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.

22 May 2025
Mian Sheraz Javaid Leads Insightful Webinar on Building a Career in International Arbitration for Nepal Council of Arbitration

Mian Sheraz Javaid Leads Insightful Webinar on Building a Career in International Arbitration for Nepal Council of Arbitration

Mian Sheraz Javaid had the honor of hosting a dynamic webinar organized by the Nepal Council of Arbitration (NEPCA), focusing on how aspiring professionals can build successful careers in international arbitration. The session was designed to offer valuable insights and actionable strategies to young legal professionals looking to enter and excel in the competitive world of international dispute resolution.

22 May 2025
Mian Sheraz Javaid Chairs Session on ‘Connecting with International Practices’ at Nepal’s National Conference on Arbitration

Mian Sheraz Javaid Chairs Session on ‘Connecting with International Practices’ at Nepal’s National Conference on Arbitration

Mian Sheraz Javaid chaired a session titled 'Connecting with International Practices' at the prestigious National Conference on ‘Arbitration for Effective Dispute Resolution,’ held in Kathmandu. Organized by the Nepal Council of Arbitration (NEPCA), the event brought together prominent legal professionals and scholars to discuss the evolving landscape of arbitration and its growing importance in Nepal's dispute resolution framework.

22 May 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

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.

22 May 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
Pakistan’s Arbitration Reform: A New Era for Dispute Resolution

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
Managing Construction Disputes in China: ADR Approaches and Strategic Insights

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
MSJ Leads ICC Workshop on Arbitration Hearings in Tokyo

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

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

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
Mediation in Construction Disputes: Key Insights from Singapore Convention Week

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