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About the Corporate and Banking Lawyers Association (CBLA)
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The corporate and banking Lawyers Association is a premier professional body dedicated to advancing the practice and understanding of corporate and banking law. Founded on the principles of excellence. Integrity, and collaboration, our association brings together leading legal minds to foster professional growth, advocate for industry standards, and contribute to the development of sound legal practices in corporate and banking sectors.
Objective of the Association:
The objects of the Association are to consider, safeguard and promote the interests of the legal profession, to watch and assist the progress of legislation, to make proper representation to Bar Council, the High Court of Sindh, Provincial and Central Government, to maintain and develop high professional tone and to prevent un-professional practice to safeguard the rights and interests of the Members of the bar in particular and to do all such other allied things as under:
Aims and Objects
- The objects for which the Association is established are:-
- To establish closer relations and understanding among the members of the Association.
- To look after, safeguard and protect the rights and privileges of the members of the Association.
- To establish promote and maintain high standards of honesty, efficiency and integrity among the members of the Association in the conduct of profession so as to enhance the status, dignity, prestige and honour of the profession.
- To establish a code of conduct based on high standards of professional ethics and etiquette and to ensure its observance by the members of the Association.
- To discuss from time to time common problems and difficulties experience by the members in the conduct of the profession and to strive for solving the same.
- To study Banking and Commercial and other laws and to keep a close watch on the practical working of the Banking laws, and in the light of cumulative experience to approach the authorities for clarifications of ambiguities and for removal of provisions creating hardships of practitioners as well litigants.
- To foster and maintain closer connection with various Mercantile Associations, Chambers of Commerce and other trade Organizations, to discuss matters relating to Fiscal, Financial, and Taxation Policy of the Government, to enlighten Litigants and members on various matters affecting their interest and to make representations to Government and Legislative bodies.
- To establish and maintain a libraries and reading rooms for the benefit of members and to subscribe, to literature, Journals, magazines, periodicals and other publications dealing with Banking, Commercial Law and allied subjects.
- To provide for social and recreational amenities for the members of the Association.
- To organize seminar lecture for the improvement of skills of members.
- To raise subscriptions and donations and to accept gifts for the purpose of furthering the object of the Association and to spend moneys in accomplishing these objects.
- To prints and publish any news or views, magazines, papers, periodicals, books, pamphlets or leaflets that the Association may think desirable for the promotion of its objects.
- To manage, sell, lease, mortgage, dispose off, or otherwise deal with all or any part of the property of the Association.
- To borrow or raise moneys in such manner as the Association may deem fit.
- To invest any moneys of the Association not immediately required in such manner as may be determined from time to time.
- To open Bank Account in any schedule bank, maintain, adjust, state, operate and close Bank Accounts of every descriptions, to draw, issue, accept, make, endorse, negotiate, and deal otherwise with all cheques, bills of exchange, drafts, hundies and other negotiable instruments of all kinds.
- To establish funds, trusts, and other conveniences calculated to benefit the employees or ex-employees of the Association or the dependents of such person and to grant pensions, allowances, or to extend other aid.
- To do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects or any of them.
- To render financial help to the surviving dependents of a deceased member or to such members as may have become incapacitated for performance of their normal professional duties and for the achievement of the aforesaid object to establish such funds or float such schemes as may be necessary and feasible.
- To execute and implement all rules, direction and policies as laid down by the competent authorities.
- To affiliate or integrate with any international, national or regional associations, as may have been established for subjects similar to those of the Corporate & Banking Lawyers Association, Karachi.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower legal professionals by providing them with the resources, network and knowledge they need to excel in their careers. We aim to enhance the quality of legal services in the corporate and banking fileds, promote ethical practices and influence policy development to better serve the interests of our members and the broader community.
Professional Development
We offer a range of training programs, seminars, and workshops designed to keep our members at the forefront of legal developments in corporate and banking law.
Networking Opportunities; Our association provides a platform for legal professional to connect, collaborate, and share insights, fostering a community of like-minded individuals committed to excellence.
Advocacy and representation: We actively engage with policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to ensure that the voices of corporate and banking lawyers are heard and considered in the lagislative process.
Publication and Resources: We publish newsletters, journals, and legal briefs that keep our members informed about the latest trends, case studies, and best practices in the filed.
Our Members
Our members are a diverse group of legal professionals, including practicing lawyers, legal scholars, coporate counsels, and banking specialists. They share a common commitment to advancing the standards of corporate and banking law and to making a positive impact on the legal profession and society at large.
Join Us
By becoming a member of the corporate and Banking Lawyers Association, you will gain access to a wealth of knowledge, ressources, and professional connection that can elevate your legal practice and career. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to the filed, our association provides the support and opportunities you need to thrive in the dynamic world of corpoate and banking law.