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Managing Construction Disputes in China: ADR Approaches and Strategic Insights

The Tokyo Summit 2024 for Commercial Dispute Resolution in China, organized by the Beijing Arbitration Commission/Beijing International Arbitration Court, was held from the 15th to the 17th of October, 2024. Representing Pakistan, Mian Sheraz Javaid, alongside his co-panelists Jun Chi and Daniel Allen, discussed the role of effective dispute resolution in large-scale commercial projects under the Belt and Road Initiative.

27 Jun 2025
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MSJ Leads ICC Workshop on Arbitration Hearings in Tokyo

Mian Sheraz Javaid, the Chair of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Pakistan Branch, spearheaded the recent ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy’s workshop on Hearing and Evidence in an International Arbitration, held in Tokyo. The event attracted leading legal professionals from across the globe, who gathered to explore complex issues surrounding arbitration practice and deepen their understanding of international dispute resolution.

27 Jun 2025
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Mian Sheraz Javaid Engages in Insightful Discussions at the 2nd ICC Tokyo Arbitration Day

Mian Sheraz Javaid represented Pakistan during the 2nd ICC Tokyo Arbitration Day, which was attended by 240 participants representing more than 20 jurisdictions across the world. The event, which brought together leading specialists from all over the world, met there to exchange ideas on key matters in this fast-evolving area of dispute resolution. Sheraz spoke in a variety of high-level panels on timely and critical topics. Among the panels that really caught his eye were 'Adoption of ICC Arbitration under the Amended Japan Arbitration Act,' 'At the Threshold of an Era: Navigating AI in Dispute Settlement Landscape,' and 'Practical Tips: Enforcement Mechanism of Arbitral Awards on a Global Basis.".

27 Jun 2025
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Multi-Tier Dispute Resolution: Best Practices for Managing International Investment Disputes

During the at the 7th Annual Arbitration Conference organized by the Tanzania Institute of Arbitrators (TIArb), Mian Sheraz Javaid represented Pakistan and led a panel discussion alongside Dr. Willy Mutubwa, Dr. Abayomi Okubote, FCiarb, and Dr. Jacktone Koyugi (Ph.D), focusing on the importance of multi-tier dispute resolution clauses in investment arbitration as a key best practice.

27 Jun 2025
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Mediation in Construction Disputes: Key Insights from Singapore Convention Week

The Singapore Convention Week 2024 offered a platform for a highly informative and insightful discussion on the growing role of mediation in resolving conflicts in the construction industry. The event was held last week on the theme "Mediation in Avoiding Conflicts and Resolving Construction Disputes." A distinguished panel of experts, industry leaders, and legal professionals came together to discuss how mediation is changing the face of dispute resolution in the construction sector across Asia-Brunei, Pakistan, and Singapore, among others.

27 Jun 2025
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Mian Sheraz Javaid Discusses Mediation’s Role in Legal System at Ciarb Pakistan Seminar

During a pivotal seminar organised by the Ciarb Pakistan Branch in collaboration with the High Court Bar Association Rawalpindi, which gathered esteemed justices, legal professionals, and young lawyers to discuss the future of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Pakistan, Mian Sheraz Javaid spoke on the topic "Evaluating Mediation’s Effectiveness: A Brief Analysis," contributing valuable insights into the potential benefits of integrating mediation into the legal ecosystem.

27 Jun 2025
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The Role of the Construction Industry in Pakistan's Economic Growth

During a webinar event organised by Ciarb Pakistan and Quigg Golden Solicitors Limited, Mian Sheraz Javaid delivered a detailed presentation discussing the challenges and developments in the construction industry of Pakistan, particularly focusing on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods. The presentation, co-paneled by Robert Burns and Nouman Qadir MCIOB, emphasized the vital role of ADR in resolving disputes, improving project outcomes, and driving economic growth in Pakistan.

27 Jun 2025
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Impact of the New Arbitration Act Introduced at PIDW

During the PIDW Event hosted from the 11th to the 12th of May 2024, Mian Sheraz Javaid delivered an insightful presentation on the Impact of the New Arbitration Act 2024. The presentation focused on how this newly revised legislation, aligned with the UNCITRAL Model Law, marks a significant shift in Pakistan’s legal framework, particularly in the context of dispute resolution and international arbitration.

27 Jun 2025
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PEC ADR CENTRE INAUGURATION

On the 4th of September 2024, the Chartered Institure of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Pakistan Branch celebrated the inauguration of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) ADR Centre at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, which marked a monumental development for the construction and engineering sector in Pakistan. As the Chair of Ciarb Pakistan, this event was overseen by Mian Sheraz Javaid.

27 Jun 2025
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MSJ Awarded as a Global Mental Health Ambassador at Oxford University

Mian Sheraz Javaid was invited by Dr. Konstantin Pavlidis at the University of Oxford and was recognised as a Global Mental Health Ambassador. Sheraz, alongside Dr. Katherine Pavlidis Johnson, explored the importance of preserving a mediator’s mental health in order to maintain the integrity of the mediation process.

27 Jun 2025
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Nepal ADR Week: Modernising Dispute Resolution

As a representative of Pakistan during the Nepal ADR Week in December 2024, Mian Sheraz Javaid gave an insightful keynote address and presentation on the contribution of South Asian ADR (alternative dispute resolution) institutions to the growth and trust in ADR practices over the past two decades. The theme of the event was "Modernising Dispute Resolution: The Role of ADR in Enhancing Access to Justice,” and Sheraz’s discussion was chaired by Dr. Mukti Rijal, NIAC and moderated by Ms. Nida Doon-Malla.

27 Jun 2025

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