Riaz Khalil & Co. · Islamabad
Legal advice in Pakistan for businesses and individuals, delivered virtual-first from Islamabad.
RKCO (Riaz Khalil & Co.) is a full-service firm covering ten areas of law, from corporate and commercial work to property, employment and disputes. We offer alternative fee arrangements.
- Based in
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- How we work
- Virtual-first
- How we charge
- Alternative fee arrangements
Ten areas of practice
Choose an area to see who we help and how we work.
Corporate Advisory & Consultancy
Practical legal advice on how a business is set up and run. We help owners and boards understand their options before they commit.
Corporate & Commercial Law
Legal support for the contracts and transactions a business depends on. We help you understand what you are agreeing to and what could go wrong.
Civil, Family & Criminal Litigation
Representation and advice when a matter goes to court. We explain the process, the options and the risks at each stage.
Employment, Labour & Service
Advice for employers and employees on contracts, rights and workplace disputes. We explain where each side stands under the applicable rules.
Fintech & Digital Finance
Legal guidance for businesses building or using digital financial products. We help you understand which rules and approvals may apply.
Legal Drafting & Opinion Writing
Clear, accurate legal documents and written opinions. We put agreements and advice in writing so you can rely on them and act on them.
Intellectual Property
Advice on protecting and using brands, creative work and inventions. We help you understand what you own and how to safeguard it.
Property & Land Law
Advice on buying, selling, leasing and holding property. We help you check ownership and understand the risks before you commit.
Regulatory & Compliance Advisory
Help for businesses that must follow regulatory rules. We explain what applies to you and how to build sensible compliance into daily operations.
Dispute Resolution
Help resolving disagreements through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or the courts. We help you choose the route that fits your situation.
Practice areas
We start with the practical option, then explain the legal position behind it, so you can decide what to do next.
Approach
How we work with clients
Four principles shape the way we advise.
Virtual-first
We work virtually first, so meetings, documents and advice do not depend on where you are.
Alternative fee arrangements
We offer alternative fee arrangements. [ADD FEE APPROACH WORDING APPROVED BY THE FIRM]
Commercial pragmatism
We start with the practical option, then explain the legal position behind it.
Integrity
We tell you what we cannot do for you, and we never promise an outcome.
What you receive
The written work, shown
These four layouts are fictional samples of the kind of documents we prepare. They contain no client material and no statement of law.
An advice note
Illustrative sample, not client material
- A short summary first, so you can read the answer before the detail.
- The options and their risks listed together, so you can compare them.
- Next steps, so you know what to do after reading.
A draft agreement
Illustrative sample, not client material
- Numbered clauses with headings, so any point is easy to refer to.
- Notes in the margin beside clauses that need your decision.
- Defined terms gathered in one place.
A fee proposal
Illustrative sample, not client material
- The scope of the work, and what it does not include.
- The fee basis, in plain language. [ADD FEE MODEL FROM FACTS.md]
- How to accept the proposal in writing.
A compliance checklist
Illustrative sample, not client material
- Each requirement listed with the step or document it needs.
- A status for each item, so you can see what is outstanding.
- Items that need a lawyer’s review marked clearly.
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Process
How an engagement works
Tell us what you need
Send a short message or call us. Contacting us does not create a lawyer–client relationship. [CONFIRM PROCESS WITH FIRM]
- Who:
- You, and a member of our team.
- You receive:
- An acknowledgement of your message. [CONFIRM PROCESS WITH FIRM]
We discuss your situation
We learn the facts and explain your options in plain English. [CONFIRM PROCESS WITH FIRM]
- Who:
- A lawyer from the relevant practice area.
- You receive:
- A plain-English summary of your options. [CONFIRM PROCESS WITH FIRM]
We agree scope and fees
We agree what we will do and how fees will work, including alternative fee arrangements where suitable. [CONFIRM PROCESS WITH FIRM]
- Who:
- A lawyer and you, before work begins.
- You receive:
- The scope and the fee basis in writing. [CONFIRM PROCESS WITH FIRM]
We act and keep you informed
We carry out the work and update you at each important step. [CONFIRM PROCESS WITH FIRM]
- Who:
- The lawyer responsible for your matter.
- You receive:
- The agreed documents or advice, with updates at each important step. [CONFIRM PROCESS WITH FIRM]
Jurisdictions
Based in Islamabad, acting across borders
Islamabad is our hub. The highlighted countries are the jurisdictions we are active in.
- Hub
- Active jurisdiction
- China
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Sweden
- Switzerland
Talk to us about your matter
Tell us briefly what you need and we will reply. Contacting us does not create a lawyer–client relationship.