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A $100 Billion Opportunity. One Critical
Moment. CPEC demands world-class arbitrators and adjudicators.
PIDW is your gateway.
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Energy Project
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Major Infrastructure Developments
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Streamlined Gateway to CPEC Disputes
More Than a
Weekend
Launched in 2022, the Pakistan International Disputes Weekend (PIDW) has rapidly emerged as Asia’s premier platform for dispute resolution. More than a conference, it is a flagship gathering for the region’s legal, business, investment, and policy leaders — built around the mission of reviewing, reflecting, and reviving the global disputes landscape.
Together in Purpose, United for Peace.
The Global Forces Behind PIDW25
A global alliance of institutions and innovators working together to strengthen trust, resolve disputes, and shape a more peaceful world powered by the shared vision of PIDW25.
Leading Global Bodies Collaborate as
Co-Hosts of the PIDW25 Edition
Oil & Gas Development Company
Pakistan’s leading exploration & production company, powering national energy security through upstream innovation, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships.
Society of Construction Law Pakistan
Advancing understanding of construction law and fostering best practices in contracts, project delivery, and dispute avoidance across Pakistan’s growing infrastructure landscape.
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
The statutory body regulating engineering practice, accreditation, and standards while supporting sustainable national development and technical excellence.
London Court of International Arbitration
One of the world’s most respected arbitral institutions, renowned for neutrality, procedural efficiency, and trusted administration of complex cross-border disputes.
No5 Barristers Chambers
United Kingdom
A leading UK set with strong advocacy and advisory capabilities in commercial, construction, infrastructure, and international arbitration matters.
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Pakistan
Developing professional ADR capacity through training, accreditation, and ethical standards to elevate arbitration and mediation practice in Pakistan.
Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF)
Global leader in promoting Dispute Boards to proactively manage risk, foster collaboration, and reduce claims on major infrastructure and construction projects.
Featured
Speakers
Stephen
Hibbert
Independent Arbitrator & Mediator, ArbDB Chambers, New York
Kashaf
Fatima
Treasurer, Ciarb Pakistan Branch
Noor
Siddiqi
Director, Towerbridge Legal, London
Barrister Mian
Sheraz Javaid
No5. Barristers Chambers, United Kingdom
Xavier
Leynaud
BOD, DRBF, France
Waseem
Nazir
Chairman, PEC
Kevin
Nash
Director General, London Court of International Arbitration
Mansoor
Awan
Attorney General of Pakistan
Zulifqar Ahmed
Khan
Rtd. Justice of Sindh High Court
Aliaksei
Korachkin
Deputy Chairman Chamber of Arbitrators, Chairman of the Sports Arbitration Court at Belarusian Republican Union of Lawyers, UNCITRAL, Belarus
Matthew
Hodgson
Partner, Linklaters, London
Rafey A
Siddiqui
COO, Osmani & Company, Islamabad
Hussnain
Shahid
Director, Grayway Ltd, Islamabad
Jullia
Sulliven
Arbitrator, ArbDB Chambers, New York
Virginie
Colauta
Partner, LMS Legal, London
Thara
Ghoplan
Vice President, AAA, Singapore
Waseem
Raza
Vice President, SCL Pakistan
Zubair
Ijaz
CEO, Astral Constructors
Mian Zafar
Iqbal Kalanauri
Partner, Zafar Kalaunari and Associates
Asim
Amin
Islamabad Chair Chapter, Ciarb Pakistan Branch
Anil
Changaroth
SCL (International) Liaison Committee, SCL (Singapore)
Brig. Sherjeel
Ashraf
Ex Country Head Engineering & Infrastructure, NLC
Adv Henk
Louw
Advocate at Rivonia Group of Advocates, Ciarb SA Branch
Olusola
Adegbonmire
Legal Practitioner, Arbitrator and Mediator, Nigeria
Muhammad Sohail
Khan
Additional Registrar, Pakistan Engineering Council
Hammad Yousaf
Gillani
Secretary, Ciarb Pakistan Branch, Pakistan
Michael
Tonkin
President CIArb, 2026-2027
Muhammad Amjad
Pervaiz
Advocate General Punjab
Masako
Miyatake
Professor-Keio University Law school and Special Counsel of Blakemore & Mitsuki, Japan
Brandon
Malone
Advocate, Barrister, Arbitrator at Arbitra International and FIDIC Adjudicator, London
Salwa Saad
Khairallah
International Mediator and Negotiator - ADR trainer
Linda
Heng
Founder & CEO, ResoX
Sarah Tarar
DDRS
Founder & Director, ICDRL
Mohammed Zaman
KC
Head of Business & Property, No.5 Barristers Chambers
Umar Ghazanzfar
Malik
Remote Project Management Expert
Raja
Naeem
Federal Law Secretary
Shanza
Baig
CLO, Pakistan Petroleum Limited
Ishtiaq Nawaz
Chichi
Partner, Spencer West, United Kingdom
Rashid
Mureed
Partner, Cepal & Co, Pakistan
Paul
Tan
Independent counsel, One Essex Court, London
Robert
Sliwinski
Chartered Arbitrator, UAE
Qasim
Wadud
Partner, Legal Oracles, Pakistan
Alessa
Pang
Partner, Wong Partnership LLP, Singapore
Huma
Ijaz
Partner, Mandviwalla & Zafar
Colin
Rule
President and CEO, Mediate.com, San Francisco
Mr. Gu
Yan
Vice President, CIETAC
Uzair
Shafie
Partner, Haidermota & Co, Pakistan
Shozab
Majeed
Co-founder - Global Peace Summit (GPS)
Kamran
Rehman
Partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper, London
Dr. Konstantin
Pavlidis
Founder Orassy
Joanne
Lau
Secretary General, HKIAC, Hong Kong
Vakhtangi
Giorgadze
Deputy Counsel, SIAC, Singapore
Rajendra
Prasad
Chairman, NEPCA, Nepal
Katherine
Pavlidis
President, ADRA, Australia
Lilit
Petrosyan
Director, AMCA, Armenia
Rana
Sajjad
President, CIICA
Aisha
Rasool
Advisor & Senior Consultant to Ministry of Law & Justice
Barrister Aqeel
Malik
Minister of State for Law and Justice
PIDW25 – Driving Growth Through CPEC Projects
At PIDW25, we recognize that the success of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) goes beyond infrastructure—it requires effective dispute resolution mechanisms to sustain growth and partnerships. To meet this need, PIDW is launching a dedicated ADR Professionals’ Panel.
This panel will allow qualified arbitrators, mediators, conciliators, and dispute board members to register with PIDW and become part of a recognized platform that supports CPEC-related contracts, investments, and partnerships. By doing so, ADR professionals can gain visibility, credibility, and direct opportunities to play a vital role in shaping the future of cross-border dispute resolution.
Step 01
Join the PIDW-CPEC Panel
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Visibility in CPEC Projects
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Engagement in Disputes
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Driving Growth through Resolution
The strength behind PIDW
The strength of Pakistan International Disputes Weekend (PIDW) lies in its role as a unifying platform that brings together leading voices from law, business, government, and international institutions. By creating space for collaboration, dialogue, and innovation, PIDW positions itself as more than just an event—it is a driver of change in how disputes are understood, managed, and resolved in Pakistan and across the region.
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CPEC & Global South Opportunities
PIDW provides unprecedented access to CPEC projects, enabling arbitrators, mediators, and corporate stakeholders to capitalize on massive regional opportunities.
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High-value energy, transport, and industrial projects across CPEC.
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Engage with global partners driving CPEC initiatives.
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Leverage PIDW for partnerships, and dispute resolutions.
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Business Matchmaking
Connecting corporate leaders, investors, and industrial stakeholders for deals, partnerships, and collaborations across sectors.
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Unlock collaborations across multiple sectors.
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Discover high-impact projects in Asia and the Global South.
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Access emerging markets to grow your business network.
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ADR Practitioners & Institutions
PIDW brings together top arbitrators, mediators, and dispute resolution institutions for knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
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Engage with top experts resolving high-value cross-border disputes.
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Learn negotiation strategies shaping Global South commercial deals.
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Build connections with leading ADR institutions for collaborations.
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Industry & Government Stakeholders
PIDW bridges industry leaders and policymakers to accelerate economic and infrastructure development in the Global South.
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Gain insights from energy, construction, and tech industries.
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Meet officials shaping frameworks and investments.
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Access exclusive discussions on economic and legal policies.
PIDW 2025 Ticket Options
Choose your registration type and secure your place at PIDW 2025.
Local Registration
PKR 10,000 per ticket for participants from Pakistan. Access all sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Local Table Reservation
PKR 45,000 per table for participants from Pakistan. Reserve a full table for your team or organization and enjoy priority seating and networking.
International Registration
USD 200 per ticket for international participants. Full access to sessions, networking, and exclusive PIDW Global South opportunities.
PIDW25 Co-Host
PIDW25
Register for the PIDW 2025
Join the movement shaping the future of ADR in Pakistan and beyond.
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