Managing Partner
Advocate
Profile
Dr. Nikhat Saba is Managing Partner at Legum, blending strategic litigation with regulatory and transactional expertise. She began her legal journey after earning her LL.B. from the University of Karachi and has since built a multifaceted practice. In civil and property disputes, she represents clients in complex ownership cases, boundary disagreements, and enforcement of contractual rights before the courts. Her family law practice covers guardianship applications, dissolution of marriage (including Khula and suits for restitution of conjugal rights), child-custody and maintenance proceedings, and domestic-violence litigation—always combining empathy with tenacious advocacy.
Beyond courtroom work, Dr. Saba advises on labour law compliance for employers and unions, navigates banking transactions and regulatory filings, and ensures foreign-exchange dealings comply with State Bank of Pakistan guidelines. Her corporate practice spans company incorporations, shareholder agreements, mergers & acquisitions, and governance structures.
An experienced educator, she has lectured at Jinnah University for Women and Government College for Women, Shahrah-e-Liaquat, mentoring future generations . As a member of the Karachi Bar Association and the Industrial Relations Advisors Association Karachi, Dr. Saba contributes to the profession both inside and outside the courtroom.
Areas of Expertise
- Civil & Property Litigation: Ownership disputes, property transfers, contractual enforcement
- Family Law: Guardianship, Khula & divorce proceedings, child custody & maintenance, domestic violence relief
- Landlord–Tenant Disputes: Strategic representation for landlords and tenants
- Labour Law Advisory: Compliance, collective bargaining, dispute resolution
- Banking & Finance Regulation: Transaction structuring, regulatory filings
- Foreign-Exchange Compliance: Advising on SBP regulations for cross-border payments
- Corporate Law & Governance: Company formations, M&A, shareholder agreements, compliance systems
Education
- B.Sc., University of Karachi
- LL.B., University of Karachi
- M.Sc, University of Karachi
- Ph.D., University of Karachi
Academic & Professional Appointments
- Professor, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi
- Assistant Professor, Government College for Women, Shahrah-e-Liaquat
Court Admissions & Appearances
- Enrolled on the Roll of the Sindh Bar Council
- Regular appearances before Civil Courts, District Courts, Family Courts, National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC), Labour Courts, Labour Appellate Tribunal, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), and Foreign Exchange Adjudication Courts
Memberships
- Karachi Bar Association
- Industrial Relations Advisors Association Karachi