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MSJ Graces NUST as Chief Guest, Stresses the Future of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

In a significant acknowledgment of his contributions to the legal and engineering professions, Mian Sheraz Javaid (MSJ), renowned English Barrister and Civil Engineer, was invited as the Chief Guest and keynote speaker by the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad. Representing the Society of Construction Law Pakistan (SCL Pakistan) in his capacity as its Founding Chair, MSJ delivered a thought-provoking address to a distinguished gathering of academics, students, and professionals. Held at one of Pakistan's premier institutions, the event marked a critical moment in the dialogue surrounding construction law and dispute resolution. MSJ’s address was not just ceremonial—it was a clarion call for redefining professional roles in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

27 Jun 2025
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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
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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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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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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