Sajjad Asghar Khokhar established the advocate – LLP in 2015, which quickly grew to become one of the leading law firms in Pakistan and the UAE, with offices in Lahore, Karachi, and Dubai. In 2024, the firm was rebranded/renamed as SAMAT – LAW INNOVATORs LLP. With a passion for excellence and a team of dedicated local and international lawyers and advisors, SAMAT – LAW INNOVATORs LLP has become a dominant force in the legal field, known as the ‘go-to’ firm for legal counsel and business support. It is also one of the few firms to have successfully enforced an International Arbitration Award in UAE courts under the NY Convention.
“We are committed to keeping our clients interests at the forefront, continually evolving and adapting to meet their needs. Our success is a testament to our reputation as a law firm that knows how to get things done—on time and within budget. Our unmatched local expertise and network, combined with our personalized approach and professional standards, consistently deliver the best outcomes for our clients. We take pride in being a firm that’s large enough to handle complex matters but small enough to provide personalized care.
At SAMAT – LAW INNOVATORs LLP, we collaborate with clients of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, offering comprehensive counsel in all aspects of intellectual property law. This includes Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Unfair competition, Trade secrets, false advertising, Software and Internet protection, and IP transactions. Our extensive experience, technical expertise, and legal insight allow us to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services.
We actively support the growth of the technology sector by promoting R&D and managing licensing programs that maximize the value of intellectual property. At the same time, we simplify access to new patented technologies for potential licensees, facilitating innovation.
We regularly advise international corporations on commercial issues and risk management, providing strategic counsel on business risks. Our clients include governmental and quasi-governmental organizations. As a trailblazing firm, we work to shape the legal landscape and regulations in the region.
When it comes to dispute resolution, we firmly believe that litigation should be a last resort, and that clients are best served when, we can avoid lengthy and expensive trials. Our international team of legal experts specializes in alternative dispute resolution and arbitration, understanding that resolving matters amicably not only saves time and resources but also strengthens commercial relationships between parties.”
We support the growth of the technology industry by fostering R & D and managing licensing programs, designed to unlock the value of intellectual property rights arising from investments in innovation and at the same time, assists potential licensees by simplifying access to new patented technologies.
We regularly advise international corporations on commercial issues and risk management matters, including strategic advice on business risks. Our clients have included governmental and quasi-governmental entities. As a pioneering law firm, we aim to shape the region’s legal landscape and regulation.
When it comes to dispute resolution, we strongly believe that litigation before any court or tribunal should be the ultima ratio and that clients’ interests are best served if we can avoid costly and lengthy trials. Our international team of legal experts is highly experienced in alternative forms of dispute resolution and arbitration, and understand that solving matters amicably not only saves clients’ time and resources but also increases the chance of maintaining commercial relationships between parties.