INTERNATIONAL JURISTS AND ADVISORS

Our Story

About Our Firm

Discover the legacy, values, and exceptional legal minds behind Harrington & Associates.

Our Core Values

Integrity:Honest, transparent counsel at all times.
Excellence:Settling for nothing less than the best legal strategy.
Tenacity:Relentless pursuit of our clients’ legal objectives.

Compassion:Understanding the human element behind every case.

Our Heritage

A Legacy of Excellence
in Legal Advocacy

Our team's rich experience and deep expertise began formally developing in 2008 through diverse roles across both public and private sectors.

Our team members developed their specialized expertise and deep experience through practical, result-oriented field assignments.
Our team’s formal education and training include local and international degrees, certifications, research, and practical experience.

Our team comprises retired judges and retired senior bureaucrats and Senior Advocates and legal experts.

Our team is built on a foundation of national, regional, and gender balance.

95%
Success Rate
12+
Attorneys
8+
Practice Areas
12000+
Cases Handled
Recognition

Awards & Achievements

Three decades of excellence recognized by the most respected organizations in the legal industry.

Meet the Team

Our Distinguished Attorneys

Our team comprises highly decorated legal minds in the country, bringing diverse backgrounds and specialized expertise.

Naeem Akbar Dar
Advocate & Legal Consultant | Former DG Law, CDA

A results-oriented legal professional with 38 years of distinguished service. Retired as Director General Law at the Capital Development Authority (CDA). Extensive track record in managing court cases across Civil Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Renowned author of “The Islamabad Laws,” a primary reference for judges and advocates regarding capital city regulations and property matters.

Academic Excellence:

• LLB, Punjab University, Lahore.

• Post Graduate Diploma in International Commercial Law, SOEL, UK.

•LLM in International Commercial Law, Buckinghamshire New University, UK.

• Masters, Punjab University, Lahore.

Prof. Justice Shahzado Shaikh
Retired Judge, Federal Shariat Court | Former Federal Secretary

A highly esteemed jurist and former Federal Secretary with a prolific career spanning across the judiciary, civil service, and academia. Served as a Judge at the Federal Shariat Court and holds extensive experience in dispensing justice at the highest appellate levels. A dedicated author and adjunct professor, bringing unparalleled wisdom and analytical depth to complex legal paradigms.

Areas of Expertise:
• Appellate Advocacy & Judicial Review
• Constitutional & Islamic Jurisprudence
• Public Policy & Administrative Law
Rafiha Naeem Dar
Associate Lawyer | LLB (Hons), University of London

An emerging legal talent with an internationally accredited LLB (Hons) from the University of London, where her thesis focused on Human Trafficking law. Gained practical experience as an internee at the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and attending court proceedings. Previously apprenticed at The Justice Inn, assisting in intellectual property, family law, and airline liability matters. A certified tax advisor with additional qualifications in AI governance, privacy law, and data protection, bringing a modern, technology-informed perspective to legal practice.

Academic Education:

• LLB (Hons) — University of London (2021–2024)
• Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law — University of London (2022)
• Certified Tax Advisor — Institute of Corporate & Taxation, Islamabad (2025)

Nisar Ahmed Shah
Advocate High Court | CEO, Legal Support Foundation

A seasoned advocate with over two decades of courtroom experience since 2002, elevated to Advocate High Court in 2006. Chief Executive of Legal Support Foundation and Chairman of the Human Rights Committee at Islamabad High Court Bar Association, currently working with international bodies including the Fight Inequality Alliance, Asian Migrant Forum’s Lawyers Behind Borders, and the International Institute for Research and Education.

Academic Excellence: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Master of International Relations
• Certificate in Mediation — International Mediation Center
• Certificate in International Business Administration
• Member, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
Naveeda Noor
Legal Advisor | Advocate, Islamabad High Court Bar

A distinguished legal professional with over two decades of advisory experience across government and institutional sectors. Currently serving as Legal Advisor to the Intelligence Bureau Employees Co-operative Housing Society (IBECHS), Islamabad, and Frontier Corps (North), Peshawar. Previously served as Legal Advisor to the Intelligence Bureau, Govt of Pakistan and at Aitzaz Ahsan Law Associates, Lahore. Recognised for expertise in drafting high-stakes legal instruments, alternate dispute resolution, and civil law consultancy across service, cooperative, corporate, and family domains.

Academic Education:
 LLB — University of Punjab, Lahore (1998–2001)
• Graduation — Lahore College for Women University (1996–1997)
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