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04 October 2022
Mondelēz International’s team visits Vellani

The team at Vellani & Vellani would like to thank Mondelēz International’s, Chief Legal Counsel – MENAP, Emma El Meligi , and Mondelez Pakistan and New Markets Head of Legal – MENAP, Alia Aziz for visiting the Vellani Karachi office. 

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APAA SINGAPORE 2023

Senior Associates Khushnum Muncherji, Didar Karim, and Khawja Shoaib Mansoor from VELLANI & VELLANI are participating in the 20th General Assembly and the 74th and 75th Council Meetings of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA).

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IP STARS (Managing IP) 2023 Rankings

We are pleased to announce that VELLANI & VELLANI has achieved recognition as a Highly Recommended Law Firm for Intellectual Property in Pakistan for the year 2023, as recognized by IP STARS (Managing IP).

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China International Water & Electric Corporation (CWE) P.R. China Versus National Highway Authority

Hon’ble Islamabad High Court has recognized the foreign award and has initiated enforcement proceedings against NHA.

Crux of the judgment is “NHA, is directed to pay Rs.3,435,255,571.32, US Dollars 10,703.88, and GB Pounds 657,704.75 plus US Dollars 161,708.59 as costs of the ...

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INTA Committees for the 2024 - 2025 term

Congratulations to Dilshad Bharucha, Sana Shaikh Fikree, Sanaya F. Vachha, and Seema S. Mansoor on their reappointment to various INTA Committees for the 2024 - 2025 term.

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Pakistan’s General Cosmetics Act 2023

Sana Shaikh Fikree, a Senior Associate at VELLANI & VELLANI, was featured in an Asia IP Law article discussing Pakistan's newly implemented General Cosmetics Act of 2023.

This act is designed to oversee and uphold the standards and quality of cosmetic products within the country, enco...

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Has your mark acquired a secondary meaning?

Senior Associate, Sana Shaikh Fikree at VELLANI & VELLANI has been quoted in another AsiaIP article, discussing the concept of secondary meaning within the context of local trademark law.

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Asialaw 2023 Rankings

Congratulations to VELLANI & VELLANI and Team for getting recognized in the asialaw 2023 Rankings!

The trust and support we receive is important to us, and our commitment remains steadfast in delivering exceptional legal services to our valued clientele, thank you!

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Pakistan’s Trade Mark Amendments Act 2023: President Arif Alvi gives assent

Senior Associate at VELLANI & VELLANI, Sana Shaikh Fikree was recently quoted in an AsiaIP article discussing the significant changes introduced by the Trade Marks (Amendment) Act 2023, which has received assent from the President. These changes impact the Trade Marks Ordinance 2001.

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14th August Celebrations 2023

Vellani & Vellani celebrating Pakistan's 76th Independance Day! 

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Trademark filing goes online in Pakistan

Senior Associate, Sana Shaikh Fikree at VELLANI & VELLANI, quoted in an article published by AsiaIP relating to e-filings. The Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan, in collaboration with Punjab Information Technology Board, has launched the e-filing system, with an online payment fe...

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Pakistan’s First ‘AAA’ Rated Rs. 2.5 Billion ‘Gender Bond’ Launched

The team at VELLANI & VELLANI comprised of Partners, Ferzeen Bhadha and Tariq Zufar, Counsel Zara Tariq, Senior Associate Yasir Alibhai, and Associate Asad Vellani, takes great pride in their involvement in a groundbreaking first-of-its-kind transaction. The team advised InfraZamin Pakistan L...

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The Trademark Lawyer Award 2023

CONGRATULATIONS to VELLANI & VELLANI for achieving the status of Award Winning Law Firm in Pakistan in The Trademark Lawyer 2023 Law Firm Rankings 

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First Law International's 2023 Annual Spring Conference

Fehem Hashmi, Partner at VELLANI & VELLANI, represented the Firm at First Law International's 2023 Annual Spring Conference, hosted by Laurius in Brussels, Belgium. The conference, held to commemorate FLI's remarkable 20-year Anniversary, was an exceptional platform for legal professionals an...

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Dun and Bradstreet Pakistan Event

The team at VELLANI & VELLANI comprising Partners, Ameen Vellani and Fehem Hashmi, Senior Associate, Yasir Alibhai and Associates, Mehreen Rizvi, Ayeshah Faisal Alam, Asad Vellani, Tanya Muzaffar, Arzandah Bawany and Amber Sheikh had the opportunity to attend a significant event organized by ...

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ZIL Limited acquired by New Future Consumer International

New Future Consumer International General Trading LLC acquired a total of 5,194,514 ordinary shares PKR 10 each of Zil Limited, representing 84.84% of the total issued share capital of ZIL Limited (i) through a share purchase agreement dated 1 March 2023 entered into with Ms. Feriel Ali-Mehdi and...

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Volunteering with The Food Bank Singapore

Senior Associates, Dilshad Bharucha and Sanaya F. Vachha from Vellani & Vellani demonstrated their commitment to making a difference by volunteering with The Food Bank Singapore at the recently held #INTA meeting in Singapore. Their dedicated efforts involved packing and organizing bags of fo...

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INTA 2023 Annual Meeting

The Vellani & Vellani team comprising Senior Associates, Dilshad Bharucha, Sana Shaikh Fikree, Sanaya F. Vachha and Seema S.Mansoor are currently attending the INTA 2023 Annual Meeting, which for the first time is being held in Singapore.

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Sika completes acquisition of MBCC Group

The Vellani & Vellani team comprising Partner, Fehem Hashmi and Associates, Arzandah Bawany and Abdullah Saeed Khan recently assisted Baker McKenzie, as local counsel, advising Sika AG on its market-leading global acquisition of the MBCC Group, and on the divestment of certain MBCC Group busi...

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GE Gas Power buys aftermarket controls business Nexus Controls

The Vellani & Vellani team comprising Partner, Fehem Hashmi and Associates, Ayeshah Faisal Alam and Abdullah Saeed Khan recently assisted Baker McKenzie, as local counsel, on the global sale and carve-out of the Baker Hughes Nexus Controls business to General Electric (GE), complementing GE&r...

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Howzzat!!!!!! Cricket match between Orr, Dignam & co and Vellani & Vellani

Yes, it was lights, camera and cricketing action! in a riveting three-match series between Orr, Dignam & Co. and Vellani & Vellani, at the SKBZ Cricket field. The teams from both Firms wore their colours with pride and displayed passion, cricketing fever and sportsmanship to make a very m...

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Announcing the appointment of Partner, M. Abdur Rahman as a Judge of the High Court of Sindh

It is with great pride that we announce the appointment of our partner, M. Abdur Rahman as a Judge of the High Court of Sindh.

Mr. Mohammad Rahman joined Vellani & Vellani in January 2001 as an Associate, and in August 2002 he joined his family practice of M. Naim-ur-Rahman & Asso...

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Amalgamation of Askari Securities Limited (ASL) with and into Foundation Securities Limited

Vellani & Vellani was engaged by ASKARI SECURITY LTD and Foundation Securities (Pvt.) Ltd. for the amalgamation of Askari Securities Limited (ASL) with and into Foundation Securities Limited, and the dissolution of ASL without winding up. The scheme of arrangement for the amalgamation was san...

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Seminar on the impact on the Banking & Finance Sector

Associate, Shehreyar Khan, in Vellani & Vellani Islamabad office conducted a seminar on the impact on the banking and finance sector, of the recent RIBA judgment of the Federal Shariat Court which is currently in appeal at the Supreme Court.

It was a thorough and comprehensive present...

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Asia IP Copyright Rankings 2023

Vellani & Vellani Top Ranked at the Asia IP Copyright Rankings 2023 for Trademark, Copyright and Patent. 

 

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Intellectual Property Organisation of Pakistan (IPO) on the Contribution of Women in IP

Senior Associates, Khushnum Muncherji, Sana Shaikh Fikree and Sanaya F. Vachha, represented Vellani & Vellani at an interactive session organized by the Intellectual Property Organisation of Pakistan (IPO) on the Contribution of Women in IP.

The session was headed by Mr. Farukh Amil, ...

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Women's Day 2023

At Vellani and Vellani, we are proud to have a strong and diverse team of women who contribute to our success and help us provide the highest level of legal services to our clients.

Today, we celebrate the achievements of women everywhere, and we reaffirm our commitment to working towards ...

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Ranked Top Tier Firm for Intellectual Property Practice in Pakistan

Vellani & Vellani got ranked as the top-tier firm for its Intellectual Property Practice in Pakistan in the Asia IP Informed Analysis!

 

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Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan and RB Hygiene Home Pakistan Limited Amalgamation

Partner, Ferzeen Bhadha and Partner, Mohammad Rahman advises Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan and RB Hygiene Home Pakistan Limited in obtaining court approval for the amalgamation sanctioned by the Honourable High Court of Sindh.

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Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan and RB Hygiene Home Pakistan Limited

The Vellani & Vellani team comprising of Partner, Ferzeen Bhadha and Partner, Mohammad Rahman, is pleased to have advised Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan Limited and RB Hygiene Home Pakistan Limited in relation to the amalgamation of RB Hygiene Home Pakistan Limited with Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan...

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Vellani & Vellani Chambers Rankings 2022

Congratulations to Vellani & Vellani and Team for getting recognized in the December 2022 Chambers and Partners Rankings. 

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Islamabad High Court Bar Association, Islamabad

The Vellani & Vellani Team comprising of Consultant, Mr. Munawar Akhtar, Partner, Mr. Javaid Akhtar and Associate, Mr. Zakir Hussain, present at the President Office, Islamabad High Court Bar Association, Islamabad after a court hearing.

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Commonwealth Trade & Investment Summit 2022

Fehem Hashmi, Partner at Vellani & Vellani recently represented the firm at the Commonwealth Trade & Investment Summit 2022, hosted by Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council 

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Chevron Brands International LLC

The Vellani & Vellani team led by Partner, Fehem Hashmi, and Associate, Maheen Shaikh, represented Chevron Brands International LLC (Chevron) in bringing back the Caltex brand across Pakistan in cooperation with Be Energy Limited. The licensing arrangement for fuel marks the beginning of a ne...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Vellani and Vellani, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, ended #Pinktober2022 by conducting an informative and interactive session at the Firm. 

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Ranked as the top 10 firm for Patents and Intellectual Property for the year 2022

Vellani & Vellani is proud to be ranked by #Patent Lawyer Magazine as the top 10 firm for Patents and Intellectual Property in Pakistan, as per the newly released rankings for the year 2022.

 

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Mondelēz International’s team visits Vellani

The team at Vellani & Vellani would like to thank Mondelēz International’s, Chief Legal Counsel – MENAP, Emma El Meligi , and Mondelez Pakistan and New Markets Head of Legal – MENAP, Alia Aziz for visiting the Vellani Karachi office. 

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Celebrating Independence Day 2022

Vellani & Vellani celebrating Independence Day on 14th August in all its glory!

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18th FLI Annual Spring Conference

Fehem Hashmi, Partner at Vellani & Vellani recently represented the Firm at the First Law International 18th Annual Spring Conference in Manchester, U.K hosted by Irwin Mitchell. The conference represents yet another step in the strengthening of the Firm’s ties with legal powerhouses in...

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ASIA IP Patent Rankings 2023

We're pleased to announce that Vellani & Vellani has been recognized as a "Tier-1" Firm in the Asia IP Patent Rankings 2023, emphasizing our strong performance in Pakistan. 

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Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) commissioned its Greenfield Cement Manufacturing Plant

Delighted to have played a role in supporting FCCL in relation to the construction of the state of art cement plant. Many congratulations to the FCCL team in achieving this amazing milestone despite the increasing challenging circumstances.

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Launch of Pakistan and South Asias First Ever Gender Bond

The team at Vellani & Vellani comprised of Partners, Ferzeen Bhadha and Tariq Zufar, Counsel Zara Tariq, Senior Associate Yasir Alibhai, and Associate Asad Vellani, takes great pride in their involvement in a groundbreaking first-of-its-kind transaction.

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Gas and Oil Pakistan

The team at Vellani & Vellani comprising Partner Fehem Hashmi supported by Ayeshah Faisal Alam and Yasir Alibhai, acted as sole legal counsel for the sponsors of Gas and Oil Pakistan Limited in respect of the acquisition by Saudi Aramco of a significant minority stake in Gas and Oil Pakistan ...

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Commonwealth Trade Summit 2023

Partner, Fehem Hashmi had the privilege of representing Vellani & Vellani at the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit 2023 in London, organized by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). 

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Chambers & Partners Individual Rankings

Chambers & Partners 2024 Firm and individual rankings

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ASIA IP Magazine - To improve IP regime, Pakistan needs robust infrastructure, competent manpower

Sana Shaikh Fikree, senior associate at Vellani & Vellani in hashtag#Karachi, emphasizes the importance of hashtag#Pakistan's robust hashtag#infrastructure and competent human hashtag#resources as the country continues to strive toward a more modernized intellectual property rights ecosystem....

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Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance

Hear Mr. Badaruddin F. Vellani, Senior Partner Vellani & Vellani's insightful perspective on the way forward for Corporate Governance. 

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International Women's Day 2024

Happy Women's Day!

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INTA Annual Meeting 2024

Senior Associates, Dilshad Bharucha, Sana Shaikh Fikree, Sanaya F. Vachha and Seema S.Mansoor will be attending the 2024 INTA Annual Meeting being held in Atlanta, USA from 18th to 22nd May.

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Ramadan Sports Night!

The teams of Vellani & Vellani and Kabraji & Talibuddin came together for a night of spirited competition at the Annual Sports Night held at Legends Arena, Karachi. 

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Women's Leadership Initiative's International Women's Day Campaign

Thank you Dilshad Bharucha for participating

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Novacare Hospital, Pakistan, joins Imperial College Healthcare’s International Affiliate Network

The team at Vellani & Vellani, led by Senior Associate Yasir Alibhai, assisted by Associate Aly Bhamani and Partner Fehem Hashmi, is proud to have advised Novacare on this landmark transaction in the healthcare space, resulting in Novacare Hospitals becoming an affiliate of the Imperial Priva...