Chaudhry and Chaudhry Associates
Our Services
Litigation and Case Management
Constitutional Matters
This section is providing advice and pursuing cases in constitutional and writ matters in different superior courts. Parliamentary briefs in different constitutional and legal matters are prepared in consultation with this section. It is consisting on experts and researchers in constitutional and legal matters.
Civil Matters
This section manages cases and handles litigation in civil courts related to various civil matters. It comprises expert lawyers and professionals with extensive experience in civil matters. The section provides advice on civil matters to prevent future complications and complex civil litigation. Its pre-business advice safeguards clients from potential legal complications and future litigation. Advisory services are available at all stages of business dealings, settlements, and contract drafting.
Criminal Matters
The Criminal Research and Litigation Section deals with criminal matters and conducts research on criminal aspects, criminology, delinquency, and emerging criminal trends in society. Each lawyer in this section is an expert and understands the psychology of crime. It manages criminal cases before magistracy and other criminal courts in the country, handling bail, parole, prosecution, and defense matters with well-known, expert, and experienced lawyers. Additionally, this section compiles and publishes research reports and articles on different crimes, criminal tendencies, and precautionary measures for safeguarding against crimes.
Parliamentary and Legislative Drafting
Parliamentary Counsels
Parliamentary Counsels provide services in drafting of different parliamentary instruments like Questions, Resolutions, Motions, Adjournment Motions, Privilege Motions, Calling Attention Notices and Parliamentary Briefs for use of the Parliamentarians i.e. Members of Senate, Members of National Assembly (MNA) and Members of Provincial Assembly (MPA).
Legislative Drafters
Experienced Legislative Drafters and constitutional experts provide services for drafting of different types of bills for introduction in the Senate, National Assembly or Provincial Assemblies including:
- Drafting bills for new legislative proposals/legislations;
- Drafting amending bills;
- Drafting amendments in already under-consideration bills; and
- Preparing necessary briefs for different stages of legislation and parliamentary proceedings.
Other Services
Service & Labour Affairs
Service and Labour Affairs Division is also an important Division of the Firm which is handing different matters under the Civil Servants Act, 1973 (LXXI of 1973), before their Competent Authorities and in the Federal Service Tribunal for Federal Government servants. Similarly, this Division is also handling matters of Provincial Government servants in different Provincial Services Tribunals and other relevant authorities.
Intellectual Property Law
This Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Rights Division provides services for :
- Registration of copyrights;
- Registration of trade marks;
- Registration and grant of patents;
- Registration of designs;
- Registration of integrated circuits; and
- in other matters relating to different aspects of intellectual property rights and their protection, etc.
We conduct research on various aspects of intellectual property rights (IPRs) and their impact on business, trade, and industry. Our division is globally competitive in IPR services, offering advice on international IPR registration under treaties and conventions.
Women Rights, Gender & Family Law
Our division addresses human rights challenges with professionalism, tackling violations and defending cases in court. We also emphasize women’s rights, handled by our women lawyers. Our experts conduct research on human and women’s rights, gender issues, and reforms.
Additionally, we manage family matters like divorce, child custody, and matrimonial disputes, upholding social and family values. Our division also offers conciliation and mediation services for peaceful family dispute resolutions in line with traditions and status.
Tax Management & Accounting
Our Tax and Accounting Division, staffed with specialized consultants, handles complex taxation and accounting matters. We provide services for business accounts, bookkeeping, and expert tax consultation. We manage Income Tax Return preparation, submissions, and correspondence with tax authorities, resolving issues through representation.
Additionally, our experts handle various tax matters, including sales tax and Federal Excises. We offer consultancy services to develop tax management modules and payment systems, ensuring seamless tax processes. Our advisory services are available year-round at our premises or the client’s location, ensuring trouble-free services for permanent clients.
Trade, Investment & Corporate Law
Globalization has made trade, investment, and corporate matters intricate. Our firm offers expert guidance in business, trade, investment, and corporate affairs. We prepare feasibility studies and assist in contractual matters, partnership creation, and reporting.
Expert corporate lawyers handle incorporation and litigation under various corporate laws. Additionally, we conduct research on trade and investment issues to guide prospective businessmen and investors.
International Trade, WTO, SPS & TRIPS
With the WTO Agreement, international trade has evolved significantly, demanding specialized consultancy for safeguarding business interests and maintaining competitiveness in the global free market economy. This division of our firm caters to domestic and international business needs, ensuring compliance with various WTO agreements (SPS, TBT, TRIPS) through expert guidance in international trade and business matters.
Real Estate Advisory & Management
Our Tax and Accounting Division, staffed with specialized consultants, handles complex taxation and accounting matters. We provide services for business accounts, bookkeeping, and expert tax consultation. We manage Income Tax Return preparation, submissions, and correspondence with tax authorities, resolving issues through representation.
Additionally, our experts handle various tax matters, including sales tax and Federal Excises. We offer consultancy services to develop tax management modules and payment systems, ensuring seamless tax processes. Our advisory services are available year-round at our premises or the client’s location, ensuring trouble-free services for permanent clients.
Energy & Petroleum Law
Pakistan’s energy sector is critical due to severe resource shortages. Our firm has engaged high-tech professionals to address electricity and petroleum issues. We efficiently manage electricity affairs and engage consultants for long-term solutions.
The petroleum sector covers oil, gas, coal, LPG, and more. We’ve launched a monthly newsletter, “Pakistan Energy News,” to foster coordination, knowledge-sharing, and interaction among energy experts, lawyers, and consultants. The newsletter includes research articles, interviews, news, and energy-related ads.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Law
Our specialized team focuses on Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals Law, providing essential services. We aid healthcare providers and pharmaceutical entities in regulatory compliance, licensing, certification, and understanding pharmaceutical patents and regulations. We’re your trusted legal partner, ensuring your operations adhere to the law in these intricate industries.
Environmental Law
Environment and life go together. Consultants and experts in environment provide advice and guidance in different environmental issues relating to business, industrial and ordinary stakeholders for a safer and green environment and protection of environment under different laws in the country.
This Division is relying on the services and advice of eminent environmentalists and experts in the field which are available to educate and promote green and safe environment in the light of environment laws, etc.
Agri-Business, Food Safety & Security
Pakistan is an agrarian economy. Firm has developed an expertise in different areas of agribusiness to procure maximum quality products from agricultural sector to ensure maximum returns.Similarly, firm has carried on studies in the fields of food safety and food security in the light of SPS and TBT Agreements of WTO. It is providing all consultancy services in all areas relating to food safety and food security in national and international perspectives.