Advocate
Associate
Overview
Mr. Sahir Arif Khan is an Associate at Legum with over two years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law, labour and employment law, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and technology-related legal matters. Combining a strong academic background with hands-on industry exposure, he delivers precise, commercially minded legal solutions that protect and advance his clients’ interests.
Practice Areas
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Labour & Employment Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Regulatory Compliance & Licensing
- Taxation Law
- Technology Law & Digital Services
Representative Experience
- Corporate & Commercial Transactions
Drafted and negotiated a broad spectrum of commercial contracts—including joint-venture agreements, supply and distribution contracts, and shareholder agreements—and provided ongoing counsel to multinational and domestic clients. - Labour & Employment Matters
Advised employers on hiring and termination practices, drafted employment contracts, prepared petitions and written statements in labour disputes, and guided clients through labour inspection and compliance processes. - Intellectual Property Portfolio Management
Assisted technology start-ups and established brands with trademark searches, registration filings, and enforcement strategies to protect copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets in Pakistan. - Regulatory Compliance
Counseled clients on sector-specific licensing, prepared regulatory filings and responses to government inquiries, and developed bespoke compliance frameworks for digital-platform operators and telecommunications providers. - Taxation Advisory
Conducted tax due diligence for corporate transactions, advised clients on direct and indirect tax implications, and collaborated with senior counsel in defending clients before the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue. - Technology-Related Legal Counsel
Leverages his background in computer science to advise software developers, digital marketplaces, and IT service providers on data protection, software licensing, and cross-border data transfer issues.
Education & Qualifications
- LL.B., S.M. Law College, University of Karachi
- Diploma in Taxation Law, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi
- B.Sc. in Computer Science, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)
Languages
- English (fluent)
- Urdu (native)
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +92-21-XXXX-XXXX
Mr. Khan’s combination of legal proficiency and technical insight makes him a valuable advisor for clients operating at the intersection of law and technology.