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AI and ODR in Arbitration: Innovation, Ethics, and the Future of Dispute Resolution

The fourth edition of Uzbek Arbitration Week (UzAW) took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from the 9th to the 13th of September, 2024, hosted by The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan and the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC). Mian Sheraz Javaid represented Ciarb Pakistan and, alongside his co-panelists co-panelists Elizabeth Chan (陳曉彤) and Artur Skrebets, discussed the development of ODR and AI in the arbitration process and the future of dispute resolution.

27 Jun 2025
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Pakistan’s Arbitration Reform: A New Era for Dispute Resolution

Mian Sheraz Javaid delivered a guest lecture at the University of Central Punjab (UCP), Faculty of Law, titled "Building the Future of ADR in Pakistan: Progress, Challenges, and International Alignment". Sheraz was invited by the faculty of the institutions, notably Dr. Hadia Awan, Shaista Anwar, Rana Rizwan Hussain.

27 Jun 2025
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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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Mian Sheraz Javaid’s Role as Moderator in the "Construction 4.0: The Future of Arbitration" Session

On the 1st of October 2024, Mian Sheraz Javaid was part of the Istanbul Arbitration Week’24 and moderated a panel, ‘Construction 4.0: The Future of Arbitration’,alongside Christopher Campbell-Holt, Registrar and Chief Executive of AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre); Gabriel Armanet, FCiarb, MRICS, Senior Director at FTI Consulting (Paris); Asel El Housan, Founder and Director of AEH CONSULTANCY LIMITED L.L.C.; Tarek Alsohaibani, Partner at Sohaibani & Partners Law Firm; and Ayşe Feride Armangil Gökalp, Deputy CEO of TAV Construction.

27 Jun 2025
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Mian Sheraz Javaid Delivers a Keynote Speech at ICMA Pakistan Seminar

Mian Sheraz Javaid was one of the keynote speakers on a seminar organised by the TSPD Committee of Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) in collaboration with Khawaja and Kamal. The seminar dealt with Alternative Dispute Resolution Having Specific Perspective of Mediation and the role of Early Neutral Evaluation. Alongside Sheraz, the panel of keynote speakers included Honorable Mr. Justice Jawad Hassan, Honorable Mr. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, Honorable Mr. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq and Shehzad Ahmed Malik, President ICMA.

27 Jun 2025
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Mian Sheraz Javaid Highlights Pakistan's Growing Role in Regional ADR at IBA Karachi Event

Mian Sheraz Javaid participated in a panel discussion at the “Pakistan’s ADR Renaissance,” hosted by the Centre for Executive Education (CEE) at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) in Karachi. This event, held on the 16th of August 2024, brought together experts from across the globe and focused on the transformative impact of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in encouraging regional connectivity and advancing commercial law across South Asia.

27 Jun 2025
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Mian Sheraz Javaid Joins an Expert Panel the International Bar Association Annual Conference in Mexico

Mian Sheraz Javaid represented Pakistan during the International Bar Association Annual Conference in Mexico City from the 15th to the 20th of September, 2024. As a participant, he was part of a panel discussion moderated by Virginie Colaiuta from LMS Legal LLP and Jalal (Jil) EL AHDAB from Bird & Bird. Alongside fellow experts Cecilia Azar, Eric Franco FCiarb MSc, and Hermann Knott, they discussed the subject of "Mediation for Construction Disputes: Is it Successful? What Does it Take?".

27 Jun 2025
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The Evolution of EPC Contracts: Insights from the 7th Annual Project Management Summit

The 7th Annual EPC Contract & Project Management Summit, held on the 9th and 10th of November 2024 in London, aimed to explore the strategies, common challenges, and solutions in EPC contract negotiations. Mian Sheraz Javaid represented Pakistan during this Summit, where he delivered a keynote address about the current contracting trend and the future of the construction industry.

26 Jun 2025
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The Latest Developments in Dispute Board Utilization in Pakistan

On the 22nd of February 2024, Mian Sheraz Javaid, Pakistan's country representative for the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF), gave a thorough breakdown of how Dispute Boards (DBs) are becoming more relevant in the MENA (Middle East and Northern Africa) region in construction at the virtual MENA Regional Conference hosted by the DRBF.

26 Jun 2025
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Mian Sheraz Javaid Speaks on Strengthening Dispute Resolution at Consultative Roundtable on CPEC and Investor Protection

Mian Sheraz Javaid, Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Task Force for CPEC Disputes and Chair of the Ciarb Pakistan Branch, recently participated in a high-level event, the 'Consultative Roundtable: A Holistic Assessment of Legislative Reform, Investor Protection, and Dispute Resolution'. The event was jointly organised by the Centre for Chinese Legal Studies at LUMS and the Institute of Regional and International Studies and was held at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel.

25 Jun 2025
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Understanding the value of dispute boards

In 2024, the Ciarb Egypt Branch and DRBF hosted a seminar on the 22nd of February that was attended by various professionals in the dispute resolution and construction industry. Among them was Mian Sheraz Javaid, who addressed the importance of dispute boards in the construction sector as well as beyond the legal sphere, with special emphasis on the use of dispute boards in Pakistan.

25 Jun 2025
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Mian Sheraz Javaid Discussed Modernization of Arbitration Law at Key Event on China-Indonesia Trade

On the 28th of August, 2024, Mian Sheraz Javaid joined a distinguished panel of experts at the event titled "Arbitration's Role in Shaping Future Trade between China and Indonesia," organised by MedArbId (The Indonesian Academy of Independent Mediators and Arbitrators), the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), and the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Centre (APIAC).

25 Jun 2025
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Mediation & Nation-Building – Insights from the Australian Dispute Resolution Association (ADRA) 2024

On the 15th and 16th of August 2024, the Australian Dispute Resolution Association (ADRA) hosted an event titled ‘Beyond Conflict: Dispute Resolution in Tomorrow’s Society’, where Mian Sheraz Javaid represented Pakistan and delivered a keynote address that analysed the impact of mediation on nation-building and gave some insightful approaches as to how Pakistan can benefit from a robust mediation industry.

25 Jun 2025
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MSJ Explores Dispute Avoidance in Crypto Contracts at Tashkent’s Global Blockchain Law Forum

Continuing his leadership on the global arbitration stage, Mian Sheraz Javaid (MSJ)—English Barrister, Civil Engineer, and international dispute resolution expert—was featured as a virtual keynote speaker on Day 3 of Crypto Week: Crypto & Blockchain Disputes, hosted by PraeLegal Uzbekistan and the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC) at the Tashkent International University.

25 Jun 2025
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Mian Sheraz Javaid: Guiding the Future of Legal Professionals through Ciarb Pakistan's Successful Workshop

On the 9th of October 2023, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Pakistan Branch, in collaboration with the Law Students' Council Pakistan, hosted an inspiring and informative workshop titled "Charting Your Legal Journey: Career Guidance for Aspiring Lawyers." This highly anticipated event took place at the Bar Room of the Islamabad High Court Bar Association, providing an ideal venue for aspiring legal professionals to engage with experts and gain valuable insights into the trajectory of a successful legal career.

25 Jun 2025
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Introduction to Construction Dispute Resolution in China

Mian Sheraz Javaid delivered a comprehensive and insightful presentation on Construction Dispute Resolution in China during the 2023 Hong Kong Summit on Commercial Dispute Resolution in China co-organized by the Beijing Arbitration Commission/Beijing International Arbitration Court. The presentation was primarily focused on recent trends, legal reforms, and dispute resolution mechanisms in China’s booming construction industry, with particular attention to the implications of the Annual Review on Construction Disputes and recent legal developments.

25 Jun 2025
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Mian Sheraz Javaid Helps Understand the Role of International Arbitration in Construction With NESPAK

The National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK), a leading engineering consultancy in the country, recently organised a comprehensive one-day training session on general construction arbitration for its engineers. This initiative was part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skill set of NESPAK’s engineering professionals, particularly in the realm of arbitration, which is a critical aspect of modern dispute resolution in the construction industry.

21 Jun 2025
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Mian Sheraz Javaid Receives Recognition at the 9th International Judicial Conference: A Commitment to Advancing Dispute Resolution in Pakistan

The 9th International Judicial Conference, held on the 23rd and 24th of September 2022, marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to enhance Pakistan’s legal and judicial systems. Among the distinguished participants and speakers at the event, Barrister Mian Sheraz Javaid stood out for his significant contribution to the discourse on dispute resolution.

21 Jun 2025

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