Lai Expressway Project

Lai Expressway Project

Lawyers & Lawyers served as legal advisors to FWO in the Lai Expressway Project, where a dispute arose regarding the Rawalpindi Development Authority’s (RDA) attempt to encash guarantees.

We successfully obtained a status quo order, preventing the encashment of both advance payment and performance guarantees. Our team filed the case titled FWO vs RDA and initiated arbitration proceedings. Through diligent efforts, we restrained the defendants from enforcing the guarantees, safeguarding FWO’s interests during the dispute.

  • Category:Infrastructure Dispute
  • Client:Frontier Works Organisation (FWO)

  • About This Case

    This matter involved complex financial and contractual obligations between FWO and the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA). We provided comprehensive legal support from risk assessment to litigation strategy, securing court protection while arbitration proceedings were initiated.

  • Challenge

    RDA attempted to encash advance payment and performance guarantees, creating immediate financial risk for FWO. Rapid legal action was required to prevent enforcement while preserving the path to arbitration.

    • Guarantee Encashment
    • Arbitration Preparation
    • Contractual Dispute
    • Court Injunction
    • Public Authority Conflict
    • Legal Risk Management

  • Our Process

    • 1. Contractual Risk Assessment

      Reviewed the agreement and guarantee terms to evaluate exposure and legal options.

    • 2. Arbitration Filing

      Prepared and filed legal pleadings under the title FWO vs RDA etc. to initiate arbitration proceedings.

    • 3. Injunctive Relief

      Obtained a status quo order from the court to prevent encashment of financial guarantees.

    • 4. Strategic Advisory

      Provided ongoing legal counsel to FWO during arbitration, ensuring continued protection of their financial position.

  • Result

    We successfully restrained RDA from encashing the guarantees, protecting FWO from immediate financial loss. Our intervention ensured the dispute was redirected into structured arbitration, safeguarding both compliance and commercial stability.