Research & Publications

Mr. Saifullah Khan, Managing Partner of S.U.Khan Associates Corporate & Legal Consultants has been presenting papers on the subject of Trade Remedy Laws of WTO, TRIPS Agreement of WTO, GATS, Data Protection & Privacy and Competition Laws etc. since 2002 before various Chambers of Commerce, Professional Institutions, Government Authorities and prestigious Local and International Clients. Carried out a great deal of research on various international trade issues and matters pertaining to data protection & privacy, also have written a few articles relating to these issues as well. Following are details of a few articles & presentations:

1. Co-authored Pakistan and UAE chapters in the Lexology Getting The Deal Through: Data Protection & Privacy 2024”.
2. Co-authored Pakistan and UAE chapters in the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to Data Protection 2023.
3. Co-authored Pakistan and UAE chapters in “The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides”, published by “The Legal  500” on Data Protection & Cybersecurity 2023.
4. Co-authored Pakistan and UAE chapters in Chambers Global Practice Guides (Chambers and Partners) on Data Protection & Privacy 2023.
5. Contributed several Chapters in the “Thomson Reuters, Practical Law, International Trade and Commercial Transactions Global Guides”. The Q&A based Chapter elaborates legal framework, rules and regulations governing the imports, exports and sale of goods in Pakistan. Importing into Pakistan: Overview  Exporting from Pakistan: Overview   Supply of Goods in Pakistan: Overview
6. Contributed Pakistan Chapter in the International Trade Law Review 8th edition (United Kingdom) relating to overview of trade remedy measures taken by Pakistan and how it changed the fortune of manufacturing concerns in Pakistan, current FTAs/PTAs of Pakistan with other countries and Pakistan’s attitude towards trade liberalization, legal framework governing trade remedy measures, significant legal and practical developments in trade remedies and future outlook. Read more
7. Co-authored Pakistan and UAE chapters in Mondaq Comparative Guide on Data Privacy 2022.
8. Co-authored Pakistan and UAE chapters in the Lexology Getting The Deal Through on Data Protection & Privacy.
9. Co-authored Pakistan and UAE chapters in Chambers Global Practice Guides on Data Protection & Privacy 2022.
10. Co-authored Pakistan and UAE chapters in the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to Data Protection 2022.
11. Contributed as co-author Pakistan and UAE chapters on Data Protection & Cyber Security Law published in the Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide.
12. Co-authored a chapter on “Data Privacy in Pakistan – the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2021” published in “The In-House Lawyer Magazine of United Kingdom (Volume – Spring 2022)”. The In House Lawyer is the magazine of choice of the in-house counsel of the UK and EMEA. The In House Lawyer boasts the largest and most comprehensive published resources of professional knowledge and expertise. Read more
13. Co-authored Chapter on “International Trade in Goods and Services in Pakistan: Overview” published in “Thomson Reuter’s Practical Law database in International Trade and Commercial Transactions Global Guide (United Kingdom)”. Read more
14. Co-authored Chapter relating to legal framework concerning “Sale and Storage of goods in Pakistan” published in  “Thomson Reuter’s Practical Law database in International Trade and Commercial Transactions Global Guide (United Kingdom)”. Read more
15. Contributed Pakistan Chapter in “The International Trade Law Review 7th edition (United Kingdom)” relating to overview of trade remedies in Pakistan, legal framework governing these trade remedy measures, recent changes in the regime, significant legal and practical developments in trade remedies and future outlook. Read more
16. Co-authored Pakistan chapter (Data Protection & Privacy) in the Lexology Getting The Deal Through (10th edition), United Kingdom. The publication gives a side-by-side comparison of local insights into legislative framework concerning personal data protection & privacy amongst thirty-four jurisdictions, including Pakistan. Read more
17. Financier Worldwide Limited, United Kingdom has released its InDepth Feature: Data Protection & Privacy Laws 2021.  Contributed in the publication as respondents from Pakistan. The publication canvases the opinions of leading professionals on current trends in data protection & privacy laws. The publication contains opinions from various jurisdictions (apart from Pakistan) including USA, Canada, Mexico, Cayman Islands, UK, France, Germany, India and China. Publication can be accessed. Read more
18. Co-authored a chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide to Data Protection 2021 concerning a practical cross-border insight into data protection law published by Global Legal Group, United Kingdom. Read more
19. Co-authored a chapter in Comparative Guide on Data Privacy 2021 published by MONDAQ, United Kingdom. Read more
20. Co-authored a guidance note “Pakistan: Government forges ahead with enhancing cybersecurity and digitalisation 2021” published by OneTrust (Data Guidance), United Kingdom. Read more
21. Mr. Khan contributed a blog titled “Personal Data Protection Laws: Another spice added to business compliance basket?” which is published by LexTalk World. Mr. Khan has expressed his views on personal data protection laws, discussed the underlying reasons and the importance of having such laws in various jurisdictions. Read more
22. Co-authored a chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide to Anti-Money Laundering 2021 concerning a practical cross-border insight into anti-money laundering law published by Global Legal Group, United Kingdom. Read more
23. Co-authored Cyber Security Guidance Note 2020 published by OneTrust (Data Guidance), United Kingdom. Read more
24. Co-authored a chapter in Comparative Guide on International Arbitration 2020 published by MONDAQ, United Kingdom. Read more
25. Co-authored a chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide to Data Protection 2020 concerning a practical cross-border insight into data protection law published by Global Legal Group, United Kingdom. Read more
26. Mr. Khan has contributed to IR Global and Association of Corporate Counsel joint publication “ The Art of Deal Making: Using External Expertise Effectively”. He has expressed his views about most common post-closing disputes, how to shape an M&A agreement to minimize these disputes and the best practices to be followed to minimize the cost/reputational damages if a post-closing dispute occurs. Read more
27. Mr. Khan has contributed for IR Global publication on “Crisis Management: Surviving and thriving in a post pandemic world”. In this publication IR Global members (form sixteen jurisdictions) have shared their opinions on crisis management and business continuity, in their respective jurisdictions, in post Covid-19 scenario. IR Global is UK based multi-disciplinary professional services network represented in 155+ jurisdictions covering over 70 unique practice areas. The complete publication can be accessed at: Read more
28. The Article “Mergers Control & Assessment Process” published in the “Competition & Anti-Trust Law 2020 – Expert Guide” of Corporate LiveWire Magazine of United Kingdom. Corporate LiveWire provides business professionals and individuals in the corporate finance sector with information on the latest news and developments from around the globe. Read more
29. Contributed an Article on “Anti-Dumping Laws – Lifeline for Domestic Industry in the Era of Trade Liberalization” in Sep-Oct 2019 issue of official flagship Journal of the Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan. Read more
30. Co-authored a chapter in “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Data Protection 2019” (6^thedition) which is a practical cross-border insight into data protection law. It is a publication of “Global Legal Group, London, UK” which contains comparative study of data protection laws of 42 countries, including Pakistan. Read more
31. Financier Worldwide Corporate Finance Intelligence, United Kingdom has published its Annual Review December 2018 regarding “Data Protection & Privacy Laws” wherein leading professionals from thirteen countries have expressed their professional opinion regarding a uniform set of seven questions, these countries include USA, UK, Germany, Italy, Russian Federation, Serbia, Romania, India, Israel, China, Japan and Pakistan. Managing Partner of S.U.Khan Associates, Mr. Saifullah Khan contributed his professional views about Data Protection & Privacy Law landscape in Pakistan. Read more
32. Co-authored a chapter in “the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Outsourcing 2018” concerning a practical cross-border insight into outsourcing published in August 2018 by Global Legal Group, United Kingdom. The publication/guide contains worldwide legal analysis of the laws and regulations of outsourcing in twenty-one jurisdictions, including Pakistan. Chapter 16 of the publication/guide is about Pakistan. Read more
33. The Article on the burning issue of Data Privacy “Defining and Setting Rules of the Game; General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)” published in the EVOLVE Magazine (a world class magazine known for the quality of its material and the class of readers it is attracting) as a “Wisdom Talk” in their July-2018 publication (Volume 4, Issue 20-2018). Read more
34. S.U.Khan Associates have summarized the significant happenings about the 4th e-Commerce Week held during April 16^th to 20^th 2018 organized by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) at Palais des Nation, Geneva, Switzerland. Managing Partner, Mr. Saifullah Khan attended the said Week, and had the opportunity to moderate one session and to speak as a panelist in three other sessions during the said Week, as below:
    • What is the Economic and Social Impact of Online Platforms – 16^thApril 2018 (Panelist)
    • Ministerial Roundtable: Advancing Women’s Digital Opportunities – 17^thApril 2018 (Panelist)
    • Public Private Dialogue to Drive E-Commerce – 18^thApril 2018 (Moderator – Co-organizer of this session with UNCTAD)
    • First Global Meeting of E-Commerce Associations – 19^thApril 2018 (Panelist). Read more
35. The Article “Competition Law and E-Commerce” published in the “Competition & Anti-Trust Law 2018 – Expert Guide” of Corporate LiveWire Magazine of United Kingdom. Read more
36. The Article “E-Commerce and Competition Law” published in the EVOLVE Magazinein the month of February – 2018 (Volume 4, Issue 18 – 2018). Read more
37. The Article “Changing Dynamics of International Trade & Investment” published in the EVOLVE Magazine as a “Special Report” in their December-2016 publication. Read more
38. The Article “Cartelisation / Tacit Collusion” published in the Management Accountant, Official Journal of Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan (Volume 23.5 / Sep-Oct, 2014). Read more
39. Prepared and presented a Research Study on “Review of Pak-China and Pak-Malaysia FTAs and to Develop a Framework to Review Preferential Trade Agreements” before the Public Private Dialogue (PPD) held by the International Trade Centre (ITC) with the collaboration of Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on June 19^thParticipants of the PPD included large number of Government officials (from various Ministries) as well as private sector stakeholders. The Chair and moderator of the presentation session was Additional Secretary Commerce. Read more
40. The Article “Dispute Settlement Mechanism” published in the Newsletter of the WTO Cell of Ministry of Industries, Government of Pakistan, (Volume 2012/03). Read more
42. The Article “likely implication of MFN Status being granted to India.” published in the Newsletter of the WTO Cell of Ministry of Industries, Government of Pakistan, (Volume 2012/01). Read more
43. Prepared and presented a Research Study on “Professional Services and GATS: Pakistan” before the PPD held in Islamabad on October 27, 2011. This research study was conducted under Component 1(implemented by the International Trade Centre) of the European Union funded Trade Related Technical Assistance (TRTA II) programme. Read more
44. The Article “Anti-dumping – The Most Emerging Issue of Today” was published in;
    • Management Accountant, the monthly journal of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) for the month of September 2001
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    • The Pakistan Accountant, the bi-monthly journal of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) for the month of September/October 2001. Read more
    • Various English periodicals/newspapers in Pakistan like: The World Trade Review, Dawn & Business Recorder.
45. Presented paper on “Trade Remedies Procedures in Pakistan” and “Trade Outlook 2017 – Pakistani Perspective” during Annual Meeting of Global Trade Law Advisors – GTLA from January 09 – 13, 2017 in Beijing, China, hosted by a Chinese law firm (Jingsh Law Firm).
46. Presented paper on the importance and scope of the Anti-Dumping, Subsidies & Countervailing and Safeguard Measures in the context of trade with India and how these trade remedy laws could be meaningfully applied, on “Post MFN Implication for Industrial Sector of Pakistan” before:
    • Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on March 13, 2012.
    • Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on March 19, 2012.
    • Khybar Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KPCCI) on March 29, 2012.
    • Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on April 03, 2012
47. Presented paper on “Antidumping Laws and its Implications for Pakistan” at a training course on “International Trade and WTO” for senior government officers representing various Federal Ministries, Divisions and Institutions. This course was organized by Pakistan Planning and Management Institute (PPMI), located in Planning and Development Division, Government of Pakistan.
48. Presented paper on WTO Regime and Productive role of Management Accountants in the 9th Management Accountants International Conference (MAIC), organized by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP), held in Pearl Continental Hotel, Bhurban, Pakistan in the month of July 2002. Read more
49. Presented paper on Trade Remedy Laws of WTO at a seminar organized by ICMAP Islamabad in the month of June 2002.
50. Presented paper on “Antidumping Law and Practices” at:
    • Seminar on “Trade Remedial Measures to Protect Domestic Industry” organized by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on March 28, 2006.
    • Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA), Lahore on March 29, 2006.
    • Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) in the year 2006.
    • Institute of Policy Studies in the year 2005.
51. Presented paper on “Sustainable Development and Reporting” before the management committee of one of the largest commercial bank in Pakistan.