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Salim U. Shaikh

Salim U. Shaikh

Legis Consults
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  • Islamabad (ICT) & Punjab, New York
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Biography

A legal practitioner having for years performed as Legal Counsel/Advisor(s) to reputed NGOs & corporate offices in Pakistan and provided them guidance/services in their day to day legal interests, risks and obligations at the District as well as the High Court(s) levels in the areas/litigations of Criminal, Civil, Constitutional, Corporate etc. Ensured statutory pre-requisites of a corporate company(ies); coordination with Board Directors/members, preparation of briefs for the high-ups and prompt follow of actions based upon the decisions so taken.
Had advisory and law specific exposure to the United Nations Administration of Internal Justice System as well as social sector that engaged him in program formulation, implementation and monitoring of projects e.g. Urban Basic Services/Education/Child Protection, etc.
Since his retention (1995) on the Panel of Counsels for the United Nations internal justice system i.e. UN Dispute Tribunal, UN Appeals Tribunal, and other statutory bodies, have prepared, presented, submitted and pleaded for adjudication some very high profile cases of UN staff at that levels. Have successfully assisted clients in challenging administrative decisions related to Discrimination, Termination / non-extension of the employment contract, violations of Rules, defending and pursuing claims of harassment, mobbing, hostile work environment, quid pro quo, unfair performance appraisals, and a host of other matters affecting one's career in an international organization.
From 1997 till 2010 was also retained by two of the Diplomatic Missions in Islamabad to whom over 5,000 legal vetting/advisory opinions on diversified legal matters were prepared and submitted by applying civil, corporate, immigration and family laws of Pakistan.
Was elected as Chairperson of staff bodies and President of the Federation in UN System for many times that provided opportunity to extensively travel inland and overseas to attend global meetings, symposiums at UN fora.

Practice Areas
    Civil Rights
    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Communications & Internet Law
    Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Legal Malpractice
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
    White Collar Crime
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
    Energy, Oil & Gas Law
    Utilities
    Consumer Law
    Class Action, Lemon Law
    Workers' Compensation
    International Law
    Human Rights, Imports & Exports
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Islamabad (ICT) & Punjab
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New York
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Languages
  • Arabic: Spoken, Written
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • French: Spoken, Written
  • German: Spoken, Written
  • Persian: Spoken, Written
  • Punjabi: Spoken, Written
  • Urdu: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Member on Panel of Counsels
United Nations
- Current
In 1995 was retained on the Panel of Counsels for the United Nations internal justice system i.e. UN Dispute Tribunal (former Joint Appeals Board); UN Appeals Tribunal (former UN Administrative Tribunal), and have since prepared, presented, submitted and pleaded for adjudication some very high profile cases of UN staff at that levels. I have successfully assisted clients in challenging administrative decisions e.g. Discrimination Claims, Wrongful Dismissal, Redundancy Discrimination, failure to adhere Terms and Conditions of Employment. affecting contractual matters, termination/ non-extension of the employment contract, defending and pursuing claims of harassment, (incl. mobbing), quid pro quo/hostile work environment, unfair performance appraisals, and a host of other matters affecting one's career in an international organization.
CEO
Legis Consults
- Current
Litigation and Court Work: Legis Consults was established in 1994 and since then have very close connections with corporate bodies, diplomatic missions, the local Courts and Judiciary, etc. Over the years we have conducted a wide range of corporate, civil and criminal litigations. LC being a modern and progressive law firm has well been equipped to meet needs of its client(s) both via the traditional method of consultation and/or by means of Internet. As a result, LC has been regarded very well by those working within the court system and maintained close ties with the legal community particularly those located in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan and its twin city as well as in the provincial cities of Pakistan. Legis Consults, inter alia, undertake the type of work which includes: • Civil and Criminal litigations • Corporate and Commercial Litigation • Contractual/Trading Disputes • Arbitrations and consequential litiations • Partnership/shareholder disputes • Property litigation • Intellectual Property disputes • Fraud related litigation • Insurance litigation • Mortgage possession/dispossession cases • Immigration counseling and related matters • Matters related to receivabilities • Etc. etc. We have satisfactorily and successfully dealt with disputes/ litigation in the County Courts of local jurisdictions, High Courts, Court of Appeals i.e. the apex court of Pakistan.
Legal Advisor
Diplomatic Missions in Islamabad
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Was retained by two of the Diplomatic Missions i.e. the Royal Embassy of Belgium and the Embassy of the Republic of Italy to whom over 5,000 legal vettings/advisory opinions on diversified legal matters were prepared and submitted by applying civil, corporate, immigration and family laws of Pakistan.
Education
University of the Punjab, Lahore
LL.B. (1993) | Bachelor of Law
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Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Labour, Land, Immigration, Corporate, International Laws and Procedures
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University of the Punjab, Lahore
M.A. (1982) | English & Literature
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Literature
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National University of Modern Languages (former University of Islamabad) (
German language
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German languages and civilization
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National University of Modern Languages (former University of Islamabad) (
Certificate (1974) | French Languages
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French languages and civilization
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Awards
Effective Letters, Reports and Presentation
Pakistan Institute of Management, Karachi.
As part of training and knowledge improvement was awarded a certification of effective letters, reports and presentations thereof.
Best Presenter/Office Management
Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM)
As part of office management orientation, skill development, time management, customer/client relationships, record management, etc.
Symposium conducted on conditions of Working Children (CEDC):
BLLC-Unicef
Symposium was attended for know how of conditions and interventions into Working Children (CEDC):
Social Mobilizer
UNICEF
A symposium was attended for orientation and skill development of social mobilization in the overall area of work
Programme, Planning & Logistics
UNICEF
Orientation to Programme, Planning and Logistics skills development
Professional Associations
Punjab Bar Council  # 15094
- Current
Activities: Member
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United Nations
Member, Panel of Counsels
- Current
Activities: Preparation, submission, follow up & pleading of cases, among others, at the UN Dispute Tribunal, UN Appeals Tribunal levels.
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Islamabad Bar Council
Member
- Current
Activities: Practicing Lawyer
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Annual Report
UPSA
Speaking Engagements
Joint Disciplinacy Committee, Joint Disciplinary Committee (JDC) proceeding, New York
UNDP
01-06 June 1999 : Attended JDC proceedings to plead / defend a staff member facing allegations of Misconduct charges
Training Workshop, Self Esteem, Kathmandu, Nepal
UN
? 8-15 September 2001: Self Esteem Training Workshop: Kathmandu (Nepal)
Annual Regional Meeting, Annual Regional (Staff Representatives) Meeting, Kathmandu, Nepal
UNICEF
May 13-15,1992 : To speak and represent in the Regional Staff Meeting
Annual Global Moot, Annual Global Meeting, New York
UNICEF
01-5 June, 1992 : To speak and represent in the Global Staff Moot (for South Asia region)
Annual General Meeting, Annual General (Staff Reps.) Meeting, Thimpu, Bhutan
UNICEF
AGM of the Regional Staff Associations: (Thimpu/Bhutan, April 20-21, 1993 )
Annual GeneralMeeting, Annual General (Staff Reps.) Meeting, New Delhi
UNICEF
2-5 March 1997 : Annual General Meeting of South Asia Region - New Delhi
Annual Global Meeting, Annual Global (Staff Reps.) Meeting, New York
UNICEF
June, 1998 : To represent and speak on the Global Staff Representatives Meeting on behalf of South Asia region
Annual Management Retreat, Annual Management Retreat Meeting, Bhurban
UNICEF
20-22 November 2002 : To represent and speak on the Annual Management Retreat : Bhurban,
Annual Regional Staff Meeting, Annual General Meeting of South Asia Region, Thimpu, Bhutan
UNICEF
22 Feb-2 March 2003 : To represent and speak on the Annual General Meeting of the Regional Representatives ( Bhutan )
Programme Budget Review Meeting, Programme Budget Review Meeting for South Asia Region, Kathmandu
UNICEF
12-15 May 2003 : To represent and present proposals on Programme Budget Review Meeting (South Asia)
Technical PB Review Meeting, Technical Programme Budget Review Meeting for South Asia Region, Kathmandu
UNICEF
3-8 May 2003 : To represent South Asia in the Technical Review of Programme Budget Meeting
Programme Budget Review Meeting, Regional Management/Programme Budget Review Meeting for South Asia Region, Kathmandu
UNICEF
10-12 March 2003 : To represent and present proposals in the Regional Management/Programme Budget Review Meeting:
Regional Management Team Meeting, RMT of the South Asia Region, New Delhi
UNICEF
10-15 November 2003 : Represented as Member of the Regional Management Team Meeting
Training Workshop, Federation of International Civil Servants Association, Bangkok
UN-FICSA
10-17 October 2008 : Salary Survey Methodology Module Workshop
Annual Meeting, Federation of International Civil Servants Association, Paris
UN-FICSA
2-8 Feb 2009 : To speak and represent as Vice Chair of Standing Committee on Field Questions for FICSA at Paris
Annual General Meeting, South Asia Regional Staff Meeting, Dhaka
UNICEF
20-26 April 2009 : To speak and represent in the AGM of South Asia Region
Annual Global Meeting, Global Policy Staff Meeting, Istanbul
UNICEF
12-19 July 2009 : To speak and represent as Chairperson of Pakistan Staff at Global Meeting at Istanbul
Regional Management Meeting, Joint Consultation of South & East Asia Region, Dhaka
UNICEF
23-30 October 2009 : To attend and represent as Vice Chair of South Asia Reg'l Staff Assoc. in the Regional Mgt. & Joint Consultation of South and East Asia Region
UN-FICSA Annual Meeting, Standing Committee on Field Questions by Federation of Int'l Civil Service Assoc., Geneva
UN-FICSA
To speak and present as Vice Chair, Standing Committee on Field Questions for FICSA (Geneva : 16-24 Jan 2010)
Meeting of the Regional Staff Associations, Kathmandu
UNICEF
4-9 April 2010 : South Asia Regional Meeting
Certifications
Certificate for Permission to Appear, Act and Plead as an Advocate
Punjab Bar Council
Certificate for Permission to Appear, Act and Plead as an Advocate of the High Court
Punjab Bar Council
Appear, Act, Plead etc. as Advocate of High Court
Islamabad Bar Council
Legal Answers
1504 Questions Answered
Q. My husband and I are getting a divorce in SC. haven't been to court yet, who gets temporary custody of our 10 month old?
A: Are you going for agreed divorce or planning to get through the court. The moment you formally approach the SC-Court, status or decision for temporary custody of 10-months old child can be decided on same day if your Attorney submits a motion to decide it same day.

It's not clear whether home is a marital property or not ... before approaching the Court make up your mind and be fact-specific to determine all these issues.
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