An award-winning boutique commercial and arbitration law firm advising and representing large technology, telecommunications, and energy companies in connection with cross-border transactions and international commercial disputes.
Helping clients prioritize what matters most on the basis of their objectives
Helping clients answer the right legal and business questions to devise an effective legal strategy
Eliminating unnecessary complexity to help clients decide on the most appropriate course of action
"Triage" comes from the idea of sorting and prioritizing on the basis of urgency and importance. At Triage Law, we implement this philosophy of triage by helping our clients prioritize what matters most, devise an effective legal strategy on that basis that ultimately helps them decide on the most appropriate course of action.
This is in line with our "Lean Lawyering" philosophy that aims to eliminate unnecessary complexity so that clients can make better decisions. It focuses on what matters most: identifying the key legal issues, assessing the risks that are truly material, and providing practical recommendations that align with the client's commercial objectives.
SPECIALIZED SECTOR REPRESENTATION
LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION BEFORE COURTS AND ARBITRAL TRIBUNALS
Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing commercial and transactional contracts tailored to your sector.
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
Supply agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements, and licensing arrangements.
TRANSACTIONAL CONTRACTS
M&A, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, asset purchases, SAFE notes and convertible instruments.
Legal advice and opinion on compliance, contracts, and transactions. Concise one-page letters for executive decision-making.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
How to comply with laws applicable to your business including foreign exchange, competition, securities, and licensing.
RIGHTS & REMEDIES
Your rights and legal remedies in commercial or investment disputes — often in a concise one-page format.
CROSS-BORDER TRANSACTIONS
Outbound banking transactions and inbound M&A including compliance with foreign exchange and competition laws.
Legal representation in domestic and international arbitration proceedings and complex commercial litigation.
DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
Co-counsel in proceedings under ICC, DIFC-LCIA, and DIAC rules.
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
Representation before courts in Pakistan in contractual, commercial, and investment disputes.
ENFORCEMENT OF AWARDS
Advising and representing clients in enforcement of international arbitration agreements and foreign arbitral awards.
Our lawyers have advised clients on transactions worth approximately USD 300 million and represented clients in disputes worth approximately USD 200 million before courts and international arbitral tribunals.
Reviewed and advised on SAFE Notes issued by a fintech company in connection with an investment of USD 250 million.
FINTECHReviewed and advised on a project finance agreement worth Rs. 4.6 billion (approx. USD 38 million) involving a client in the automobile sector.
AUTOMOTIVEReviewed shareholders agreement, loan agreement and transaction agreement for acquisition of a UAE-based oil company. Transaction: USD 5 million.
ENERGYReviewed shareholders agreements and asset sale agreement for a real estate development project involving construction of an apartment building. Total value: USD 2.3 million.
Drafted and advised on a Cost-Plus Design-Build Contract for a commercial property.
Reviewed and advised on a software development agreement and a convertible note agreement with a UAE-based entity.
Advised on the cross-border acquisition of a U.S. based healthcare technology company's wholly owned subsidiary in Pakistan.
Advised on whether a foreign company generating insubstantial revenue in Pakistan was required to comply with Pakistani merger laws when acquiring another foreign company. Global acquisition: USD 36 million.
Advised whether Pakistan-based companies entering into a JV outside Pakistan were required to comply with Pakistani merger/competition laws. Combined turnover: over USD 130 million.
Co-counsel for two leading distributors of electronic devices products in two international arbitration cases under DIFC-LCIA Rules against a multinational conglomerate. Dispute value: USD 21 million.
Co-counsel for a leading Pakistani supply chain company in ICC arbitration against a global industrial refrigeration group. Value: USD 300,000.
Acting as co-counsel in DIAC arbitration proceedings for a Scottish firm providing RAM study services to a UAE-based HSE consultancy.
Represented a client in a USD 21 million dispute before District Court Islamabad for recovery of approx. USD 21 million, challenging court's jurisdiction on the basis of an international arbitration clause and seeking stay under the Recognition and Enforcement Act.
Represented two clients in Lahore and Islamabad High Court in connection with petitions for enforcement of two interim foreign arbitral awards and defended a civil suit for recovery of approximately USD 6 million.
Successfully challenged Pakistani court's jurisdiction while representing a globally recognized cosmetics manufacturer in a USD 3 million dispute recovery suit, resulting in withdrawal by the opposing party.
MANAGING PARTNER | FCIArb | SC ADVOCATE
Dual-Licensed: New York State & High Courts of Pakistan.
Over 25 years of experience in Pakistan and the U.S. in the areas of contracts, cross-border transactions, commercial litigation and domestic and international arbitration.
EDUCATION
LL.M. — Columbia University, New York
LL.B. — Pakistan College of Law, Lahore
BSc (Hons) Economics — LUMS
B.A. Political Science, Economics — Government College, Lahore
PANELS OF ARBITRATORS
WIPO — Arbitration and Mediation Center
CIETAC — China
AIAC — Asian International Arbitration Centre
ECA — European Court of Arbitration, Irish Branch
APAC INSIDER LEGAL AWARDS 2026
INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY
"Rana Sajjad stands out as a highly engaged, determined, and skilled lawyer. His advice is clear, on point and always timely. His dedication to developing Pakistan's arbitration practice is second to none."
2021 — 2022 | DISPUTE RESOLUTION
"Rana Sajjad Ahmad, who is dual-qualified in New York and Pakistan... frequently advises on the establishment of businesses, regulatory compliance and various contractual issues."
2019 — 2020 | CORPORATE
"Rana Sajjad Ahmad is well respected for corporate matters."
2018 — 2019 | CORPORATE
"Rana Sajjad Ahmad has expertise in corporate matters."
2017 — 2018 | CORPORATE
Recommended as Pakistan's international arbitration expert. GLE is the only organization that recommends just one legal expert in each key practice area and country.
2017
Excellence in Commercial Law & Arbitration
2026 WINNER
OF MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL EXCELLENCE
Our lawyers carry the pedigree of the world's most elite firms. We bridge the gap between Pakistani jurisdiction and global standards with New York-licensed leadership.
DENTONS
DLA PIPER
MCKINSEY
KPMG
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS
WILMER HALE / CURTIS
NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT
Our boutique approach prioritizes personalized service over volume. We deliver concise, often one-page opinions — built to be read by a founder or a board, not filed away unread.
Although a majority of the leading law firms in Pakistan are general practice law firms, the idea behind having a boutique law firm is to offer legal services in specialized areas such as commercial law and arbitration. Our goal is to offer more personalized services to a niche clientele, predominantly foreign, and complete the work in shorter timeframes while ensuring high work product quality.
VIEW BLOG INSIGHTSOur lawyers' latest thought leadership and insights shared in Triage's own blog as well as in blog posts published in the American Review of International Arbitration.
Thought leadership on commercial law, international arbitration, and cross-border transactions from our lawyers.
An examination of how artificial intelligence can transform international arbitration proceedings to achieve greater fairness and justice. Published in ARIA, September 2024.
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Exploring the potential and challenges of integrating blockchain technology into arbitration frameworks. Published in ARIA, March 2023.
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Analysis of the groundbreaking first arbitration proceeding conducted in the metaverse. ARIA, September 2023.
READ ARTICLE arrow_forwardThe story of institutional arbitration in Pakistan and CIICA's nine-year journey.
READ ARTICLE arrow_forwardContinuation examining the evolution and future of institutional arbitration in Pakistan.
READ ARTICLE arrow_forward"Rana Sajjad's analytical ability and attention to all relevant aspects of an issue enable him to provide thorough and reliable legal advice. He has provided us with important insights into the legal implications regarding the type of legal entity to incorporate in Pakistan as well as the entity's shareholding structure. He is always accessible and responsive."
— GERMANY-BASED ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGIES
"Rana Sajjad is thorough in his advice and responds promptly and clearly to my queries. His analytical ability enables him to provide thoughtful, thorough, and practical legal advice. He has also provided me with excellent insight and knowledge while reviewing a couple of my business agreements."
— FINLAND-BASED TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
"Every time I have met and communicated with Rana Sajjad, it was his personal characteristics and strengths with regard to client care, sound and honest legal advice and strategic thinking that made me feel comfortable and confident in hiring his firm."
— CHINA-BASED INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
"Rana Sajjad stands out as a highly engaged, determined, and skilled lawyer. His advice is clear, on point and always timely. His dedication to developing Pakistan's arbitration practice is second to none."
— LEGAL 500 ASIA PACIFIC (2021 – 2022)
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