Nabi Bux Laghari
Karachi
Summary
- Dynamic and accomplished legal professional with over eight years of extensive litigation, advisory, and public interest experience across Pakistan’s civil, criminal, constitutional, and regulatory sectors.
- As an advocate of the High Court, with reported judgments to my credit, I have successfully led complex litigation involving employment disputes, technology-related matters, regulatory compliance, and constitutional petitions under Article 199.
- My practice reflects a deep understanding of statutory interpretation, trial and appellate advocacy, and institutional accountability.
- As the Founder and Principal Attorney of Laghari & Laghari Law Associates, I have represented individuals, corporations, and financial institutions before High Courts, specialized tribunals, and key regulatory bodies such as NAB and FIA.
- My work spans criminal trials, corporate advisory, tax and banking litigation, and administrative justice, with a particular emphasis on labor rights, service regularization, and public sector governance.
- Alongside my professional career, I am passionately committed to pro bono legal service, and access to justice initiatives. For the past year, I have been providing free legal aid to survivors of gender-based violence, including women and children affected by sexual assault, under the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act, 2021, in Karachi.
- I independently counsel, represent, and advocate for victims who are economically marginalized, and socially excluded from the justice system. This service reflects my unwavering belief in inclusive legal empowerment and ethical lawyering.
- Motivated by these experiences, I am now seeking to pursue an MPhil in Law by Research in Australia, with a focus on comparative constitutional law, judicial review of executive power, and institutional reform in federal systems.
- My academic interests include public law theory, human rights frameworks, and the intersection of governance and technology. I am committed to engaging in research that bridges doctrinal analysis with real-world legal challenges in both the Pakistani and Australian contexts.
- In the long term, I aspire to contribute to legal academia through advanced research and teaching, while continuing my public advocacy efforts. I also intend to qualify for legal practice in Australia through the Practical Legal Training (PLT) pathway, thereby integrating comparative jurisprudence with practical application across jurisdictions.
- My career objective is to bridge legal thought and practice between Pakistan and Australia, contribute meaningfully to constitutional scholarship and public service, and play an active role in strengthening the rule of law in a globalized, and increasingly interconnected legal order.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
External Legal Counsel
United Bank Limited (UBL)
Karachi
05.2025 - Current
- Handle general and consumer litigation matters, including fraud cases, and HR service disputes.
- Represent the bank in filing recovery suits, and defending cases in court.
- Provide strategic legal advice and support for ongoing legal matters related to banking operations.
External Legal Counsel
Habib Bank Limited
Karachi
12.2024 - Current
- Manage litigation matters related to fraud, HR service issues, and employment disputes.
- Represent the bank in filing recovery suits, and handling defense cases.
- Provide legal support and advice to ensure compliance with banking regulations.
External Legal Counsel
Bank Alfalah Limited (BAL)
Karachi
02.2024 - Current
- Provide legal opinions and guidance on mortgage loans, staff loans, and related transactions.
- Handle litigation matters related to fraud, HR service issues, and employment disputes.
- Represent the bank in recovery suits and defense cases, ensuring proper documentation and legal compliance.
Pro Bono Legal Counsel-Gender Based Violence
M/S Laghari & Laghari Law Associates (Pro Bono Legal Aid Project)
Karachi
02.2024 - Current
- Delivering free legal representation and courtroom advocacy to survivors of gender-based violence, including women and minors, under Pakistan’s Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act, 2021.
- Independently handling sensitive, high-impact criminal trials involving sexual offenses, from FIR registration to final adjudication, ensuring dignity, confidentiality, and legal integrity.
- Drafting legal pleadings, bail applications, witness examination scripts, and advisory briefs with a trauma-informed and survivor-sensitive approach.
- Coordinating with police, medical officers, prosecution teams, NGOs, and family members to build strong cases and protect survivors' rights.
- Advocating for systemic fairness in a challenging environment, with limited resources and institutional delays.
- Educating survivors about their legal rights, providing procedural guidance, and helping them navigate complex legal systems with trust and support.
- Leading this pro bono project as Founder and Principal of the firm, as part of a broader mission to expand access to justice and public legal empowerment.
- Documenting impact stories and legal outcomes to support policy reform and advocacy for stronger gender-protection frameworks in Pakistan.
- Demonstrating unwavering professional ethics, social responsibility, and a personal commitment to human dignity through sustained volunteer legal practice.
Founder & Managing Partner
M/S Laghari & Laghari Law Associates
Karachi
02.2024 - Current
- Manage a diverse portfolio of litigation, including Civil, Criminal, Property, Family Law (Divorce, Child Custody, Inheritance), Labor & Employment Law, and Tax Law.
- Represent clients in high-stakes cases, including corporate restructuring, intellectual property disputes, regulatory matters, and white-collar crime investigations (NAB/FIA).
- Lead criminal trials, including murder cases, bail hearings, and appeals before all judicial and quasi-judicial forums, from lower courts to the High Court.
- Provide strategic legal advice to corporate clients on litigation, compliance, and risk management.
In-Charge Litigation/Senior Legal Associate
M/S Karara Law Associates
Karachi
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Led litigation across all courts, including the High Court, District Courts, Banking Courts, Labour Courts, and Special Courts (Offences Against Banks, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Narcotics).
- Developed litigation strategies and managed cases, ensuring efficient resource utilization to meet litigation objectives.
- Advised corporate clients on restructuring legal documentation to enhance protection and risk coverage in litigation scenarios.
- Drafted and reviewed a wide range of legal documents, including corporate agreements, legal opinions, notices, and court submissions.
- Coordinated with senior counsel, clients, and external experts to ensure comprehensive case management.
Senior Legal Associate
M/S Haq Nawaz Talpur & Associates
Karachi
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided litigation and legal support across a broad range of legal areas, including Constitutional Law, Arbitration, Company Law, Contract Law, and Banking.
- Handled complex cases related to electricity, intellectual property, corporate liquidations, and mergers.
- Represented clients in civil and criminal trials, including bail hearings and full litigation.
- Advised on legal matters concerning Human Resources (Govt.). Private, Real Estate, Ports and Shipping, Labor, and Insurance.
- Managed cases related to rent, matrimonial disputes, custody of wards, sales tax, customs, and financial recoveries.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, and collaborated with senior counsel for high-stakes litigation.
Legal Associate
M/S Yasir Ahmed Shah & Associates
Karachi
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Drafted a wide range of legal documents, including corporate agreements, legal opinions, and notices.
- Served as Deputy In-Charge for District Court and Banking Court litigation.
- Represented clients in civil and banking matters at the district court level.
- Coordinated with clients and senior counsel on case strategy and document preparation.
Legal Intern
M/S Yasir Ahmed Shah & Associates
Karachi
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Supported the litigation team in civil, family, corporate, IP, and criminal law matters.
- Drafted legal documents, including petitions, notices, and basic court submissions.
- Conducted legal research, and prepared case summaries and legal opinions.
- Assisted in preparing case files and coordinating with clients under supervision.
Education
LLB - Law
University Of Karachi
Karachi11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Science
Shah Abdul Latif University
Khairpur08-2014
Skills
- Expertise in high court litigation and constitutional petitions (Art 199)
- Proficient in analyzing complex legal frameworks, including PPC, CrPC, and ATA
- Skilled in interpreting statutory provisions, case law, and regulatory frameworks
- Ability to compare legal systems and identify areas for reform
- Interest in labor rights, human rights, technology law, and cross-border legal compliance
- Strong drafting skills in writs, petitions, legal opinions, research papers, and scholarly articles
- Experience in developing research proposals, concept notes, and legal memos
- Expertise in resolving complex legal disputes (property, revenue, banking)
- Innovative approach to finding legal solutions and contributing to academic discourse
- Experience in trial and appellate advocacy
Certification
- License Advocate of Lower courts of Pakistan
- License Advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Custom
- Member of the High Court Bar Association, Karachi, Pakistan
- Member of the Karachi Bar Association, Pakistan
- Member of the Karachi Tax Bar Association, Pakistan
Custom
- (2022 PLD 499 KHI
- 2023 PLC (CS) 961 KHI
- 2024 PLD 273 KHI
- 2024 MLD 1386
- 2023 PLC (CS) 1
- 2023 SHC KHI 804
- 2023 SHC KHI 501
- 2024 SHC KHI 1148
- 2025 SHC KHI 1752
Timeline
External Legal Counsel
United Bank Limited (UBL)
05.2025 - Current
External Legal Counsel
Habib Bank Limited
12.2024 - Current
External Legal Counsel
Bank Alfalah Limited (BAL)
02.2024 - Current
Pro Bono Legal Counsel-Gender Based Violence
M/S Laghari & Laghari Law Associates (Pro Bono Legal Aid Project)
02.2024 - Current
Founder & Managing Partner
M/S Laghari & Laghari Law Associates
02.2024 - Current
In-Charge Litigation/Senior Legal Associate
M/S Karara Law Associates
01.2021 - 01.2024
Senior Legal Associate
M/S Haq Nawaz Talpur & Associates
08.2019 - 12.2020
Legal Associate
M/S Yasir Ahmed Shah & Associates
08.2018 - 07.2019
Legal Intern
M/S Yasir Ahmed Shah & Associates
01.2018 - 07.2018
LLB - Law
University Of Karachi
Bachelor of Science - Science
Shah Abdul Latif University
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