High-Stakes Appellate Practice

Tax Litigation & Appellate Defense in Pakistan (CIR Appeals, ATIR, High Court)

We provide premier courtroom and appellate advocacy against arbitrary FBR assessments, penalties, and coercive recoveries. Our High Court advocates regularly plead and argue before Commissioner (Appeals), Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR), and High Courts nationwide.

Timeline: Emergency Stay Orders & Statutory Hearing Representation Advocates High Court & Tax Counsel

Who Needs This Service?

Taxpayers facing heavy tax demand orders, bank attachment freezing, penalty orders, or unconstitutional retrospective tax levies.

How It Works (Step-by-Step)

1

Order Review & Precedent Research

Analyze impugned order against settled statutory provisions and reported case laws.

2

Grounds of Appeal & Emergency Stay Petitions

Draft comprehensive Grounds of Appeal and urgent stay applications to protect taxpayer bank accounts.

3

Appellate Arguments & Relief Execution

Appear before appellate benches to argue merits and obtain favorable annulment or remand orders.

Documents & Requirements

Statutory documentation split between client-provided records and consultant drafting

Client Records Prepared by Us
Provided By Client
  • Certified copy of the impugned assessment order and demand notice (Section 137).
  • Filed returns and audit correspondence for the disputed years.
  • Signed Vakalatnama authorizing High Court advocates.
Prepared By Consultant
  • Grounds of Appeal drafting and legal precedent research.
  • Stay petition execution before CIR(A), ATIR, or High Court.
  • Oral advocacy before learned judges and tribunal members.

Engagement & Retainership

Forum-based litigation fee schedule covering grounds drafting, paper book preparation, and oral hearing arguments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The appeal ladder proceeds from Assessing Officer to: 1) Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals), 2) Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR), 3) High Court (Reference / Writ), and 4) Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Our advocates file urgent stay petitions within 24 to 48 hours before the appellate authority or High Court to restrain bank account attachments.
Legal Basis: Income Tax Ordinance 2001 (Sections 127–134); Sales Tax Act 1990 (Sections 45B–47); Constitution of Pakistan (Article 199). Content last reviewed: October 2026

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