MSJ Advocates Collaborative Risk Sharing at CIArb Pakistan Webinar on Infrastructure Project Delays

MSJ Advocates Collaborative Risk Sharing at CIArb Pakistan Webinar on Infrastructure Project Delays

In a landmark online discussion hosted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Pakistan Branch, Mian Sheraz Javaid (MSJ) delivered a critical keynote during the webinar titled “Adjudicating Delays and Cost Overruns in Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects.” The event drew seasoned professionals and emerging voices in construction law, engineering, and dispute resolution. Drawing on over two decades of cross-jurisdictional experience in the United Kingdom, Pakistan, UAE, Singapore, and other key markets, MSJ offered sharp insights into the structural failures that often lead to project delays and cost escalations.

27 Jun 2025
Mian Sheraz Javaid Leads First Session of Ciarb's International Arbitration Course in Karachi

Mian Sheraz Javaid Leads First Session of Ciarb's International Arbitration Course in Karachi

Mian Sheraz Javaid successfully concluded Session 1 of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Module 1 course on "Law, Practice & Procedure of International Arbitration," delivered virtually to legal practitioners in Karachi. This session marked a significant milestone in enhancing Pakistan’s capacity to handle complex international disputes, with Sheraz offering participants a comprehensive, step-by-step overview of the key stages in arbitration proceedings.

27 Jun 2025
First Cohort Completes Law Practice and Procedure for International Arbitration Course

First Cohort Completes Law Practice and Procedure for International Arbitration Course

Last week, Mian Sheraz Javaid and his team successfully wrapped up the first cohort of the 2025 Law Practice and Procedure for International Arbitration program with a revision class for Module 1. The course, which welcomed 15 legal practitioners from across Pakistan, marked a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to elevate Pakistan’s role in international dispute resolution.

27 Jun 2025
Ciarb Pakistan Branch Kicks Off Academic Year 2025 with International Arbitration Training

Ciarb Pakistan Branch Kicks Off Academic Year 2025 with International Arbitration Training

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Pakistan Branch launched its Academic Year 2025 with the highly anticipated first session of Module 1: Law Practice and Procedure for International Arbitration. The session, which spanned two days, was a dynamic and engaging learning experience for a diverse and globally representative cohort of 15 participants from countries including Saudi Arabia, Australia, the UAE, and Pakistan.

27 Jun 2025
Mian Sheraz Javaid Highlights the Significance of ADR in Pakistan’s Legal System at Kinnaird College for Women

Mian Sheraz Javaid Highlights the Significance of ADR in Pakistan’s Legal System at Kinnaird College for Women

Lahore, Pakistan – Mian Sheraz Javaid delivered an insightful lecture titled “Incorporating ADR into Pakistan's Legal Framework” at Kinnaird College for Women (KCW), Lahore. This event, which was well-received by both students and faculty members, focused on the role ADR could play in transforming Pakistan’s legal landscape, a topic that has gained increasing attention amid growing concerns over the backlog of cases in the country’s judicial system.

27 Jun 2025
Mian Sheraz Javaid Leads Landmark Training in Pakistan on International Arbitration: A Step Toward Building Local Expertise for Global Arbitration Practice

Mian Sheraz Javaid Leads Landmark Training in Pakistan on International Arbitration: A Step Toward Building Local Expertise for Global Arbitration Practice

Mian Sheraz Javaid spearheaded the Module 1: Law, Practice & Procedure for International Arbitration course at the Avari Hotel in Lahore, with the second batch of candidates under the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Pakistan Branch. The objective here was to bring together a competent group of professionals who are equipped not only with the nuances of international arbitration law but also set to lead and shape the arbitration practice on the global level.

27 Jun 2025
AI and ODR in Arbitration: Innovation, Ethics, and the Future of Dispute Resolution

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
Trade Remedies in Pakistan’s Legal Framework

Trade Remedies in Pakistan’s Legal Framework

Hassan Law Associates, a leading law firm in Pakistan, invited Mian Sheraz Javaid for a lecture on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) aimed at the interns and associates of Hassan Law Associates and was met with great enthusiasm and appreciation. This collaboration was an effort to equip the next generation of legal professionals with the skills they need to navigate the complex landscape of dispute resolution.

27 Jun 2025
Understanding Arbitral Awards: Enforcement, Challenges, and Jurisdictional Dynamics in International Arbitration

Understanding Arbitral Awards: Enforcement, Challenges, and Jurisdictional Dynamics in International Arbitration

Mian Sheraz Javaid was invited to Nepal as an expert trainer for the South Asia Regional International Commercial Arbitration Information Exchange, conducted between the 24th June and 26th June 2024 in Kathmandu at NEPCA. The three-day training covered the main procedural stages of an arbitration proceeding. Sheraz, alongside Tony Andriotis, delivered a lecture designed to equip practitioners with practical insights on managing an arbitration proceeding.

27 Jun 2025
Sheraz Leads Key Session on Construction Contracts at Punjab Engineering Academy

Sheraz Leads Key Session on Construction Contracts at Punjab Engineering Academy

The Punjab Engineering Academy (PEA) in Lahore hosted an engaging and thought-provoking session on Construction Management and Contract Administration as part of the 28th In-Service Training Course for Senior Executives. This specialised course is aimed at engineers currently in the BS-19 grade who are set to be promoted to BS-20 upon successful completion.

27 Jun 2025
Mian Sheraz Javaid Leads High-Impact ADR Training for Senior FBR Officials

Mian Sheraz Javaid Leads High-Impact ADR Training for Senior FBR Officials

Islamabad, Pakistan – Mian Sheraz Javaid recently undertook the task of designing, facilitating, and conducting an impactful training session on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Taxation for senior officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Organized by the International Mediation and Arbitration Centre under the Ministry of Law and Justice, in collaboration with FBR, the training was a significant step towards integrating ADR into Pakistan’s tax governance framework. This initiative aims to equip FBR officials with the necessary knowledge and skills to implement faster, fairer, and more efficient tax dispute resolution mechanisms.

27 Jun 2025
MSJ Bridges Engineering and Arbitration in Guest Lecture at NED University

MSJ Bridges Engineering and Arbitration in Guest Lecture at NED University

Mian Sheraz Javaid (MSJ) brought his cross-disciplinary expertise to the classroom once again, delivering a guest lecture for the Masters in Construction Law cohort at NED University of Engineering and Technology. Organized by Dr. Farrukh Arif, the session welcomed a hybrid audience of emerging legal minds and seasoned professionals navigating the evolving landscape of construction disputes.

27 Jun 2025

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