DARAKHSHAN JAHAN
Legal Consultant
Karachi East
Summary
To seek and have a challenging position in legal and social professionalism, in order to build capacity and develop expertise in the Commercial, Corporate and Civil Laws for serving the Organization to compete with the world’s challenging necessities in said fields.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Lawyer/Partner In Law Firm
ARK LAW ASSOCIATES
Karachi
12.2004 - Current
- Currently working as, a Senior Lawyer/Legal Counsel/Partner , handling all legal issues including following actions, regularly appearing before High Court, District Courts, Tribunals and special courts, NAB ATC, Labour Courts
- Drafting, vetting and opinion writing on Contracts/agreements and legal documents including but not limited to toll manufacturing agreements, Confidential disclosure agreements, distribution agreements, sale purchase agreements, Insurance Contracts, Security Contracts; Memorandum of Understandings, Company By-Laws including Memorandum of Association and Article of Association, Trademark Licensing and agreements, Patents Licensing and agreements, Copyrights Licensing and agreements and Power of Attorneys;
- Handling all custom matters
- Rendering legal opinions on various matters such as property matters as well as matters and disputes related to international contract law, international commercial law, employment law, intellectual property law, taxation law and Telecommunication law;
- Civil, Family, Rent, Arbitration, constitution Petitions, Succession, Illegal Dispossession Complaints, Domestic Violence Complaints, Defamation Suits, Corporate matters including Contractual Matters, Bail, Acquittal applications, Shipping and Banking cases;
- SEMINARS / WORKSHOP/ TRAINING __________________________________________________________________________________
- Attended seminar on Trademark infringement conducted by Oxford University Press Pakistan
- One-day training workshop on Advocacy, conducted by British council;
- Three days training workshop on Advocacy, conducted by British council.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
- Gathered evidence to formulate defense or initiate legal actions.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property case with maximum amount in counterclaims.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Prepared and drafted wills, deeds and patent applications.
- Studied Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Education
B.A - Arts
University of Karachi
LLB - undefined
University of Karachi University
undefined
189. - undefined
PLC (CS) 868. PLD - undefined
kar 212. - undefined
MLD 1679 - undefined
Skills
OTHER SKILLSundefined
Accomplishments
- Civil: Contract Act, Specific Relief Act, Transfer of Property Act, Court fee Act, Stamp Valuation Act, Limitation Act, Sindh Civil Court Act, Civil Procedure Code, Sindh Civil Court Ordinance
- Additional Law Books
- For Civil: Law of Equity, Law OF Interpretation of Statutes, Land Revenue Act, Land Acquisition Act, Law of Defamation, Partition Act, Partnership Act, Companies Act, Modern Jurisprudence, General Clauses Act, Registration Act, Co-operative Societies Act, The Legal Practitioner Bar Councils Act 1973, Negotiable Instruments Act, Law of Pleadings and Conveyancing, Arbitration Act, Law of Tort and Law of Easements, Administrative Laws, Qanoon-e Shahadat Ordinance 1984, Sindh waqaf property Act , Benami Transaction Prohibition Act
- Right of Access to information Act
- Criminal: Pakistan Penal Code, Anti-Terrorism Act, Illegal Dispossession Act, Nab Ordinance, Control of Narcotic Substance Act, Anti Money Laundering Act, Islamic Hudood Laws including, women Protection Bill, Juvenile Laws, Anti-Corruption Act, Motor Vehicle Laws, Consumer Protection Laws, Arms and Explosive Laws, Cyber Crime Act, Pakistan Protection Act, F.I.A Act, Immigration Laws Police Manual, Domestic Violence prevention and protection Act, Criminal Procedure Code
- Succession: Succession Act
- Law of Inheritance
- Family: Muslim Family Law Ordinance, West Pakistan Family Court Act 1964, West Pakistan Muslim Family Rules 1961 and 1965, Child Restrain Marriages Act, Muslim Personal Law, Muslim, Shariat Application Act
- Christian Marriages act and Divorce Act, Hindu Marriages and Divorce Laws
- Dissolution of Marriages Act
- Rent: All Rent Laws.
Timeline
Senior Lawyer/Partner In Law Firm
ARK LAW ASSOCIATES
12.2004 - Current
B.A - Arts
University of Karachi
LLB - undefined
University of Karachi University
undefined
189. - undefined
PLC (CS) 868. PLD - undefined
kar 212. - undefined
MLD 1679 - undefined
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