Board Member
Mr. Justice (Retd) Zulfiqar Ahmed Khan
Honorable Justice of the Sindh High Court (Retd)
Justice Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan is a distinguished jurist, academic, and intellectual property expert with over three decades of professional experience. With qualifications in engineering, law, and IT & telecom laws, along with advanced patent training, he has been pivotal in drafting Pakistan’s major IP frameworks including the Trade Marks Ordinance 2001, patent and design rules, and GI laws. He has represented Pakistan at WIPO, WTO, and international forums, founded multiple legal associations, authored leading works on IP, and trained judges, lawyers, and students.
Board Member
Mr. Shozab Majeed
International Law Expert | Founder-RPDI
As the Director of International Law at the Ministry of Defence, my role encompasses advising on the intricacies of international law and spearheading the development of MoUs and agreements. My educational foundation is solidified with a Master of Laws from The University of Law, specializing in International Law and Legal Studies, an MBA focused on Negotiations and Alternative Dispute Resolution from the Naval Postgraduate School, and an MS in War and Strategic Studies.
Board Member
Mr. Asim Amin
Member at NHA National Highway Authority
Graduated since 1989. Till to date more than a decade experience in Public sector as General Manager Design. More than decade experience from 1990 to 2003 working with Top ranking consultants. Designed and supervised design of more than 1000 Km of highways, dozens of Bridges, Interchanges etc. High level coordination with financial institutes all over world. Focal Person of Pak China Economic corridor Highway projects. Successfully concluded EPC Turnkey Project work 4.5 Billion USD (Technical aspect) .
Board Member
Mr. Karamat Ullah Chaudhry
Managing Director, Central Boulevard (Pvt) Ltd.
Karamat Ullah Chaudhry, Managing Director of Central Boulevard (Pvt) Ltd. and former MD of NESPAK, is a seasoned professional engineer with over five decades of experience in engineering consultancy and infrastructure development. He has held senior leadership roles, including Managing Director of Engineering Consultancy Services (Punjab), Technical Adviser to Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation (Australia), and MD of NESPAK, where he led Pakistan’s largest engineering consultancy firm, overseeing mega projects and liaising with government bodies, international agencies, and funding institutions.
Board Member
Mr. Taimur Malik
Founder, Courting the Law
Taimur Malik is a prominent Pakistani lawyer, called to the Bar of England and Wales from Lincoln’s Inn, who advises Fortune 500 companies, sovereign wealth funds, listed institutions, and public and private organizations across Pakistan, the Middle East, and Africa. With advanced studies in management and leadership from the University of Oxford and professional certifications from leading institutions including the University of Heidelberg, Hague Academy of International Law, LSE, and Boston University, he has also been a Research Scholar at UNIDROIT in Rome and served as Executive Director of RSIL Pakistan.
International Board Member
Ms. Virginie Colauta
Partner, LMS Legal, London
Virginie Colaiuta is an international arbitration and construction law expert, admitted in Paris, New York, and England & Wales. She serves as Managing Editor of the IBA's Construction Law International and advises on complex, high-value disputes across jurisdictions, representing clients in major infrastructure, energy, and construction projects worldwide.
International Board Member
Mr. Sherzod Abdulkasimov
Founding & Executive Partner, PraeLegal Uzbekistan
Sherzod is an international arbitrator and lawyer specializing in blockchain disputes, cryptocurrency investigations, and international arbitration before institutions such as ICC, LCAM, and VIAC. He trains law enforcement on crypto-asset tracing, advises on AML/KYC compliance, and leads one of Uzbekistan's largest legal teams, supporting cross-border investments and complex commercial transactions.
International Board Member
Mr. Tony Andriotis
Partner at DLA Piper
Japan based Partner at DLA Piper specializing in arbitration, mediation, cross-border litigation and regulatory law (competition, corruption and international trade). Registered as a Foreign Lawyer (Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi) in Japan and qualified to practice law in the State of New York
International Board Member
Mr. Aleksei Korachkin
Chairman of the Sports Arbitration Court, UNCITRAL Belarus
Aleksei Korochkin, FCIArb, is Chairman of the Chamber of Arbitrators in Minsk and Head of the Minsk Regional Specialized Legal Advice Office on Juridical Support to Business. He serves as UNCITRAL's Belarus National Correspondent and specializes in arbitration, commercial litigation, IT law, mediation, intellectual property, and international trade matters.
International Board Member
Mr. Noor Siddiqi
Director, Towerbridge Legal, London
Noor is Director of Tower Bridge Legal, specialising in commercial and civil litigation. He represents domestic and international clients in complex High Court and Court of Appeal cases. An accomplished arbitrator and certified mediator, Noor achieves cost-effective resolutions and six-figure settlements. He also founded Unite in Virtue, supporting communities through food banks and aid.
Shaping the Future of
Dispute
Resolution

Who we are
Pakistan International Disputes Weekend (PIDW) is Asia's leading dispute
resolution conference, dedicated to "reviewing,
reflecting and reviving" the global disputes landscape. Since its launch in 2022, PIDW has
become a flagship event for
the legal, business, and investment communities in the region.
Organized by MSJC, PIDW serves as a global hub for dialogue and a bridge connecting
international dispute resolution
practitioners with regional markets. The event draws participation from top-tier
international ADR Centres, High Courts,
law firms, and regulatory bodies across sectors like construction, energy, and power.

Barrister Mian Sheraz Javaid
Chair, Pakistan International Disputes Weekend (PIDW)
Mian Sheraz Javaid is the founder and Chair of the Pakistan International
Disputes Weekend (PIDW). The concept for PIDW
was born from his vision in 2022 after he returned to Pakistan and identified a
critical need for a regional platform
dedicated to dispute resolution. He notes that Pakistan is a growing recipient
of foreign direct investment, most
prominently through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and his work
with PIDW is instrumental in positioning
the region to handle these complex, cross-border disputes.
Recognizing a gap in the region's legal infrastructure, his founding vision for
PIDW was centered on addressing several
key areas:
- The absence of a platform for knowledge sharing and continuous professional development in the field.
- A lack of opportunities for meaningful networking among dispute resolution professionals.
- The need for a more inclusive forum that embraces the full spectrum of dispute resolution—including litigation, mediation, and adjudication—beyond just arbitration.
- Creating a bridge to facilitate stronger international-local business connectivity for law firms, ADR Centres, and practitioners.
International Board

Ms. Virginie Colauta
Partner, LMS Legal, London

Mr. Sherzod Abdulkasimov
Founding & Executive Partner, PraeLegal Uzbekistan

Mr. Tony Andriotis
Partner at DLA Piper

Mr. Aleksei Korachkin
Chairman of the Sports Arbitration Court, UNCITRAL Belarus

Mr. Noor Siddiqi
Director, Towerbridge Legal, London
Local Board
Our Local Board consists of eminent figures from Pakistan's legal and judicial communities, whose guidance is vital to our mission. The board includes influential members of the judiciary from various High Courts, seasoned legal professionals from top-tier law firms, and key stakeholders from major industries and regulatory bodies. The contributions of our board members have been central to PIDW's success, driving conversations that lead to tangible legal reforms, including the Arbitration Act 2023 and a significant shift in the judicial approach toward Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Pakistan.

Mr. Justice (Retd) Zulfiqar Ahmed Khan
Honorable Justice of the Sindh High Court (Retd)

Mr. Shozab Majeed
International Law Expert | Founder-RPDI

Mr. Asim Amin
Member at NHA National Highway Authority

Mr. Karamat Ullah Chaudhry
Managing Director, Central Boulevard (Pvt) Ltd.

Mr. Taimur Malik
Founder, Courting the Law
Our Impact
PIDW's panel discussions have directly influenced significant
legal and policy changes. The conference served as the
official introduction of the Draft Arbitration Act 2023, a crucial amendment to the
pre-colonial Arbitration Act 1940.
Furthermore, dialogue at the event contributed to Pakistan's ratification of the Singapore
Convention on Mediation.
The platform has also fostered greater synchronicity among provincial high courts, with
judges increasingly
incorporating ADR principles into their judgments, showcasing PIDW's direct influence on
jurisprudential alignment.
Arbitration Act 2023
Amending the pre-colonial Arbitration Act of 1940.
Singapore Convention
Pakistan's ratification of the Singapore Convention on Mediation.
ADR Recognition
Judicial shift towards embracing Alternative Dispute Resolution.
PIDW has successfully grown beyond its national roots to become a
significant regional platform. The vision for the
future is to continue this expansion, welcoming law firms, ADR Centres, thought leaders, and
practitioners from across
Asia and beyond to build a truly regional community that is diverse in its voices but united
in its purpose.
This regional approach is particularly vital as major international investment projects,
like the $100 billion
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), near completion. It is anticipated that these
projects will face a wave of
disputes requiring the appointment of neutral, third-country professionals as adjudicators
and arbitrators. PIDW is
strategically positioned as a meeting point for practitioners from surrounding regions to
engage with these high-stakes
opportunities and to shape the future of dispute resolution in this part of the world.
Our Vision and Mission
PIDW was founded by our Chair, Mian Sheraz Javaid, who envisioned a forum more inclusive than traditional arbitration weeks—one that reflects the region's evolving legal landscape.
Where litigation was long dominant, we are now actively embracing the full spectrum of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, dispute boards, and adjudication. We are opening our doors to the wider region, welcoming law firms, ADR Centres, and practitioners from across Asia and beyond.
Our Mission is to serve as a platform for:
- Knowledge and Learning: Structured discussions & workshops with global practitioners.
- Regional Thought Leadership: Dialogue among judges, policymakers, and practitioners to drive reform.
- Networking and Business Matchmaking: Opportunities to connect, collaborate, and explore dispute appointments.
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