Mir has considerable experience in criminal and administrative law, with a particular emphasis on constitutional and public law challenges before the High Courts. He regularly appears in criminal and civil trials, bail applications, and appellate proceedings, and is frequently entrusted with matters on an independent brief. His practice also includes tax references and fiscal-constitutional petitions before the High Court, as well as consumer matters before the District Courts.
Core Expertise
Constitutional Law
Administrative law
Judicial Review remedies
Criminal trials, appeals and bails
Career Highlights
Represented multiple election candidates from various political parties in proceedings arising out of the General Elections 2024, including appearances before the Election Appellate Tribunal, the Election Commission of Pakistan and the Sindh High Court.
Secured bail in a highly contentious and widely publicised murder case involving the alleged killing of a teenage girl.
Successfully obtained post-conviction suspension of sentences in a case concerning negligent manslaughter arising from the deaths of coal miners.
Represented an oil marketing company in criminal proceedings arising out of banking matters, securing the setting aside of warrants issued against its directors.
Credentials & Education
Bar Course LL.M., Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK
(Dissertation: “Judgment from Above: Indian Appeals to the Privy Council with a Short Note on its Contract Jurisprudence”)
LL.B. (Hons.) Bachelor of Laws, University of London
Barrister-at-Law, Middle Temple
Advocate High Court