Zahid Safi
RIAA Barker Gillette
By way of introduction, RIAALAW (or the “Firm”) is among the largest and most reputed law firms in Afghanistan. With offices in Kabul, Pakistan, representative office in UK, and close ties to a number of overseas law firms, the Firm is well placed to serve its international clientele.
The Kabul office was established in January 2010, with a view to provide on ground services to our clients. This was primarily due to the inadequate access to information regarding the applicable laws, lack of English translation of the limited legislation and virtually non-existent lawyer's fraternity in Afghanistan. RIAA-Kabul is a reflection of RIAA's 50 years of global legal expertise and is now the largest presence by an international legal service provider in Afghanistan, having a team of dedicated, qualified and experienced lawyers and providing a broad spectrum of legal services in Afghanistan.
It is the only en-suite law firm in Afghanistan strongly supported by its offices in Pakistan & UK who provide all the support that is required in view of the corporate structure in Afghanistan. The Firm has close access to local expertise, a deep understanding of business culture and close liaison with local businesses, developmental and government agencies. With a permanent set-up and an office in the busiest business district of the city along with access to the entire RIAALAW database and global resources, RIAA-Kabul has become a part of the Afghan reconstruction efforts and the development of corporate regime.
Areas of Practice:
1. Project Finance & Corporate Finance
2. Banking
3. Petroleum & Natural Resources
4. Labor Law
5. International Trade Law
6. Corporate Advisory
7. Telecommunication
8. Tax