A commercial lawyer in Karachi drafts and enforces business contracts and handles disputes over payment, supply and performance. This includes recovery suits, specific performance and injunctions under the Contract Act, 1872 and the Specific Relief Act, 1877. Higher-value suits can be filed on the original side of the High Court of Sindh.
Commercial Contracts
A well-drafted contract prevents most disputes before they start. Advocate Muzamil Hassan drafts, reviews and negotiates commercial agreements under the Contract Act, 1872, including sale and supply agreements, distribution and agency contracts, service agreements, joint venture agreements, MoUs and non-disclosure agreements. We identify hidden risks, tighten payment and termination terms, and make sure your agreement can actually be enforced in a Pakistani court.
Breach of Contract & Specific Performance
When the other side fails to perform, we act quickly to protect your rights. We bring and defend claims for damages for breach of contract, and suits for specific performance under the Specific Relief Act, 1877, which are especially important in sale agreements for property and goods. Where needed, we seek interim injunctions to stop assets from being moved while the case is pending.
Recovery of Money & Commercial Dues
Unpaid invoices and dishonoured cheques can cripple a business. We file summary suits under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure for claims based on cheques and other negotiable instruments, ordinary recovery suits for commercial dues, and banking recovery cases under the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001.
Contract & Commercial Services
Drafting & Vetting
Commercial agreements drafted and reviewed to protect your interests.
Breach of Contract
Claims and defences for damages arising from broken agreements.
Specific Performance
Suits compelling the other party to complete the agreed transaction.
Recovery Suits
Summary suits on cheques and recovery of unpaid commercial dues.
Supply & Distribution
Agency, distribution, franchise and supply chain agreements.
Joint Ventures & MoUs
Structuring partnerships and collaborations on clear legal terms.
Choosing the Right Commercial Remedy
| Your problem | Usual remedy | Law |
|---|---|---|
| A cheque was dishonoured | Summary suit, and a criminal complaint where the facts support it | CPC Order XXXVII; PPC s.489-F |
| A customer has not paid invoices | Legal notice, then a recovery suit | Contract Act, 1872; CPC |
| The other side refuses to complete a deal | Suit for specific performance | Specific Relief Act, 1877 |
| A contract was broken and you lost money | Suit for damages | Contract Act, 1872, s.73 |
| A bank is claiming a finance default | Defence in the Banking Court | Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001 |
| The contract has an arbitration clause | Arbitration, or a stay of the court suit | Arbitration Act, 1940 |
How We Handle a Commercial Dispute
- Contract and evidence review. We check the agreement, invoices, emails and limitation period.
- Legal notice. A clear demand often produces payment or a settlement without a case.
- Urgent protection. Where assets or goods may be moved, we apply for an interim injunction.
- Suit or arbitration. We file in the correct forum: the District Court, the High Court of Sindh, the Banking Court or arbitration.
- Enforcement. We execute the decree or award so that the judgment produces a recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a commercial lawyer and a business lawyer?
A business lawyer mostly advises on running a company: formation, compliance and governance. A commercial lawyer focuses on the deals and disputes a business has with others, such as contracts, payments and recovery. Many matters need both, and our firm handles both.
How long do I have to file a recovery suit in Pakistan?
Many contract and recovery claims have a three-year limitation period under the Limitation Act, 1908, but the time varies with the type of claim and when it arose. Get it checked early, because a late claim can be dismissed even if it is otherwise strong.
Is a dishonoured cheque a criminal offence in Pakistan?
It can be. Section 489-F of the Pakistan Penal Code covers dishonestly issuing a cheque that is later dishonoured. A summary civil suit under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure can also be used to recover the amount.
Is a contract valid if it is not on stamp paper?
A written agreement can still be evidence of a contract, but a document that is not properly stamped can face objections in court until the duty and any penalty are paid. Have important agreements properly stamped and, where required, registered.
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