Mr. Agha Jawed Khan

Senior Counsel
Advocate, High Courts

Overview

Agha Jawed Khan is a Senior Counsel at Legum and an Advocate of the High Courts enrolled with the Sindh Bar Council. With over a decade of standing at the Bar, he maintains a broad litigation practice spanning criminal defence, civil and commercial disputes, and complex property litigation. He represents clients before courts and tribunals in Karachi as well as in other jurisdictions across Pakistan.

Practice Focus

Agha Jawed Khan’s practice at Legum is centred on Criminal Law. His role as Senior Counsel supports the firm’s criminal-law work, where careful assessment of the record, applicable procedure and available remedies is central to the matter.

For an overview of the firm’s work in these fields, follow the linked practice-area pages below. To enquire about legal assistance, use Legum’s contact page.

Main Practice Areas

• Criminal Law

Representative Experience

• In his criminal defence practice, Mr. Khan advises and represents clients at all stages of proceedings, including bail applications, trial advocacy, appellate work, and constitutional petitions arising from criminal matters. He combines procedural command with strategic case management, ensuring that clients’ rights are rigorously protected throughout the litigation process.
• Mr. Khan also handles a wide range of civil and commercial disputes, including contractual claims, recovery suits, injunction proceedings, and business-related litigation. He regularly appears before Civil Courts, Sessions Courts, Special Courts, and High Courts, developing comprehensive litigation strategies tailored to the complexity and commercial sensitivity of each matter.
• His property litigation practice includes title disputes, partition matters, possession and dispossession claims, landlord–tenant disputes, and challenges arising from real estate transactions. He advises individuals, developers, and commercial entities in safeguarding proprietary interests and resolving contentious land and asset-related issues.
• As an Advocate of the High Courts, Mr. Khan has rights of audience before all High Courts, subordinate courts, and tribunals across Pakistan. Known for his composed courtroom presence and disciplined advocacy style, he brings measured judgment and practical insight to high-stakes litigation. At Legum, he plays a key role in advancing the firm’s civil and criminal litigation practice.

Admissions

• Advocate of the High Courts, enrolled with the Sindh Bar Council

Contact

• Email: [email protected]