Our Practice Areas

Our Practice Areas

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The practice of law involves counseling clients on legal matters, and advocating on their behalf in transactions and disputes with other individuals, businesses, and the government. These services are provided by attorneys licensed by the bar association within their home state. General practitioners are available to help clients with a variety of common issues, such as corporate, Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, criminal charges, Family Matters, Cyber Crimes, Constitutional Petitions etc. All of our attorneys restrict their practices to certain types of specialty cases, as the case may be.

IMMIGRATION LAW PRACTICE

Immigration laws deal with the territorial allocation or the issues innvolved for moving to the local jurisdiction. As a matter of fact, this world has become a global village and people worldwide are very well connected now as compared to pre-internet period. With this fast movement, people require a lot of migration services such as spousal relocations, family reunion, temporary stay permits, work permits, study permits, Business/Entreprenure set ups in foreign countries, Permanent change of status, Appeals to the Migration Beurus and tribunals, Asylum seeking cases on Humanitarian grounds etc.

  • We provide our best services in Business Immigration Programms introduced in various developed countries with the option of Family Relocation.
  • We provide the best of our legal assistance to the persons seeking visitor visas, study permits and work permits worldwide
  • We do provide our services for spousal and family reunion cases, asylum seeking cases & Appeals against refusals of any kind.
  • We provide services for the persons seeking permanent residency/ dual nationality on the basis of certain programms offered by various developed countries.

Business Immigration

Businesses can be formed as corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and other entities in various countries. May foreign countries like UK, USA, Canada & a lot of European countries offer nationalities to the foreign investors on the basis of setting-up an incorporation and invest in some business or property.

Family Reunion / Spousal Migration

May clients need authentic immigration lawyers to help them relocating in foreign countries on the basis of family reunion or spousal invitations to join their partners in other countries. We provide the best of our services in this sector as well. In most of the cases, people are not well equiped with the current immigration laws and they need legal assistance for their cases to file in appropriate forums. Even, the refusal cases can be appealed against and win and all this happens under one roof of our law firm.

Student Visas/ Visitor Visas / Work Permits

Naveed Law Associates also provides their apt and cogent services to the processing of Student visas, Work visas and visitors' applications worldwide with the success ration of 99.9%. We have a diversified team who look after all the services to be done in highly professional manners

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SERVICES

Intellectual property law deals with the rules for securing and enforcing legal rights to inventions, designs, and artistic works. Just as the law protects ownership of personal property and real estate, so too does it protect the exclusive control of intangible assets. The purpose of these laws is to give an incentive for people to develop creative works that benefit society, by ensuring they can profit from their works without fear of misappropriation by others.

  • We extend our services to our valuable clients in Pakistan and all over the world to secure their Trade Mark, Brand, Slogan, Design, Logo, patent, Copy Right etc.
  • We have specialist intellectual property (IP) team in all the important IP jurisdictions worldwide including in Pakistan, the United Kingdome, U.S.A, Central and Eastern Europe, and Denmark

Trademarks protect symbols, names, and slogans used to identify goods and services. The purpose is to avoid confusion, deter misleading advertising, and help consumers distinguish one brand from another. Since the goal is to distinguish, generic or purely descriptive marks may not qualify. Rights can potentially last forever, and they are obtained by simply using a mark. While not required, owners can register their marks for additional protection.

Protecting Against Infringement

Infringement refers to the unauthorized use of intellectual property. To protect against infringement, owners should take steps to put the world on notice that their rights exist. Providing notice helps deter infringement by making the owner’s rights more visible to those who might inadvertently violate them. It also triggers additional legal benefits, and puts the owner in a better position to prosecute an infringement in court, if that becomes necessary.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SERVICES

Intellectual property law deals with the rules for securing and enforcing legal rights to inventions, designs, and artistic works. Just as the law protects ownership of personal property and real estate, so too does it protect the exclusive control of intangible assets. The purpose of these laws is to give an incentive for people to develop creative works that benefit society, by ensuring they can profit from their works without fear of misappropriation by others.

  • We extend our services to our valuable clients in Pakistan and all over the world to secure their Trade Mark, Brand, Slogan, Design, Logo, patent, Copy Right etc.
  • We have specialist intellectual property (IP) team in all the important IP jurisdictions worldwide including in Pakistan, the United Kingdome, U.S.A, Central and Eastern Europe, and Denmark

Trademarks protect symbols, names, and slogans used to identify goods and services. The purpose is to avoid confusion, deter misleading advertising, and help consumers distinguish one brand from another. Since the goal is to distinguish, generic or purely descriptive marks may not qualify. Rights can potentially last forever, and they are obtained by simply using a mark. While not required, owners can register their marks for additional protection.

Protecting Against Infringement

Infringement refers to the unauthorized use of intellectual property. To protect against infringement, owners should take steps to put the world on notice that their rights exist. Providing notice helps deter infringement by making the owner’s rights more visible to those who might inadvertently violate them. It also triggers additional legal benefits, and puts the owner in a better position to prosecute an infringement in court, if that becomes necessary.

BUSINESS/CORPORATE PRACTICE

Business law deals with the creation of new businesses and the issues that arise as existing businesses interact with the public, other companies, and the government. This area of the law draws on a variety of legal disciplines, including tax law, intellectual property, real estate, sales, employment law, bankruptcy, and others. Business law attorneys specialize in transactional work, meaning they do not represent clients in court. In fact, business lawyers are often hired for the purpose of avoiding future litigation.

  • We provide our Business partners the best business/corporate solutions for their smooth business nourishment and keep them updated regarding latest legal amendments in corporate sector.
  • We provide the best of our legal assistance to the corporate entities regarding their legal affairs, litigation, contractual obligations etc
  • We do registrations of sole proprietorship, Firm on the basis of partnership, Corporate legal entities such as private and public Ltd. Companies, N.G.Os & Societies.
  • Drafting of contracts, agreements, bills, Articles & Memorandum of Association, writs.

Business Formation and Internal Agreements

Businesses can be formed as corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and other entities. Most of these business forms can be further customized to meet the needs of the company. Examples include corporations formed as “S-corps” in order to achieve tax savings, and partnerships formed as “limited partnerships” to allow some owners to participate as investors only.

Corporate Laws in Pakistan – Companies Ordinance 1984

Today the corporate sector of Pakistan is governed by Companies Ordinance of 1984. The history of corporate law in this region is much older than the history of Pakistan. Great Britain passed Companies Act in 1908 which introduced several important provisions relating to company administrations. In 1913 after five years, Companies Act of 1913 was passed in British India. Pakistan came into being on 14 August 1947 and adopted the companies Act of 1913. In 1959 a company Law Commission was set up to make laws in accordance with modern times. Report of Company Law Commission of Pakistan was published in 1960. Finally the Companies Act of 1913 was replaced by the Companies Ordinance 1984.

Main Objectives of Companies Ordinance 1984

Its main purpose is to consolidate the law related with companies and certain other associations. Second purpose is to make sure the growth of Corporate Enterprises in Pakistan. To protect the investors and creditors. This is important because foreign investments require better protection and minimum risks and hence the objective of law is to save them. Promotion of investment and development of economy

CRIMINAL LAW PRACTICE

Criminal law involves a system of legal rules designed to keep the public safe and deter wrongful conduct. Those who violate the law face incarceration, fines, and other penalties. The American criminal justice system is both complex, and adversarial in nature. With the exception of minor traffic violations, accused individuals will require the assistance of an attorney.

  • The essence of criminal law is about justice – ensuring that the client receives a fair trial, but also that society is protected and those who have done wrong are punished and rehabilitated.
  • Criminal law covers everything; from small misdemeanours, to big heinous crimes, fraud and white-collar crime. It can also involve international relations and multiple jurisdictional rules, particularly concerning issues such as extradition, money-laundering, cross-border crimes and terrorism.
  • We deal with broad range of matters including murder, rape, robbery, injury, harassment, fraud, offences against the person & property, sexual offences, white collar crimes etc.
  • Our services include, but not limited to, filing the case/s; bails; trials; Private Complaint; Investigation; visiting prisons; taking witness statements; checking medical reports; liaising with court personnel, police and probation officers; filing pleas and motions; criminal writs i.e habeas corpus etc..

Law enforcement agencies have the responsibility of investigating alleged crimes. Procedural rules are in place to ensure police officers respect the constitutional rights of the citizens they investigate. When a defense attorney challenges the legality of a criminal prosecution, most times the dispute is a result of procedural violations by the police.

Protecting Your Rights.

Discovery proceedings are another critical stage in a criminal case. This is when the defendant can demand that the prosecutor turn over copies of all of the evidence gathered by law enforcement. In DUI and DWI cases especially, the police reports, lab results, video recordings, and other items will likely determine whether the case settles or continues on to trial. To make informed decisions, the defendant must obtain these materials

Family Laws

The term “Family Law” encompass all such laws, which relate to marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody of children Marriage as recognized in the Muslim faith is a civil contract that legalizes the relationship between a man and a woman and creates rights and obligations amongst themselves. Essentially, a marriage is solemnized when a man offers to marry a woman and she accepts, the consideration being the dower amount. This is regulated by the Muslim Family Laws, 1961, which prescribes the form of the marriage contract (nikahnama) which contains the details of the bride and bridegroom, the fact that both of them have agreed to marry each other and the amount of dower payable to the wife as consideration. A very important column in the nikahnama is column 18, which pertains to whether rights of divorce have been given by the husband to the wife, also known as ‘Tallaq-e-Tafveez’. I shall advert to this very important aspect later on. The marriage is to be registered with the Nikah Registrar who has been licensed to perform such function.
Naveed Law Associates are providing their best services in Family matters. The services include:

  • Family settlement & Divorce cases
  • Child custody under Guardian and Wards Act
  • Determination of inheritance and protection of child's rights
  • Suits for recovery of maintenance, dowry articles and Khula
  • Protection of conjugal rights and inter alia

History of codification through Family Law Ordinance: The British left the Muslim Family Law pertaining to nikah and divorce uncodified. The problems that arose were thus bequeathed to the judiciary to sort out. Evidence of nikah was established through unreliable sources and divorce was allowed in the chaotic manner that characterised the male-dominated Muslim society. After 1947, after prime minister Muhammad Ali Bogra remarried against the wishes of his first wife (who was an APWA activist), an effort was made to codify laws pertaining to nikah, divorce and remarriage. In 1955, the Commission on Marriage and Family Laws prepared a Report safeguarding, inter alia, the rights of the woman. The Commission was headed by Justice Abdur Rasheed. It comprised seven members, three women and four men. The Report was written by Justice Abdur Rasheed while a dissenting note to the Report was appended by Maulana Ehtesham-ul-Haq Thanvi, the cleric member of the Commission. The said 'alim' was descended from the famed author of Bahishti Zevar, a guide-book for the married woman that denies her fundamental rights.

Salient features of Muslinm Family Law Ordinance 1961

The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961 adopted some of the provisions of the Report of the Marriage and Family Laws Commission, aiming to reform divorce law and inheritance law relating to orphaned grandchildren, introduce compulsory marriage registration, place restrictions on the practice of polygamy, and reform the law relating to dower and maintenance in marriage and divorce, as well as to amend existing legislation with relation to marriage age. 1. Succession. (Section 4) In the event of death of any son or daughter of the propositus before the opening of succession, the children of such son or daughter, if any, living at the time the succession opens, shall per stripes, receive a share equivalent to the share which such son or daughter, as the case may be, would have received if alive. 2. Registration of marriage. (Section 5) Every marriage solemnized under Muslim Law shall be registered. 3. Union Council Registration Process: (Section 5) For the purpose of registration, the Union Council shall grant licenses to one or more persons, to be called Nikah Registrars, but in no case shall more than on Nikah Registrar be licensed for any one Ward. 4. Marriage Record: (Section 5) The form of nikahnama, the registers to be maintained by Nikah Registrars. This records to be preserved by Union Councils and copies of nikhanama shall be supplied to parties, and the fees to be charged . Any person may, on payment of the prescribed fee, if any, inspect at the office of the Union Council the record preserved under sub-section (5), or obtain a copy of any entry therein. 5 Polygamy. (Section 6) If a person want to contract a second marriage , while his first marriage is existing , he shall have to acquire permission from Arbitration Council and marriage without such permission shall not be registered . 6 Permission from first wife : (Section 6) On receipt of the application, Chairman shall ask the applicant and his existing wife or wives each to nominate a representative, and the Arbitration Council if satisfied that the proposed marriage is necessary and just, grant, the permission applied for marriage. 7 Payment of Dower: (Section 6) Any man who contracts another marriage without the permission of the Arbitration Council shall, pay immediately the entire amount of the dower whether prompt or deferred, due to the existing wife or wives, which amount, if not so paid, shall be recoverable as arrears of land revenue; and Incase of conviction upon complaint may be punished with the simple imprisonment which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 8 Talaq/ Divorce (Section 7 ) Any man who wishes to divorce his wife shall, as soon as may be after the pronouncement of talaq in any form whatsoever, give the chairman a notice in writing of his having done so, and shall supply a copy thereof to the wife. A person fail to do so shall be punishable with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year.

CYBER CRIMES

Crimes that use computer networks or devices to advance other ends include: Fraud and identity theft (although this increasingly uses malware, hacking and/or phishing, making it an example of both "computer as target" and "computer as tool" crime) Information warfare. Phishing scams. Cybercrime may threaten a person or a nation's security and financial health.[4] Issues surrounding these types of crimes have become high-profile, particularly those surrounding hacking, copyright infringement, unwarranted mass-surveillance, child pornography, and child grooming. There are also problems of privacy when confidential information is intercepted or disclosed, lawfully or otherwise.
Naveed Law Associates are providing their best services in cyber matters. The services include:

  • Reputation Damage and Compensation
  • Subpoenas and discovery against attackers
  • Cyber bullying penalties and damages
  • Proactive guidance to protect against future attacks or violations
  • Search and investigation services of the IP addresses and the physical locations of the attackers

Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Anusha Rehman said that the amended “Electronic Crime Bill 2016” will be made a law next week to affectively deal with cyber crimes in the country. The amended Bill will be presented before the National Assembly on August 1 (Monday) and would get an easy sail to become a law.

Salient features of bill

Up to five year imprisonment, PKR 10 million fine or both for hate speech, or trying to create disputes and spread hatred on the basis of religion or sectarianism. Up to five year imprisonment, PKR 5 million fine or both for transferring or copying of sensitive basic information. Up to PKR 50 thousand fine for sending messages irritating to others or for marketing purposes. If the crime is repeated, the punishment would be three months imprisonment and a fine of up to PKR 1 million rupees. Up to three year imprisonment and a fine of up to PKR 0.5 million for creating a website for negative purposes. Up to one year imprisonment or a fine of up to PKR 1 million for forcing an individual for immoral activity, or publishing an individual’s picture without consent, sending obscene messages or unnecessary cyber interference. Up to seven year imprisonment, a fine of PKR 10 million or both for interfering in sensitive data information systems. Three month imprisonment or a PKR 50 thousand fine or both for accessing unauthorised data. Three year imprisonment and a fine of up to PKR 5 million for obtaining information about an individual’s identification, selling the information or retaining it with self. Up to three year imprisonment and a fine of up to PKR 0.5 million for issuing a sim card in an unauthorised manner. Up to three year imprisonment and fine of up to PKR 1 million rupees for making changes in a wireless set or a cell phone. Up to three year imprisonment and a fine of up to PKR 1 million for spreading misinformation about an individual.

CIVIL LITIGATION

Naveed Law Associates is a law firm having vast experience and expertise in civil litigation. From filing a civil suit till its decree and execution, we provide our apt and cogent legal assistance to our clients. Civil litigation is one of the trickiest works that involves a lot of patience, research and brain work.

  • Our team of civil litigation lawyers is more than capable of handling every aspect of your case from start to finish, ensuring you receive appropriate compensation and a favorable relief. Whether your case relates to:
    • A stay matter with consequential relief
    • Declaration with permanent injunction
    • Succession Certificates
    • Specific performance
    • Employer/Employee Disputes
    • Compensation/Damages Claims
    • Recovery of debts
    • Division/Partition of Property or Assets
    • Inquests

Civil Matters

The term civil litigation refers to a legal dispute between two or more parties that seek money damages or specific performance rather than criminal sanctions. A lawyer who specializes in civil litigation is known as a litigator or trial lawyer. The term civil litigation refers to a legal dispute between two or more parties that seek money damages or specific performance rather than criminal sanctions. A lawyer who specializes in civil litigation is known as a litigator or trial lawyer. Lawyers who practice civil litigation represent parties in trials, arbitrations and mediations before administrative agencies, foreign tribunals, and federal, state, and local courts. Several common types of civil litigation include environmental law, housing law, products liability, intellectual property, labor and employment, and antitrust.