Specific performance and personal service contracts
By Barrister Aemen Zulfikar Maluka It is a trite fact that the courts will avoid awarding specific performance of contracts in personal services contracts.Even then many lawyers insist upon adding…
Opinion : Limitation on liability for ‘Intentional or criminal misconduct or wilful violation’ and Liability Caps
By Barrister Aemen Zulfikar Maluka It is common to encounter, during contract review requests by clients, a contractor request for a limitation on liability for “intentional or criminal misconduct or…
FAQs on Pakistan Real Estate, Landlord and Tenant Laws
What does the Pakistan Real Estate, Landlord and Tenant Law Actually Consist Of? The answer to this question is neither simple, nor easy to understand given the complex terminologies you…
Buying Property in Pakistan: A Legal Guide for Overseas Pakistanis and Foreigners
This Guide seeks to enable Local and Overseas Pakistanis, as well as Foreigners wishing to invest/buy property in Pakistan.Our top legal team will be more than happy to give you…
Common question, how do you distinguish between ® and ™?
This is one of the most common queries we get from our clients and it is probably a question which has caused a lot confusion for start-ups, especially in the…
Is it important to trademark Logo before incorporation or should it be done after the company or firm is incorporated?
This is a common question often asked by our clients.We always advise them to wait. It is always better to wait to get a proper legal entity registered under which…
Has your cheque been dishonoured?
A common complaint by our clients is that a business party or friend has given them a cheque which has been ‘Dishonoured’. Hence this guide about Dishonouring of Cheques is…
Non-Profit Company Registration in Pakistan
Please contact Josh and Mak International for advice on which type of NGO / NPO best suits your needs.This article is meant for general guidance only. Below are some of…
Registration of society under Societies Registration Act, 1860
These are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding registration of society under Societies Registration Act, 1860, which our clients have been asking us.If you wish to register…
Recovery of Advance Payments
Client Question Am I able to recover some advance payments I have made under a recent contract I have signed? It seemed to be based on standard terms and I…
Qualities The Best Lawyers In Pakistan Have
No matter whether you need someone to assist you with environmental laws, drawing up legal documents, or civil matters, you will want to find the best lawyers in Pakistan to…
Legal Guide For Starting A Petrol Pump
Due to the overwhelming amount of queries we keep getting , we have set out a basic guide for setting up a petrol pump in Pakistan.If you wish to Open…
Writ Petition to Challenge Transfer of Government Employee
This was a Writ filed by our team for preventing unfair transfers of government officers.In this case three petitioners were all Divisional Accounts Officers (DAO). The petitioners were posted as…
NAB related Writ Petition for suspension of sentence as the provisions of Section 426 Cr. P.C are not applicable for seeking such relief in NAB cases
This client approached us to file a Writ Petition, assailing a judgment of the High Court dated 2012 to the extent of suspension of sentence as the provisions of Section…
Bangladesh LNG Deal , Published comments by Josh and Mak International
The Josh and Mak team thanks Mr Andrew Walker from #Interfax Natural Gas Daily for the interview this week regarding the news that #Excelerate in Bangladesh has secured $500 million…
Pakistani Tax Law Provisions Concerning International Taxation
Find out about Pakistani Tax Law Provisions Concerning International Taxation Call +92-300-5075993 Email: [email protected] This article is only meant to inform/guide our current and prospective clientele.The Federal Government has made…