Professional Negligence

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Contentious Professional Liability & Negligence Disputes under Pakistani Law

JuristiQ Chambers advises clients on professional negligence and liability claims, representing both claimants and defendants across multiple sectors under Pakistani substantive and procedural law. Our work spans civil courts, High Courts, arbitral tribunals, and regulatory investigations, providing expert guidance in claims against professionals, including lawyers, accountants, engineers, architects, auditors, and consultants.

Our practice is grounded in principles of tort law, contract law, statutory duties, and fiduciary obligations, enabling us to deliver strategically focused, commercially informed solutions.

Disputes Involving Legal, Financial, and Advisory Professionals

We act in claims arising from alleged negligence or breach of professional duty by:

Lawyers, advocates, and legal advisers
Chartered accountants, auditors, and financial consultants
Tax advisers and corporate compliance officers
Investment managers, brokers, and financial intermediaries
Corporate secretaries and company law practitioners

Our representation includes civil damages claims, indemnity actions, and regulatory complaints before professional licensing bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), Bar Councils, and other oversight authorities.

Engineering, Construction, and Technical Professional Negligence

JuristiQ Chambers represents clients in disputes involving engineers, architects, and construction consultants, including:

Design and construction defects
Project delay, disruption, or cost-overrun claims
Professional negligence under FIDIC, DOM, and local standard forms
Liability in public infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects
Claims arising from structural failure, fire, or safety incidents

Our approach combines technical insight, expert witness coordination, and procedural strategy to achieve enforceable outcomes.

Financial & Corporate Professional Negligence

We handle disputes involving:

Mismanagement of accounts, audits, or corporate governance failures
Breach of fiduciary duties by company officers or advisors
Negligent advice in mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring
Errors in regulatory filings and compliance reporting
Losses arising from negligent valuation, due diligence, or investment advice

Our members advise on risk allocation, indemnity clauses, and insurance coverage, ensuring clients understand exposure and remedies under Pakistani law.

Regulatory & Licensing Matters

We advise and represent professionals in proceedings before regulatory and disciplinary bodies, including:

Bar Councils, ICAP, SECP, PEC, and other statutory regulators
Disciplinary inquiries and complaints related to professional misconduct
Defending sanctions, license suspension, or revocation
Claims involving professional indemnity insurance coverage

Our guidance integrates regulatory compliance, litigation strategy, and risk management, ensuring robust defense and optimal outcomes.

Our Approach

Professional negligence claims in Pakistan require a precise understanding of the intersection between contractual duties, tort obligations, and regulatory standards. JuristiQ Chambers offers:

Strategic advice on both defense and claimant positions
Full advocacy in civil courts, High Courts, and arbitral tribunals
Coordination with technical experts and forensic advisors
Pre-emptive risk mitigation and dispute resolution strategies

Our objective is to secure enforceable outcomes, protect professional reputations, and navigate complex liability and regulatory frameworks.