Inves-Legis Consulting (Pvt.) Ltd. is a Legal and Foreign Investment Advisory Company, committed to provide efficient legal services to its clients with professionalism, integrity, and expertise. Our team of dedicated and experienced lawyers having expertise in investment, corporate, treaty arbitration, commercial litigation and mediation services provides personalized legal solutions, ensuring the best outcomes for individuals and businesses. Inves-Legis is here to navigate you through the complex regulatory and legal frameworks ranging from advising on best investment opportunities to protecting rights of its clients on legal foras.
Legal Services: Our dedicated team having expertise in Foreign Investment and Commercial Litigation provides legal advice and representation in matters pertaining to investment and commercial disputes, ensuring swift and prompt legal remedies to protect rights of its valuable clients which include but are not limited to the following services:
Commercial Litigation, Investment Arbitration & Mediation Services – Ms. Ghulam Safia.
Inves-Legis has its pool of experts in Commercial arbitration and mediation through internationally certified mediators, skilled arbitrators and professional lawyers. Our experts provide strategic representations in contentious matters, including civil, commercial and investment disputes, and zealously advocate in courts and arbitral tribunals to protect the legal interests of our clients.
Regulatory Services
1: FBR & SECP Litigation and Regulatory Services
Navigate tax and corporate compliance issues with confidence through our specialised FBR and SECP advice and litigation services. We provide effective solutions to disputes and regulatory challenges. We offer the following services:
If you are looking to establish a new business in Pakistan and are uncertain about the potential business opportunities in Pakistan, don't need to worry; we are here to extend our legal and financial expertise in finding potential business and market assessment. Inves-Legis also provides legal services and advisory on the following:
Inves-Legis is a unique blend of practising and in-house expert counsels who ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory frameworks on all steps of business ventures. We provide comprehensive guidance to mitigate compliance risks and offer the following services and advice on:
2: Consumer Protection Litigation Services – Mr. Shanawar Iqbal Chughtai
Defend your rights as a consumer with our robust legal support. We handle claims to ensure justice against unfair practices and breaches of consumer trust.
Constitution/Public Interest Matters Litigation Services. Championing public interest and constitutional rights, our legal team addresses matters of public importance. We strive for justice and uphold the rule of law. We offer the following services:
3: Intellectual Property and Trademark – Mr. Abdul Basit
Inves-Legis deals with all aspects of the needs of its clients’ business ventures and gives importance to the protection of the ownership of intellectual property and trademarks of its clients. We ensure that the intellectual property and trademark of our clients are duly protected and not violated, forfeited or copied in any manner due to weak legal or policy regimes. We provide robust legal support and guidance to ensure that international standards on Intellectual property and trademarks are in place and duly regarded.
4: Mergers and Acquisitions
Apart from a dedicated team of professional lawyers, in-house legal researchers, Inves-Legis also has a team of professionals and sector specialists. The specialist, coupled with lawyers and in-house researchers, extends their support in matters of mergers and acquisitions, ensuring all legal formalities and necessities are duly regarded, and the rights and interests of our clients are safeguarded simultaneously.
Profile of Dr Raheem Awan (Investment and Treaty Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation)
Dr. Muhammad Raheem Awan – Founder Director Law & Corporate Affairs
Dr. Awan’s exceptional legal expertise in criminal, constitutional law, particularly in the domains of foreign direct investment (FDI), international arbitration, and investment treaty disputes, makes him uniquely suited to address the critical challenges faced by Pakistan in these areas. Dr. Awan is a foreign-qualified PhD in Law with over 23 years of diverse national and international experience in senior executive roles, academia, and legal practice. His professional journey demonstrates a consistent commitment to excellence, innovation, and impactful contributions across multiple sectors, especially the justice sector of Pakistan.
Profile of Syed Muhammad Hanif Shah – Chief Executive Officer/ Director
Spanning over more than three decades, Mr. Shah has diverse experience of working in Provincial and Federal Government. He has remained involved in different segments of Policy, Planning and Implementation throughout his entire career.
With such a versatile background and experience, he is now fully engaged in the Business Sector by connecting the dots to navigate through the complex regulatory mechanism to ensure ease of doing business in its true perspective.
The galaxy of subject specialists, retired civil and military bureaucracy aligned with this forum, has made this complex navigation absolutely seamless.
Dedicated Research , Expert Opinion/ Advisory, Negotiation, Contract & Report Writing Services
Inves-Legis has a dedicated unit called “LAW DOCTORS” comprising international Qualified PhD experts having specialisations in their respective fields. At the moment, our team comprises Law Doctors with speciality in:
LAW DOCTORS
1: Dr. Muhammad Raheem Awan - PhD in Foreign Investment and Arbitration: Protection of Foreign Direct Investment, Investment and Treaty Arbitration, Commercial mediation and arbitration and enforcement of Foreign Judgements and awards.
2: Dr. Samza Fatima – PhD in Corporate Governance and Compliance: Corporate governance and compliance.
3: Dr. Muhammad Bilal – PhD in Anti-Dumping Laws and Policies: Anti-Dumping Laws and Policies.
4: Dr. Aamir Maher - PhD in Corporate Social Responsibility: Corporate Social Responsibility.
Hence, Inves-Legis has a pool of experts to undertake complex legal issues, problems and propositions to provide specialised legal support/advice on drafting, negotiating, execution and implementation of agreements, treaties, contracts and policy documents. Safeguard your transactions with our meticulous attention to legal details.
IN-HOUSE EXPERTS
1: Ghulam Safia - Commercial Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation Services
Ghulam Safia is highly committed to Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). She promotes amicable solutions through mediation and reconciliation, particularly in sensitive family matters. Her approach helps families resolve conflicts with dignity and minimal conflict. Her areas of practice explicitly include Family dispute mediation, Restorative approaches to family conflicts, and negotiated settlements in civil disputes. She is dedicated to ethical practice and providing cost-effective solutions, making her an ideal choice for clients seeking resolution outside of protracted litigation.
2: Sidra Mahmood Sadozai - Commercial Contract Disputes
Sidra Mahmood Sadozai is a highly experienced legal and development professional with 12 years of extensive national and international experience in the Justice, Rule of Law, Social, Humanitarian, and Community Development sectors. She has been actively involved in litigation in the Higher Courts of Pakistan for the past 10 years. She has served as Country Head of Programme Development and Donor Relations in Afghanistan and managed projects for organisations like UNICEF and New Life Organisation.
3: Amna Malik – Strategic Litigation and Advisory
Amna Malik, a dynamic Advocate of the High Court with nine years of professional practice, leads complex litigation and legal strategy with confidence and clarity. Known for her strong leadership, decisive advocacy, and commitment to justice, she has built a reputation for guiding clients through high-stakes civil, criminal, family, and corporate matters with precision and integrity. Her ability to combine strategic thinking with effective courtroom presence makes her a trusted legal advisor and a commanding professional voice in the legal community.
4: Chaudhry Saad Bin Shafique - Civil, Criminal & Family
Chaudhry Saad Bin Shafique is an Advocate High Court with nine years of experience. He is a highly committed practising lawyer in the field of law with a strong command of critical analysis of various statutory laws of Pakistan. Recognised for independent leadership, integrity and sustained contribution on the promotion and production of fundamental rights, access to justice and rule of law. Considerable experience in the justice sector, research and coordination. Conducting several civil, criminal, as well as family matters at various courts of law. Conducting various trials related to gender based violence. Delivered various lectures at the bar association on professional training and policy matters. Conducted detailed research on various aspects of corporate, Arbitration, Business, Special laws, & Commercial litigation. Formulated various rules and regulations along with policies to avoid corruption in bar associations. He also gave his services to the Rawalpindi Bar Association as the Joint Secretary of the Rawalpindi Bar Association.
5: Abdul Basit - Intellectual Property and Trademark
Mr Basit has completed his LLM in International Trade Law from the International Islamic University, Islamabad (2017-2020). Currently, he is in Legal Practice as an Advocate.
6: Shanawar Iqbal Chughtai - Consumer Protection Litigation Services
Shanawar Iqbal Chughtai is an Advocate at the High Court, whose robust expertise in Civil Litigation provides a strong foundation for handling consumer protection matters. He is adept at managing diverse caseloads and providing end-to-end services necessary for pursuing or defending consumer claims. His comprehensive background in the complexities of civil law and procedure makes him qualified to provide effective advocacy in consumer protection litigation and tribunal settings.
7: Maira Hameed - Criminal, Family & Mediation Services
Maira Hameed is a committed Advocate of the High Court with four years of experience in family and criminal law, bringing strong litigation capability and a deep dedication to justice. She has completed her LL.M. in Human Rights Law, further strengthening her expertise in rights-based advocacy and legal reform. Skilled in legal drafting, research, and client representation. She consistently delivers strategic and result-oriented solutions. With training in mediation and mediation advocacy, she combines alternative dispute resolution skills with solid courtroom experience to achieve effective outcomes for her clients.
8 Tahira Ashraf - Civil, Criminal, Family & Tax Services
Tahira Ashraf is a results-driven Advocate of the High Court, combining strong academic advancement through her LL.M. in Human Rights Law. Studies with extensive hands-on experience across family, criminal, civil, and tax matters. She has independently represented clients before the High Court and District Courts, demonstrating proficiency in legal drafting, research, and courtroom advocacy. Her background includes significant coordination roles supporting legal reform initiatives, policy development, and cross-institutional collaboration. With expertise in tax law, including return filings, registrations and compliance, she delivers comprehensive and client-focused legal services.
9 Riffat Shaheen – In-house Expert
Riffat Shaheen, a holder of an LLB degree from NUST. She has strong experience in project Coordination, stakeholder engagement and Humanitarian Advocacy. She is Skilled in organising awareness campaigns, legal education sessions and multi-partner events in coordination with the student body and social organisations. She is also certified with Refugee and Asylum Laws and International Humanitarian Law, with active membership in ICCA. She has a strong ability to manage communication, facilitate external partners and deliver impactful community initiatives focused on the human rights of refugees and social development.
10 Azhar Amin – In-house Expert
Rana Azhar Amin is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as an Advocate for five years in civil and criminal matters.