Out of Court
Where appropriate, an accepted matter may be approached through professional communication, negotiation, mediation, settlement, arbitration-related strategy or another suitable out-of-court route.
Multinational Companies
Legal Support for Multinational Companies
Your business in Pakistan. One organised local point of support.
Multinational Companies
One local professional platform
Operating, investing or expanding in another country can create local legal, regulatory, contractual and commercial requirements.
SS Legal provides Multinational Companies, foreign investors and international businesses with one organised professional point of support for accepted legal matters in Pakistan.
Our role is to understand the company’s objective, identify relevant risks and requirements, determine the appropriate strategic direction and coordinate the professional resources required in Pakistan.
Before Entering or Expanding in Pakistan
Understanding the local position
Before entering a market, investing, acquiring an interest, forming an important commercial relationship or making a major commitment, understanding the local position matters.
Accepted matters may involve market-entry-related legal strategy, investment matters, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, shareholder arrangements, major agreements, property matters, business acquisitions, regulatory considerations and exit planning.
Where Support Is Required
Accepted Pakistan-related requirements
While Operating in Pakistan
Once a multinational company is operating in Pakistan, legal-support requirements may arise across agreements, contractual relationships, corporate and commercial matters, property and investment matters, joint ventures, ownership issues, recoveries, regulatory matters, disputes, negotiations and settlements.
Regulatory & Government Authorities
Where an accepted matter requires engagement with regulatory bodies, government departments, public authorities or other relevant institutions, SS Legal coordinates the appropriate professional support and course of action subject to applicable laws and procedures in Pakistan.
Investments, Joint Ventures & Important Transactions
Depending on the accepted scope, SS Legal may coordinate professional support for foreign investment, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, share acquisitions, business acquisitions, corporate restructuring, investment agreements, shareholder arrangements and transaction-related regulatory matters.
Agreements & Contractual Relationships
An important commercial agreement should do more than record a transaction. It should clearly address the relationship, rights, responsibilities, financial obligations, performance expectations, risk allocation, dispute mechanisms and exit arrangements.
For companies with continuing requirements, support may be structured through a Corporate Monthly Retainership.
When a Problem Develops
Understanding the complete position
Multinational companies may encounter problems involving commercial contracts, business relationships, joint ventures, shareholders, suppliers, distributors, franchise relationships, property, investments, recoveries, regulatory matters, financial exposure or business exits.
SS Legal helps understand the complete position, identify the company’s objective, assess available options and coordinate the appropriate strategic and professional response.
In Court
Where court proceedings, advocacy or legal representation are required, SS Legal coordinates the appropriate Panel of Advocates according to the nature and jurisdiction of the accepted matter.
What the Multinational Client Gains
One Local Point of Support
A multinational company may have headquarters, regional management, directors, investors and decision-makers operating across different countries and time zones.
SS Legal provides one organised point of support in Pakistan for accepted legal matters, reducing the need for international management to independently coordinate disconnected professional resources.
Local Professional Support
One organised professional platform for accepted Pakistan-related legal matters.
Strategic Direction
A course of action structured around the company’s actual objective.
Commercial Understanding
Relevant legal considerations viewed alongside commercial, financial, investment and operational implications.
Professional Coordination
Relevant professional resources coordinated according to the requirements of the matter.
Continuity
Through an appropriate retainership, the company can maintain an ongoing professional relationship.
YOUR GLOBAL BUSINESS.YOUR MATTERS IN PAKISTAN.ONE ORGANISED LOCAL POINT OF SUPPORT.
STRATEGY-LED. SOLUTION-FOCUSED. PROFESSIONALLY COORDINATED.