Business & Commercial Law
Business & Corporate Lawyers in Lahore
Contracts, unpaid invoices, partner disagreements and company matters. We advise businesses and their owners in Lahore and across Pakistan, and represent them when a dispute reaches court.
Led by Shafique Ahmed
The lawyer who leads Shafique Law Associates
Free first consultation
Consultations are free of charge
Mozang Chungi, Lahore
6-Begum Road, opposite Punjab Bar Lawyers Hostel
Office hours 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Business & Commercial Law
Legal advice that fits how your business runs
Shafique Law Associates is led by Shafique Ahmed. We work with company directors, partnerships, sole proprietors and people starting a business.
Much of our business work happens before there is any dispute: reviewing a contract before it is signed, setting out terms between partners, or sending a legal notice before a payment problem grows. When court action is needed, we act in civil and commercial proceedings.
All practice areasWhat we handle
Business matters we take on
Contracts & Agreements
Drafting and review
We draft and review supply, service, distribution and partnership agreements under the Contract Act, 1872, and explain the clauses that carry risk for you before you sign.
Ask about thisRecovery of Money
Unpaid invoices and dishonoured cheques
We send legal notices and file recovery suits, including summary suits under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure where the claim rests on a cheque or other negotiable instrument.
Ask about thisCompany & Corporate Matters
Companies Act, 2017
We advise companies, directors and shareholders on matters under the Companies Act, 2017, including disputes between shareholders and issues that involve the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
Ask about thisCommercial Disputes
When business relationships break down
Disputes with partners, suppliers, distributors and customers can often be settled through negotiation or arbitration. Where they cannot, we represent businesses in civil and commercial proceedings.
Ask about thisFirst steps
Before you sign a business contract
Four points that cause most of the disputes we see.
01
Name the parties correctly
Use the exact legal name and registration details of the company or firm you are dealing with.
02
Fix the payment terms
Price, payment dates, and what happens if payment is late.
03
Plan the exit
How either side can end the agreement, and how much notice is needed.
04
Choose the forum
Whether disputes go to the courts of a named city or to arbitration.
Questions
Business law questions
Short answers to questions clients ask us. Every case turns on its own facts, so speak to us before acting on any of them.
A customer has not paid. What should I do first?
Collect the invoices, delivery records and correspondence, then send a formal legal notice demanding payment by a set date. Many payment disputes settle at this stage. If not, a recovery suit can be filed, and a summary suit may be available where the debt rests on a cheque.
What happens if a cheque bounces?
The payee can file a civil suit to recover the amount and may also lodge a criminal case under section 489-F of the Pakistan Penal Code, which applies where a cheque is issued dishonestly to repay a loan or meet an obligation. The right approach depends on the facts.
Can you review a contract before I sign it?
Yes. We read the whole agreement, point out the clauses that carry risk for you, and suggest changes you can send to the other side before signing.
Do you advise on matters involving the SECP?
Yes. We advise companies, directors and shareholders on matters under the Companies Act, 2017, including issues that involve the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
Do you act for businesses outside Lahore?
Yes. We are based in Lahore and also act for businesses in other cities in Pakistan. Call us with the details and we will tell you how we can help.
Reviewed by Shafique Ahmed, Shafique Law Associates, Lahore. Last reviewed: 30 October 2026. This page explains Pakistani business and commercial law in general terms. It is not legal advice on your case. For advice, contact us with the details of your matter.
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Phone
Office
1st Floor, Hussain Elahi Building, 6-Begum Road, opposite Punjab Bar Lawyers Hostel, Mozang Chungi, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan.
Office hours
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM