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Waqas Law FirmGujrat · Pakistan
Fields of Expertise

Comprehensive legal services, practically delivered.

The firm handles matters across six areas of law — from first advice through to judgment and, where the circumstances justify it, appeal. Select an area to see what it covers, the issues clients commonly arrive with, and how the process works.

At a Glance

What each area covers.

A summary of the services provided under each practice area.

Criminal Law

Defence, bail matters, trials and appeals with strong courtroom advocacy.

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  • Pre-Arrest Bail

    Applications for protective and pre-arrest bail where there is a genuine apprehension of arrest, prepared and argued promptly.

  • Post-Arrest Bail

    Bail applications before the trial court and, where refused, before the Sessions Court and High Court.

  • Trial Defence

    Full representation through the trial: framing of charge, cross-examination of prosecution witnesses, defence evidence and final arguments.

  • FIR & Investigation Stage

    Advice and representation during investigation, including applications relating to the registration, contents or transfer of an FIR.

  • Quashment Petitions

    Challenging proceedings that are an abuse of process, through the appropriate constitutional or statutory remedy.

  • Appeals & Revisions

    Appeals and revision petitions against conviction or sentence before the Sessions Court and High Court.

Civil Litigation

Civil disputes, recovery matters, injunctions and execution proceedings.

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  • Declaratory Suits

    Suits seeking a declaration of right or title, together with consequential relief where required.

  • Recovery of Money

    Suits for recovery of amounts due under contracts, loans, cheques and business dealings, including summary procedure where available.

  • Injunctions & Stay

    Applications for temporary and permanent injunctions to preserve the position while a dispute is decided.

  • Specific Performance

    Enforcement of agreements to sell and other contracts where damages would not be an adequate remedy.

  • Damages & Compensation

    Claims for loss arising from breach of contract or actionable wrongs.

  • Execution Proceedings

    Execution of decrees, because a judgment that is never executed provides no practical relief.

Family Law

Divorce, khula, maintenance, child custody and family settlements.

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  • Khula & Dissolution of Marriage

    Suits for dissolution of marriage, including khula, before the Family Court.

  • Divorce & Talaq Procedure

    Advice on the notice and Arbitration Council procedure, and on obtaining the effective certificate.

  • Maintenance

    Claims for maintenance of a wife and children, and defence of claims where the amount sought is disputed.

  • Child Custody

    Custody and visitation applications before the Guardian Court, framed around the welfare of the child.

  • Guardianship

    Appointment of a guardian of the person or property of a minor.

  • Dower & Dowry Articles

    Recovery of dower (haq mehr) and return of dowry articles.

Property & Real Estate Law

Ownership disputes, land matters, transfers and documentation.

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  • Title & Ownership Disputes

    Suits for declaration of title and cancellation of documents affecting ownership.

  • Possession & Dispossession

    Suits for possession, and remedies where a person has been dispossessed otherwise than by due process.

  • Mutation & Revenue Matters

    Challenges to mutation entries and proceedings before the revenue hierarchy.

  • Agreements to Sell

    Drafting, review and enforcement of agreements to sell, including suits for specific performance.

  • Partition of Joint Property

    Partition suits and proceedings where co-owners cannot agree on division.

  • Pre-Purchase Due Diligence

    Verification of title, revenue record and encumbrances before money changes hands.

Corporate & Business Law

Legal advisory, contracts, company matters and compliance.

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  • Company Formation

    Advice on choosing a structure — sole proprietorship, partnership or company — and completing incorporation and registration.

  • Contracts & Agreements

    Drafting and review of supply, service, distribution, lease and employment agreements.

  • Partnership & Shareholder Matters

    Partnership deeds, shareholder arrangements and disputes between business partners.

  • Regulatory Compliance

    Advice on statutory filings and ongoing corporate obligations.

  • Commercial Recovery

    Recovery of business debts, including dishonoured cheques and unpaid invoices.

  • Legal Notices & Negotiation

    Formal notices and negotiated resolution before a matter escalates to litigation.

High Court & Constitutional Matters

Writ petitions, constitutional litigation and appellate representation.

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  • Writ Petitions

    Constitutional petitions under Article 199 challenging actions taken without lawful authority.

  • Fundamental Rights

    Petitions where a right guaranteed by the Constitution is engaged.

  • Criminal Appeals & Revisions

    Appeals against conviction or sentence, and revision petitions, before the appellate forum.

  • Civil Appeals

    Regular and second appeals from decrees of the civil courts.

  • Quashment of Proceedings

    Challenging proceedings that amount to an abuse of the process of law.

  • Service & Administrative Matters

    Challenges to administrative decisions and orders of public authorities.

The Firm's Legal Approach

A structured process, from first meeting to resolution.

Every matter follows the same disciplined sequence, so you always know what stage your case is at and what happens next.

  1. Case Evaluation

    Understanding the facts, the risks and your legal position.

    The first meeting is about establishing what actually happened and what the documents show. We identify the legal questions your matter raises, the forum it belongs in, and any time limits that are already running.

  2. Strategic Advice

    Clear options with an honest legal opinion.

    You are told where your position is strong, where it is weak, and what the realistic routes forward are — including whether litigation is the right one. No assurances are given about outcomes, because no advocate controls how a court decides.

  3. Representation

    Effective drafting, advocacy and follow-up.

    Pleadings and applications are drafted carefully, the record is prepared before each hearing, and the matter is argued on the grounds that actually carry weight. Follow-up between hearings is part of the work, not an afterthought.

  4. Client Updates

    Keeping you informed and involved throughout.

    You are told what happened at each hearing, what it means for your case and what the next step is. Decisions that belong to you are put to you clearly, with the consequences of each option explained.

  5. Resolution & Next Steps

    Concluding the matter, or advising on what follows.

    When a matter concludes, we explain what the outcome means in practice — whether that is execution of a decree, compliance with an order, an available appeal, or steps to prevent the same dispute recurring.

Why Choose Us

Choosing the right representation changes what is possible.

The firm combines legal expertise with ethical advocacy and personal attention. What that means in practice is set out below.

  • Client-Focused Representation

    Every client receives individual attention and a legal strategy built around their specific matter, not a template.

  • Honest Legal Advice

    Clear, realistic opinions without false assurances. You are told where your case is weak, not only where it is strong.

  • Strong Court Advocacy

    Careful drafting, prepared arguments and consistent follow-through in court — with the record examined before the hearing.

  • Strategic & Practical Approach

    Focused on solutions that protect long-term interests, including when the better outcome is a settlement rather than a suit.

  • Professional Ethics

    Confidentiality, integrity and respect form the foundation of the practice and govern how every matter is handled.

  • Clear Communication

    Legal position and next steps explained in plain language, so you can make informed decisions about your own case.

Not Sure Where Your Matter Fits?

Describe your situation and we'll tell you.

If you are unsure which area of law your matter falls under, contact the office — that is one of the questions a first consultation answers.

Contacting the firm does not by itself create a lawyer-client relationship. Please do not send confidential information until a relationship has been established.

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