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Shaping the Future of
Dispute Resolution

PIDW25

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
Founding Chair
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

The Pakistan International Disputes Weekend (PIDW) is proud to have a distinguished International Board, comprised of leading jurists and practitioners from across the globe. Our board members bring a wealth of diverse experience and international perspective, reinforcing PIDW's status as a premier global hub for dispute resolution. Their expertise is instrumental in shaping our panel discussions and fostering a rich dialogue on global best practices. The participation of seasoned international experts underscores the conference's commitment to engaging with and connecting them to regional markets.

Virginie Colauta

Ms. Virginie Colauta

Partner, LMS Legal, London

Sherzod Abdulkasimov

Mr. Sherzod Abdulkasimov

Founding & Executive Partner, PraeLegal Uzbekistan

Tony Andriotis

Mr. Tony Andriotis

Partner at DLA Piper

Aleksei Korachkin

Mr. Aleksei Korachkin

Chairman of the Sports Arbitration Court, UNCITRAL Belarus

Noor Siddiqi

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

Mr. Justice (Retd) Zulfiqar Ahmed Khan

Honorable Justice of the Sindh High Court (Retd)

Mr. Shozab Majeed

Mr. Shozab Majeed

International Law Expert | Founder-RPDI

Mr. Asim Amin

Mr. Asim Amin

Member at NHA National Highway Authority

Mr. Karamat Ullah Chaudhry

Mr. Karamat Ullah Chaudhry

Managing Director, Central Boulevard (Pvt) Ltd.

Mr. Taimur Malik

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.

Questions?

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PIDW25

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OCT 2025