Corporate & Commercial Law

Strategic Legal Solutions & Advisory for Local and Global Businesses

At SODHA & MARI LAW ASSOCIATES ADVOCATES & LEGAL CONSULTANTS, we provide comprehensive corporate advisory services tailored to meet the dynamic needs of both multinational corporations and local entities. From entity formation and restructurings to statutory filings and corporate liquidations, we offer seamless legal support to navigate Pakistan’s complex business environment.

Our firm regularly assists companies with structural changes, including the set-up of private, public, and listed companies, branch and liaison offices, company conversions, capital increases, and the issuance of shares with varying class rights. We also handle day-to-day corporate housekeeping—drafting board and shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, filing statutory returns, and managing regulatory disclosure requirements for listed entities.

Commercial Drafting & Agreement Advisory

Clear, robust contracts form the foundation of successful commercial relationships. Our team brings deep expertise to drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a complete spectrum of commercial agreements, including:

• Licensing & Technology Agreements: Structuring sound legal terms for brand, technology, and operational licensing.
• Franchise, Agency & Distributorship Agreements: Designing robust commercial frameworks for market expansion and commercial distribution networks.
• Manufacturing & Supply Contracts: Advising on toll manufacturing, supply contracts, and global trade arrangements.
• Services & Operations Agreements: Drafting clear, enforceable terms for service level management, consultancies, and vendor relationships.
• Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Protecting proprietary information and valuable trade secrets during negotiations and partnerships.
• Construction & Infrastructure Agreements: Structuring detailed contracts for major build, engineering, and infrastructure projects.
• Corporate Subscription & Real Estate Contracts: Comprehensive handling of equity subscription agreements, lease arrangements, and commercial rental contracts.

Regulatory Compliance, Due Diligence & Corporate Training

Navigating sector-specific regulations and ensuring institutional compliance is critical to mitigating business risk. Clients trust our proactive approach to risk management and corporate governance:

• Regulatory Sector Audits: Reviewing national and local legislation to identify compliance risks and align business operations with statutory requirements in Pakistan.
• Targeted Due Diligence: Conducting thorough legal due diligence across core corporate areas, including antitrust, bribery & corruption, data protection, and employment law.
• Corporate Employee Trainings: Conducting targeted training programs for executive and staff awareness on anti-bribery, anti-corruption, white-collar crime prevention, and contractual compliance.
• Trusted Counsel to Market Leaders: Representing and advising premier institutions including Lakson Group, Fauji Foundation, Mondelez Pakistan, Shell Pakistan, Robert Bosch Middle East, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Abbott Laboratories, Engro Corporation, CMA-CGM, Authentix Inc., Lotte Chemicals, and Unilever Pakistan.