1. Name
Saba Saeed Sheikh
2. Position
Owner/Founder and Managing Head
3. Profession
Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan
4. Years of Experience
25+ Years
5. Education
LLM (Corporate Law)
Punjab University Law College, Lahore, Pakistan
Year: 2014
Diploma in Taxation Laws
Punjab University Law College, Lahore, Pakistan
Year: 2010
LLB
Punjab Law College (PLC), Lahore, Pakistan
Year: 2003
6. Profile
Saba Saeed Sheikh is an Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Owner/Founder and Managing Head of the Chamber of Saba Saeed Sheikh.
She is a highly skilled and experienced legal professional with a strong background in providing strategic legal advice and ensuring regulatory compliance. She has broad experience in transactional analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and advising clients ranging from business start-ups to established companies. She also provides expert advice and oversight in large corporate negotiations.
She has been practicing law for more than 20 years, with reported judgments, including more than 3 years of practice before the Supreme Court of Pakistan and approximately 18 years before the High Courts.
She started her legal practice at Asghar Hameed Bhutta & Associates as an Associate from 2003 to 2007. Since 2007, she has been running the Chamber of Saba Saeed Sheikh with colleagues.
Throughout her legal career, she has been engaged in general litigation, legal drafting, legal consultancy, and providing legal opinions.
Her areas of practice include Constitutional Law, Public Interest Litigation, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Banking Law, Corporate Law, Privatization, Arbitration, Taxation (Income Tax, Sales Tax, Customs and Excise), Environmental Law, Rent Law, Land Acquisition, Family Law, and Labour Law.
Her special areas of interest include Banking and Taxation, particularly Income Tax, Sales Tax, Customs, and related matters.
7. Areas of Expertise / Practice
- Constitutional Law
- Public Interest Litigation
- Civil Law
- Criminal Law
- Banking Law
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Privatization
- Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Taxation Law, including Income Tax, Sales Tax, Customs and Excise
- Environmental Law
- Rent Law
- Land Acquisition Law
- Family Law
- Labour & Employment Law
- Legal Drafting and Documentation
- Legal Consultancy and Legal Opinions
8. Professional Memberships & Credentials
- Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan
- Approved Mediator and Conciliator of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
- Official Manager and Liquidator of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
- Insolvency Expert of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
- Extensive experience in drafting a wide range of legal documents, including international contracts, agreements, suits, petitions, and writs
- Proven track record of successfully handling cases up to the Supreme Court of Pakistan, including reported judgments in taxation, corporate, and banking laws
- Specialization in corporate, banking, civil, labour, service, taxation, and constitutional law
- In-depth knowledge of Pakistani laws and regulations, particularly in the transportation and technology sectors
- Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to provide sound legal advice
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Proficient in English and Urdu
Bar Council Enrolments
- Subordinate Courts — Punjab Bar Council: 3 July 2003
- High Court — Punjab Bar Council / Lahore High Court, Lahore: 19 July 2005
Registration No. P-LH-23571 - Supreme Court of Pakistan — Pakistan Bar Council: 15 February 2020
9. Professional Legal Experience
While serving as a legal advisor to various organizations and companies, Saba Saeed Sheikh has provided the following services:
- Provided legal counsel and guidance on a wide range of legal matters, ensuring compliance with applicable local laws and regulations.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to support decision-making processes and mitigate potential legal risks.
- Drafted and reviewed various legal documents, including contracts, agreements, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess legal risks associated with business operations and proposed effective risk-mitigation strategies.
- Represented clients in legal proceedings, including court hearings and negotiations.
- Built strong professional relationships with government authorities, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders.
- Stayed up to date with changes in legislation and industry trends to ensure compliance and provide proactive legal advice.
Expertise in Arbitration and Mediation
Saba Saeed Sheikh possesses substantial expertise in arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), with extensive experience in handling commercial, corporate, banking, and contractual disputes through consensual and adjudicatory ADR frameworks.
As an Approved Mediator and Conciliator of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, she has successfully facilitated structured negotiations, stakeholder dialogue, and settlement processes aimed at preserving commercial relationships while ensuring legal enforceability.
Her approach emphasizes strategic dispute avoidance, efficient resolution timelines, and cost-effective outcomes.
She is proficient in drafting arbitration agreements, managing arbitral proceedings, representing parties before arbitral tribunals, and advising clients on the enforcement of arbitral awards under Pakistani law and international best practices.
Her mediation practice reflects a balanced combination of legal acumen, negotiation strategy, and practical understanding of business dynamics, enabling the effective resolution of complex disputes outside traditional litigation forums.