Corporate Responsibility: At S&B Durrani Law Associates, we believe that true success is achieved by balancing client objectives with ethical practices and corporate responsibility. We are committed to providing legal solutions that not only address client challenges but also help them seize new opportunities in an increasingly complex global economy. Our mission is to deliver reliable, transparent, and responsible legal services that uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
Our Legal Service Portfolio: We offer a wide array of legal services designed to support individuals, corporations, and institutions alike. Our expertise covers drafting and vetting of agreements, contracts, banking documents, guarantees, sale and conveyance deeds, gift and declaration deeds, license agreements, mortgage documents, EPC and service contracts, supply agreements, and secretarial documentation. We provide litigation support at all judicial levels, including District Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of Pakistan, in matters ranging from constitutional and corporate law to banking, civil, rent, trademark, and copyright disputes. Additionally, we assist in the drafting, stamping, and registration of mortgage, hypothecation, lien, and pledge documents before registrars and the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan. Beyond legal services, we also provide accounting support such as bookkeeping, payroll management, and tax filing to ensure clients remain compliant and financially sound.
Company Formation Services: Setting up a business requires precision and expertise, and we provide complete guidance throughout the process. From drafting, filing, and following up on name search applications to preparing Memorandums and Articles of Association (M&A), we handle every step of incorporation. We ensure smooth submission of documents with the Company Registration Office to obtain Certificates of Incorporation or Commencement of Business (for public limited companies). Our services extend to drafting board resolutions for banking purposes, issuing share certificates, and maintaining share registers, enabling clients to establish their companies seamlessly.
“Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Human Resource Services: We provide extensive HR-related legal services to support employers in managing their workforce effectively. This includes drafting employment contracts, service agreements, and providing legal guidance on hiring, termination, provident fund, gratuity, and other employee benefits. We also advise on contract labor arrangements, disciplinary documentation such as show cause notices, charge sheets, and termination letters, as well as representation in civil and labor courts. Our expertise further extends to EOBI, social security, and related regulatory matters. We assist employers in preparing HR policies, medical policies, and in establishing Provident Fund and Gratuity Fund Trusts, ensuring full compliance with labor laws and regulations.
Property Matters: Our property law services are designed to ensure secure and transparent transactions. We conduct detailed reviews of title documents and title searches at registrar and excise departments to verify property ownership. We prepare and publish public notices for property transactions, draft and finalize agreements to sell, and oversee the preparation and registration of sale deeds (conveyance deeds). We also manage coordination with property registrars, execution of sale instruments, and the safe handover or takeover of documents. Additionally, we liaise with microfilm departments to obtain registered documents quickly and complete the mutation process, giving our clients complete confidence in their property dealings.
At S&B Durrani Law Associates, we offer a wide range of legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our team specializes in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing agreements, providing litigation support, and delivering expert legal advice across corporate, commercial, property, and intellectual property matters.
Lease Agreements: We provide end-to-end legal assistance in lease matters, beginning with a thorough review of title documents to verify accurate ownership. Where necessary, we conduct title searches at the Property Registrar’s Office to ensure the lessor’s lawful title to the property. Our team manages consultations, negotiations, drafting, and finalization of lease agreements, including fixture and fittings contracts. We oversee stamping of lease documents, manage registration and handover processes, and handle microfilming and mutation to ensure compliance.
Third-Party Contracts: Our firm assists in drafting, updating, and terminating distributorship and dealership contracts, as well as agreements with vendors and service providers. This includes specialized contracts for industries such as car leasing, security services, and other business-critical arrangements.
Trademarks: We offer comprehensive trademark services, from registration to protection and enforcement. Our expertise includes preparing and filing applications, conducting follow-ups with the Trademark Office, addressing objections, and ensuring timely publication in the Trademark Journal. We also handle renewals, infringement monitoring, and initiate legal proceedings to safeguard our clients’ intellectual property rights.
Copyrights: Our copyright services cover the preparation and filing of detailed applications supported by affidavits and powers of attorney. We manage follow-ups, contest opposition proceedings, secure copyright certificates, handle renewals, and take swift action against infringements.
Litigation Services: We represent clients across all levels of the judiciary, including Civil Courts, Banking Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Our litigation services encompass civil, banking, rent, constitutional, and white-collar crime cases. We defend banks in disputes with customers, shareholding conflicts, damages and defamation suits, and employee service cases. We also manage winding-up petitions, execution proceedings, and appeals, ensuring strong representation at every stage.
Accounting Services: Beyond legal support, we also provide essential accounting services, including bookkeeping, payroll preparation, and the filing of tax returns. This ensures compliance with financial regulations while allowing businesses to focus on growth.
