Zoya Rao

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I am committed to delivering innovative legal solutions with a deep understanding of clients’ unique challenges. With a focus on excellence and integrity, I specialise in simplifying complex legal landscapes and achieving outcomes that align with my clients’ strategic goals.
Zoya Rao is an accomplished legal professional with over seven years of diverse experience across multiple legal domains. As a Partner at Spencer West, she excels in providing strategic legal advice and representation in complex matters. Her expertise spans contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and high-stakes litigation, with a strong emphasis on corporate advisory, commercial, intellectual property, family law, and inheritance law.

Zoya has advised major organisations, including various companies, multinational corporations, and non-profits, on regulatory compliance, business structuring, and litigation strategies. She has represented high-profile clients such as Crescent Bahuman Limited, Bayer, Sapphire, Coca Cola International, and Khaadi in critical litigation and corporate matters. She has also played a vital role in advising Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) on corporate governance and compliance.

She has been involved in drafting landmark legislation, including the Defamation Act 2017, and contributed to policy development on critical issues such as education reform and cybersecurity. Additionally, she has provided legal consultancy for grassroots organisations like the Common Man Initiative and offered drafting and research support for public interest litigation.

Her commitment to delivering client-focused, tailored solutions has earned her a reputation for excellence. Zoya’s work includes advising international clients on corporate advisory matters, representing high-profile clients in court, and offering innovative solutions in arbitration and mediation. Her ability to combine legal acumen with strategic thinking ensures the best outcomes for her clients.

Her professional activities extend to a wide array of areas, including providing legal consultancy and litigation advice in the following fields.

Specific areas of expertise:

  • civil law
  • constitutional law
  • administrative law
  • commercial law
  • labor law
  • tax law
  • employment and labor law
  • arbitration
  • intellectual property law
  • legal mediation
  • protection of competition
  • consumer protection

Practice Areas

Commercial Corporate Dispute Resolution