Pro Bono Leadership That Shapes Nations
How Mian Sheraz Javaid (MSJ) Is Reshaping Dispute Resolution Across South Asia
Mian Sheraz Javaid (MSJ) has played a key role in reshaping the way dispute resolution works across South Asia. His work—done entirely pro bono—has helped institutionalize global best practices, guide and mentor professionals, and push for meaningful legal reforms. These efforts have helped put Pakistan on the map as a regional center for dispute resolution that is fair, efficient, and aligned with international standards.
A Rare Commitment to Public Good
What sets MSJ apart is the long-term nature of his commitment. He’s spent his career strengthening the legal and institutional frameworks that support alternative dispute resolution (ADR), not just in Pakistan, but across the broader South Asian region.
With a background that spans both civil engineering and English law, he brings a rare mix of technical and legal expertise to the table. Over the years, this has allowed him to take on leadership roles in major legal, academic, and policy-related organizations.
Rooted in Local Needs, Informed by Global Trends
Through these positions, MSJ has helped create a legal and construction dispute culture that is not only responsive to global trends, but also deeply rooted in local needs.
He’s been behind the launch of several self-sustaining institutions that bring international standards into local practice—things like arbitration centers, ADR academies, and public-private partnerships.
His work as the Founding Chair of CIArb Pakistan Branch, Chair of the Pakistan International Disputes Weekend (PIDW), and involvement with ICC and DRBF taskforces all point to one thing: he’s focused on raising the bar for dispute resolution, especially in complex, cross-border matters like those tied to the Belt and Road Initiative.
Mentorship and Innovation in Legal Reform
Beyond institutions, MSJ has designed and delivered advanced training programs, offered mentorship to young lawyers, and written about where the future of legal reform might be headed.
Through PIDW, for example, he’s helped turn Pakistan into a meeting point for global thinkers—from jurists and engineers to legal scholars—to talk about how dispute resolution can evolve.
“None of these roles have been paid. MSJ does this work because he believes in it.”
A Vision for Accessible, Business-Ready Justice
His long-term goal is clear: to create legal environments that are easy to access, built for the future, and capable of resolving disputes fairly and efficiently.
Whether shaping arbitration policy at the international level or mentoring the next generation of ADR professionals, MSJ leads with conviction. His work continues to strengthen professional networks, institutionalize regional ADR capacity, and foster a legal culture that favors prevention, open dialogue, and innovation over drawn-out litigation.
Institutions Where MSJ Serves Pro Bono
Committed leadership at globally respected dispute resolution bodies
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