition procedures; (ii) due diligence, title document discovery and title verification; and (iii) the entire handling of the land aquisition process (including documentation) upto the registration of the transfer of title of the property with the relevant authorities.
Azam & Rai was engaged by Immersion (Pvt.) Ltd., a land development company co-owned by some of the world's leading social venture capital funds, namely New York-based Acumen Fund., Inc. and Oasis Capital (Mauritius) Ltd. (through the Geneva-based commercial global investment advisory firm, Bamboo Finance), for the acquisition of 45 acres of peri-urban land worth USD 431,000 (PKR 36.2 Million) in the outskirts of Lahore, Pakistan for a low-income housing development project as part of a social venture capital investment.
Azam & Rai was engaged to provide (i) pre-acquisition advice on property laws and property-acquisition procedures; (ii) due diligence, title document discovery and title verification; and (iii) the entire handling of the land aquisition process (including documentation) upto the registration of the transfer of title of the property with the relevant authorities.
02 February 2010
Azam & Rai engaged by Redtone Telecommunications Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. in its dispute with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority
Sector: Telecommunication Laws
Azam & Rai filed a Writ Petition against the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on behalf of Redtone Telecommunications Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. in the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court in a dispute related to the payment of Access Promotion Contribution (APC) for the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the Access Promotion Regulations, 2005, pursuant to the Access Promotion Rules 2004 and the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996.
Redtone Telecommunications Pakistan, a subsidiary of Quantum Global Networks, Inc. (incorporated in the U.S.A.), is one of 14 Long-Distance International (LDI) Licensees in Pakistan.
Azam & Rai filed a Writ Petition against the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on behalf of Redtone Telecommunications Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. in the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court in a dispute related to the payment of Access Promotion Contribution (APC) for the Universal Service Fund (USF) under the Access Promotion Regulations, 2005, pursuant to the Access Promotion Rules 2004 and the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act, 1996.
Redtone Telecommunications Pakistan, a subsidiary of Quantum Global Networks, Inc. (incorporated in the U.S.A.), is one of 14 Long-Distance International (LDI) Licensees in Pakistan.
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