Sector: Partnership Law
Azam & Rai partner, R.M.S. Azam, was invited to and participated in an advocacy and stakeholders' consultation session on the introduction of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in Pakistan by the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
The LLP, as a new business vehicle in Pakistan, is expected to fill the gap between business vehicles such as sole proprietorships/partnerships, on the one hand, and companies registered under the Companies Ordinance, 1984, on the other hand. The LLP regime will provide a platform to small and medium enterprises, which would increase their global competitiveness and also assist professional firms of lawyers, chartered accountants, etc. to conduct their affairs more transparently and effectively. Additionally, the LLP would facilitate further documentation of Pakistan's informal economy and will convert an informal and unregulated sector into a formal and regulated one.
During the consultation session, the concept of limited liability partnership and the first draft of the proposed Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2014 came under discussion, on which Azam & Rai also provided key inputs. The SECP also invited Azam & Rai to submit detailed recommendations on the draft LLP law.
21 October 2014
10 October 2014
Azam & Rai partner presented Certificate of Contribution by the World Justice Project
Azam & Rai partner, R.M.S. Azam, has been presented with a Certificate of Contribution for contributing to the Pakistan chapter of the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2014 by The World Justice Project (WJP) (worldjusticeproject.org), a multidisciplinary and multinational initiative to advance the rule of law worldwide.
The WJP Rule of Law Index is an innovative quantitative assessment tool designed to offer a detailed and comprehensive picture of the extent to which countries adhere to the rule of law in practice.
The WJP Rule of Law Index is an innovative quantitative assessment tool designed to offer a detailed and comprehensive picture of the extent to which countries adhere to the rule of law in practice.
23 September 2014
Azam & Rai participates in IFC's Corporate Governance Dispute Resolution Workshop for Lawyers
Sector: Dispute Resolution
Azam & Rai partner, R.M.S. Azam, participated in the “Corporate Governance Dispute Resolution Workshop for Lawyers” held under the auspices of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) (World Bank Group) at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore on 23 September 2014.
Azam & Rai partner, R.M.S. Azam, participated in the “Corporate Governance Dispute Resolution Workshop for Lawyers” held under the auspices of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) (World Bank Group) at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore on 23 September 2014.
13 June 2014
Azam & Rai ranked as a leading law firm in Pakistan in media law by Media Law International
Sector: Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Azam & Rai has been ranked as a leading law firm in Pakistan in media law by London-based Media Law International in their 2014 Edition.
Over 140 researchers took part in the research to determine the rankings, which assessed law firms’ individual departments based on the qualities of their lawyers and the effectiveness and capabilities of the team as a whole. These factors were judged through extensive interviews conducted with clients and lawyers.
Azam & Rai has been ranked as a leading law firm in Pakistan in media law by London-based Media Law International in their 2014 Edition.
Over 140 researchers took part in the research to determine the rankings, which assessed law firms’ individual departments based on the qualities of their lawyers and the effectiveness and capabilities of the team as a whole. These factors were judged through extensive interviews conducted with clients and lawyers.
26 April 2014
Azam & Rai partner participates in South Asia Labour Conference
Sector: Employment & Labour Laws
Azam & Rai partner, R.M.S. Azam, participated in the South Asia Labour Conference held under the auspices of the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab with support from the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development, Government of Pakistan, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union (EU) at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore from 24-26 April 2014.
At the Conference, Mr. Azam represented the Center for Law and Policy (CLP), Lahore alongside Syed Imad-ud-Din Asad, Director CLP. The CLP is assisting the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab in its project for consolidation, simplification and rationalization of the labour and employment laws of the Punjab Province and their harmonization with ILO Conventions ratified by Pakistan.
During the Conference, Mr. Azam participated in the Working Group on "Harmonization of Labour Laws" and gave a presentation titled "Harmonization of Labour Laws and Policies in Pakistan in line with International Labour Standards" on behalf of CLP and the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab. Mr. Azam also gave inputs on the recommendations of the Working Group, which were presented in the Plenary Session of the Conference.
Among the Conference attendees were delegates from the ILO, the EU, representatives from member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Turkey, labour trade union representatives and employer federation representatives.
The Chief Minister of the Punjab, Mr. Shahbaz Sharif was the Chief Guest at the Conference's Inaugural Session and the President of Pakistan, Mr. Mamnoon Hussain, was the Chief Guest at the Concluding Session.
Azam & Rai partner, R.M.S. Azam, participated in the South Asia Labour Conference held under the auspices of the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab with support from the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resources Development, Government of Pakistan, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union (EU) at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore from 24-26 April 2014.
At the Conference, Mr. Azam represented the Center for Law and Policy (CLP), Lahore alongside Syed Imad-ud-Din Asad, Director CLP. The CLP is assisting the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab in its project for consolidation, simplification and rationalization of the labour and employment laws of the Punjab Province and their harmonization with ILO Conventions ratified by Pakistan.
During the Conference, Mr. Azam participated in the Working Group on "Harmonization of Labour Laws" and gave a presentation titled "Harmonization of Labour Laws and Policies in Pakistan in line with International Labour Standards" on behalf of CLP and the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab. Mr. Azam also gave inputs on the recommendations of the Working Group, which were presented in the Plenary Session of the Conference.
Among the Conference attendees were delegates from the ILO, the EU, representatives from member states of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Turkey, labour trade union representatives and employer federation representatives.
The Chief Minister of the Punjab, Mr. Shahbaz Sharif was the Chief Guest at the Conference's Inaugural Session and the President of Pakistan, Mr. Mamnoon Hussain, was the Chief Guest at the Concluding Session.
17 April 2014
Azam & Rai partner appointed on government committee for labour law reforms
Sector: Employment & Labour Laws
Azam & Rai partner, R.M.S. Azam, has been appointed by the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab on the six-member Committee for the Consolidation, Simplification and Rationalization of Labour Laws in the Punjab Province. A Notification in this regard was issued by the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab on 17 April 2014.
The Committee has been tasked, initially, with submitting a proposal, with terms of reference, to the Minister of Labour & Human Resource, Government of the Punjab, for the consolidation, simplification and rationalization of labour laws in the Punjab Province and their harmonization with International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions ratified by Pakistan.
Azam & Rai partner, R.M.S. Azam, has been appointed by the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab on the six-member Committee for the Consolidation, Simplification and Rationalization of Labour Laws in the Punjab Province. A Notification in this regard was issued by the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab on 17 April 2014.
The Committee has been tasked, initially, with submitting a proposal, with terms of reference, to the Minister of Labour & Human Resource, Government of the Punjab, for the consolidation, simplification and rationalization of labour laws in the Punjab Province and their harmonization with International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions ratified by Pakistan.
08 April 2014
Azam & Rai partner participates in Stakeholders' Consultation on Draft Punjab Labour Policy 2014
Sector: Employment & Labour Laws
Azam & Rai partner, R.M.S. Azam, participated in the Stakeholders' Consultation on the Draft Punjab Labour Policy 2014 held under the auspices of the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab and the International Labour Organization (ILO) at the Avari Hotel, Lahore on 8 April 2014.
At the Consultation, Mr. Azam represented the Center for Law and Policy (CLP), Lahore alongside Syed Imad-ud-Din Asad, Director and Ms. Hajira Qureshi, Assistant Director, CLP, which is undertaking the project for consolidation, simplification and rationalization of the labour and employment laws of the Punjab Province and their harmonization with ILO Conventions ratified by Pakistan.
The Stakeholders' Consultation was convened as a prelude to the release of the Punjab Labour Policy 2014 by the Government of the Punjab.
During the Consultation, Mr. Azam gave recommendations on the Draft Punjab Labour Policy 2014 on behalf of CLP.
Among the attendees at the Stakeholders' Consultation were the Punjab Provincial Minister for Labour & Human Resource, Raja Ashfaq Sarwar; ILO Senior Programme Officer, Mr. Saad Gilani; Secretary, Punjab Labour & Human Resource Department, Mr. Muhammad Yousuf; Commissioner, Punjab Employees Social Security, Mr. Farhan Aziz Khawaja; President of the Employers' Federation of Pakistan (EFP), Khawaja Muhammad Nauman; Deputy General Secretary of the Pakistan Workers' Federation (PWF), Mr. M. Zahoor Awan; representatives of various labour trade unions and other stakeholders.
Azam & Rai partner, R.M.S. Azam, participated in the Stakeholders' Consultation on the Draft Punjab Labour Policy 2014 held under the auspices of the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab and the International Labour Organization (ILO) at the Avari Hotel, Lahore on 8 April 2014.
At the Consultation, Mr. Azam represented the Center for Law and Policy (CLP), Lahore alongside Syed Imad-ud-Din Asad, Director and Ms. Hajira Qureshi, Assistant Director, CLP, which is undertaking the project for consolidation, simplification and rationalization of the labour and employment laws of the Punjab Province and their harmonization with ILO Conventions ratified by Pakistan.
The Stakeholders' Consultation was convened as a prelude to the release of the Punjab Labour Policy 2014 by the Government of the Punjab.
During the Consultation, Mr. Azam gave recommendations on the Draft Punjab Labour Policy 2014 on behalf of CLP.
Among the attendees at the Stakeholders' Consultation were the Punjab Provincial Minister for Labour & Human Resource, Raja Ashfaq Sarwar; ILO Senior Programme Officer, Mr. Saad Gilani; Secretary, Punjab Labour & Human Resource Department, Mr. Muhammad Yousuf; Commissioner, Punjab Employees Social Security, Mr. Farhan Aziz Khawaja; President of the Employers' Federation of Pakistan (EFP), Khawaja Muhammad Nauman; Deputy General Secretary of the Pakistan Workers' Federation (PWF), Mr. M. Zahoor Awan; representatives of various labour trade unions and other stakeholders.
24 March 2014
Azam & Rai partner participates in Stakeholders' Consultation on reform of labour laws
Sector: Employment & Labour Laws
Azam & Rai partner, R.M.S. Azam, at the invitation of the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab, participated in the Stakeholders' Consultation Session held at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore on 24 March 2014.
At the Session, Mr. Azam represented the Center for Law and Policy, Lahore, which is undertaking the project for consolidation, simplification and rationalization of the labour and employment laws of the Punjab Province and their harmonization with ILO Conventions ratified by Pakistan as part of the Pakistan-EU Trade Project to bring Pakistan's labour laws in conformity with international conventions to enable Pakistan to take advantage of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Plus status, which was accorded to Pakistan for three years by the EU in December 2013. The GSP Plus status will allow almost 20% of Pakistani exports to enter the EU market at zero tariff and 70% at preferential rates, thereby increasing Pakistan's annual exports by around USD $2 billion.
The Stakeholders' Consultation Session was convened as a prelude to the ministerial-level South Asian Labour Conference to be held in Lahore from 24-26 April 2014 under the auspices of the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab, and supported by the Government of Pakistan, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union (EU).
During the Session, Mr. Azam chaired the tripartite Working Group on the "Harmonization of Labour Laws and Policies in line with International Labour Standards" in which representatives from the government, industrial employers and labour trade union representatives gave their recommendations.
Among the attendees at the Stakeholders' Consultation were the Punjab Provincial Minister for Labour & Human Resource, Raja Ashfaq Sarwar; Provincial Minister for Human Rights and Minority Affairs, Mr. Tahir Khalil Sindhu; Parliamentary Secretary on Information, Rana Arshad Mehmood; ILO Country Director in Pakistan, Mr. Francesco d'Ovidio; representative of the European Union Delegation to Pakistan, Ms. Zoe Leffler; Punjab Assembly members, Ms. Aysha Ghaus Pasha, Ms. Saira Iftikhar and Ms. Aalia Aftab; Secretary, Punjab Labour Department, Mr. Muhammad Yousuf; Commissioner, Punjab Employees Social Security, Mr. Farhan Aziz Khawaja; Provincial Secretaries of Law, Environment and Forestry from the provinces of Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, as well as industrial employers, labour trade union representatives and other stakeholders.
Azam & Rai partner, R.M.S. Azam, at the invitation of the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab, participated in the Stakeholders' Consultation Session held at the Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore on 24 March 2014.
At the Session, Mr. Azam represented the Center for Law and Policy, Lahore, which is undertaking the project for consolidation, simplification and rationalization of the labour and employment laws of the Punjab Province and their harmonization with ILO Conventions ratified by Pakistan as part of the Pakistan-EU Trade Project to bring Pakistan's labour laws in conformity with international conventions to enable Pakistan to take advantage of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Plus status, which was accorded to Pakistan for three years by the EU in December 2013. The GSP Plus status will allow almost 20% of Pakistani exports to enter the EU market at zero tariff and 70% at preferential rates, thereby increasing Pakistan's annual exports by around USD $2 billion.
The Stakeholders' Consultation Session was convened as a prelude to the ministerial-level South Asian Labour Conference to be held in Lahore from 24-26 April 2014 under the auspices of the Labour & Human Resource Department, Government of the Punjab, and supported by the Government of Pakistan, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Union (EU).
During the Session, Mr. Azam chaired the tripartite Working Group on the "Harmonization of Labour Laws and Policies in line with International Labour Standards" in which representatives from the government, industrial employers and labour trade union representatives gave their recommendations.
Among the attendees at the Stakeholders' Consultation were the Punjab Provincial Minister for Labour & Human Resource, Raja Ashfaq Sarwar; Provincial Minister for Human Rights and Minority Affairs, Mr. Tahir Khalil Sindhu; Parliamentary Secretary on Information, Rana Arshad Mehmood; ILO Country Director in Pakistan, Mr. Francesco d'Ovidio; representative of the European Union Delegation to Pakistan, Ms. Zoe Leffler; Punjab Assembly members, Ms. Aysha Ghaus Pasha, Ms. Saira Iftikhar and Ms. Aalia Aftab; Secretary, Punjab Labour Department, Mr. Muhammad Yousuf; Commissioner, Punjab Employees Social Security, Mr. Farhan Aziz Khawaja; Provincial Secretaries of Law, Environment and Forestry from the provinces of Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, as well as industrial employers, labour trade union representatives and other stakeholders.
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