A Legacy of Excellence
Our Mentor & Guiding Light
Justice (R) Fazal Karim (Late)
BAK is privileged to benefit from the counsel of Justice (R) Fazal Karim, one of Pakistan’s most respected jurists. A former Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and Pakistan’s member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague, Justice Karim brings unparalleled intellectual depth and judicial insight to the firm.
His contributions include:
- Serving as Chief Consultant to the Government of Pakistan on the Access to Justice Programme
- Drafting key legislative reforms, including a modernized arbitration framework
- Leading major arbitral and advisory assignments
- Authoring four authoritative books on constitutional, administrative, and procedural law
Justice Shahid Karim
A distinguished jurist and legal visionary
Judicial Stature
Sitting Justice of the Lahore Court since 2014, widely respected for his intellectual depth, bold judicial pronouncements, and unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
Historic Judgements
Member of special court that delivered the landmark verdict in the high treason case against a former military dictator, marking a historic moment for constitutional supremacy
Justice Khalid Ishaq
Mr. Khalid Ishaq, Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan, formerly served as the Managing Partner of the Firm. He has also held the distinguished office of Advocate General Punjab and is presently serving as a Judge of the Lahore High Court.
Education
- LL.M (Corporate Law), University College London, United Kingdom
Specialization: Corporate Finance, Corporate Insolvency, Company Law, and International Trade Law - B.A (Hons) Shariah & Law, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan
- B.A (Hons), International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan
Professional Memberships
- Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan
- Advocate High Courts; Life Member, Lahore High Court Bar Association
- Life Member, Gujranwala Bar Association
