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

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
The Latest Developments in Dispute Board Utilization in Pakistan

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

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
Understanding the value of dispute boards

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

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

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

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

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
Introduction to Construction Dispute Resolution in China

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

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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