Mark your calendars! The much-anticipated Pakistan International Disputes Weekend (PIDW) is returning bigger and better in May 2024. Preparations are well underway, and we're excited to bring you a program packed with insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities.
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09:45 am – 10:00 am
Opening Speech
Barrister Mian Sheraz Javaid
Chair, Pakistan International Disputes Weekend
10:00 AM - 11:10 AM pm
Panel No.1 CPEC - Constructing the future, one resolution a day
Virginie Colaiuta
Partner, LMS Legal, London, United Kingdom.
Navigating CPEC Construction Disputes with the 2 E’s Efficacy and Efficiency
Mr. Zubair Ajaz
Chief Executive Officer, Astral Constructors, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Not Chinese or Pakistanis: The requirement for Neutral nationals CPEC disputes
Mr. Faisal Daudpota
Partner, Daudpota International, Karachi, Pakistan.
Dispute Resolution under the 1998 Energy Charter Treaty.
Mr. Haider Waheed
Founding Partner, HWP Law Karachi, Pakistan.
The steps before Arbitration and litigation: Harnessing Multi-Tier ADR Clauses and Dispute Boards in CPEC Construction Projects.
Mr. Charles Brown
Managing Partner, Charles Brown & Company, London, United Kingdom.
Paving the Path: Proactive Dispute Management in the CPEC Construction Projects
Honorable Mr. Justice Shakeel Ahmad
Judge Peshawar High Court Peshawar, Pakistan.
Integrating dispute avoidance in Pakistan’s court system.
11:10 am – 11:25 am
Tea & Coffee Break
11:25 am - 12:35 pm
Panel No.2 Resolving disputes involving State and State Entities under ICC Arbitration: Fairness, Efficiency and Transparency
Dr. Zhang Anran
Deputy Director ADR and Arbitration, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) North Asia, Shanghai, China
Understanding the Complexity of State and State Entities Disputes
Mr. Mian Sheraz Javaid
Barrister, No5 Barristers Chambers, London, United Kingdom.
The Role of ICC Arbitration in Resolving Disputes
Mr. Ahmer Bilal Soofi
Partner, Ahmer Bilal Soofi & Co, Lahore, Pakistan.
Case Studies of Large Infrastructure and Construction Projects in Pakistan
Mr. Yuhong WU
Managing Partner, Deheng Law Firm, Chengdu. Vice-President, Chengdu Lawyers Association, Shanghai, China.
Exploring the Fairness, Efficiency, and Transparency of ICC Arbitration
Ms. Mehnaz Malik
Barrister, Twenty Essex Chambers London, United Kingdom.
Observation of Pakistan related disputes in international arbitration those involving State as a party or State entities, major characteristics, practical experience.
Mr. Justice Mohammad Abdur Rahman
Honorable Judge, Sindh High Court, Karachi, Pakistan.
The Judicial Perspective on the Enforcement of ICC Awards
12:35 pm - 01:30 pm
Lunch Break
01:35 pm - 01:45 pm
Innovation Showcase:
The Arbitration Act 2024
Presented by Barrister Mian Sheraz Javaid, Chair Ciarb Pakistan Branch.
01:45 pm - 03:00 pm
Panel No. 3 - Mediation is the new black
Navin Merchant
Senior Partner at Merchant Law Associates, Karachi, Pakistan.
Development of Mediation in Pakistan Since 2006 and Rethinking the Strategy Going Forward.
Ms. Nudrat Paracha
Partner, Samdani & Qureshi, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Private and international ADR centre: role and impact
Mr. Shahan Karimi
Partner, Haidermota & Co, Karachi, Pakistan
The Pivotal Role of Courts in Advancing Mediation.
Mr. Omer Memon
Partner, Mohsin Tayyebaly & Co, Karachi, Pakistan.
Imperatives of an ADR Centre: Role and Impact
Ms. Haya Zahid
Chief Executive Officer, Legal Aid Society, Karachi, Pakistan.
Building Blocks of a Sustainable Mediation Ecosystem
Honourable Mr. Justice Jawad Hassan
Honorable Judge, Lahore High Court, Lahore, Pakistan.
Examining the existing legislative framework supporting mediation and potential areas for improvement
Honorable Mr. Justice Muhammad Junaid Ghaffar
Honorable Judge, Sindh High Court, Karachi, Pakistan.
The Appointment of Neutrals in the Islamabad High Court and Sindh High Court A Progressive Path Forward?
03:00 PM - 03:10 PM
Innovation Showcase:
The Court-Annexed Mediation Center & The Sindh ADR Act 2024
Presented by By: Mr. Muhammad Shahid Shafiq, Sindh Judicial Academy.
Mr. Sabghatullah Patoli, Incharge CAMC , High Court of Sindh.
Mrs. Sadaf Abbas, Mediator at CAMC , High Court of Sindh.
03:10 PM - 04:20 PM
Panel No.4 The Pillars of Prosperity: Unveiling the Judiciary’s Role in Economic Growth and Development
Honorable Mr. Justice (Retd.) Shahid Jamil Khan
Retired Judge, Lahore High Court, Lahore, Pakistan.
Rule of Law and Economic Stability: Discussing how the judiciary’s enforcement of the rule of law contributes to economic stability.
Honorable Mr. Justice Asim Hafeez
Honorable Judge, Lahore High Court, Lahore, Pakistan.
Investor Confidence and Judicial Decisions: Exploring the impact of judicial decisions on domestic and foreign investor confidence.
Honorable Mr. Justice Miangul Hassan Aurengzeb
Honorable Judge, Islamabad High Court, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Judicial Reforms and Economic Development: Understanding the correlation between judicial reforms and economic development
Honorable Mr. Justice Arshad Ali
Honorable Judge, Peshawar High Court, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Overcoming frivolous litigation: Use of admin courts and cost consequences and sanctions.
Honorable Judge, Sindh High Court, Karachi, Pakistan.
Honorable Judge, Sindh High Court, Karachi, Pakistan.
Dispute Resolution and Economic Progress: Analyzing the role of the judiciary in ADR and its implications for economic progress
Honorable Mr. Justice Ali Baig
Honorable Chief Justice Gilgit Baltistan High Court, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.
Recommendations for Pakistan to enhance Economic Development from a Judicial Perspective
04:20 PM - 04:35 PM
Tea & Coffee Break
04:35 PM - 04:45 PM
Innovation Showcase:
From the Judge’s Bench: Exploring ADR in Criminal Justice
Presented by Honorable Mr. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir - Honorable Judge, Islamabad High Court.
04:45 PM - 05:55 PM
Panel No.5 Clearing the Courtroom Clutter
Honorable Mr. Justice (Retd.) Mushir Alam
Retired Judge, Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Pakistan's Domestic Arbitration Act: Forward thinking Effects and the Next Step after Codification
Honorable Mr. Justice Shafi Siddiqi
Honorable Senior Puisne Judge, Sindh High Court, Karachi, Pakistan.
Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Domestic Arbitration: A discussion on the potential obstacles in promoting domestic arbitration and how we can overcome them.
Honorable Mr. Justice Attique Shah
Honorable Judge, Peshawar High Court, Peshawar, Pakistan.
An oversight imperative: Does separate authority for governing ADR and Arbitration is required in Pakistan?
Honourable Mr. Justice Jawad Hassan
Honorable Judge, Lahore High Court, Lahore, Pakistan.
Exploring the ambits of ADR Provisions in CPC Order IX: the importance of training lower judiciary for the implementation of Order IX.
Honorable Mr. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir
Honorable Judge Islamabad High Court, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Training and Accreditation for Arbitrators: Importance of professional development for arbitrators, including the need for ongoing training and accreditation.
Honorable Mr. Justice Muhammad Ejaz Swati
Honorable Judge Balochistan High Court, Quetta, Pakistan.
Potential Impact of the New Arbitration Act and need of institutional arbitration in Pakistan.
Honorable Mr. Justice Syed Shahid Bahar
Honorable Judge, AJ&K High Court, Azad Jammu Kashmir, Pakistan
Building Trust in Domestic Arbitration: Cultivating Confidence in ADR Mechanisms
06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Innovation Showcase:
Presentation on Singapore Mediation Convention
Presented by Raja Naeem Akbar, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Law & Justice, Pakistan
06:10 PM - 06:25 PM
Innovation Showcase:
Launch of Dispute Resolution Board Foundation,Society of Construction Law & Pakistan Construction Disputes Report in Pakistan
Presented by Muhammad Arslan, Asian Development Bank Dr. Farrukh Arif, NED University of Engineering & Technology Bakhtawar Bilal Soofi, ABS & Co.
06:25 PM - 06:45 PM
Innovation Showcase:
Launch of Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) ADR Centre
Presented by Najeeb Haroon, Chairman PEC Gen. Retd. Shahid Niaz, PEC Barrister Raheel Ahmed, PEC
Comments
Syed Asif Hyder Shah
Chief Secretary Sindh
Keynote Speeches
Honorable Chief Justice Mr. Justice Ali Baig
Chief Court of Gilgit Baltistan
Honorable Mr. Justice (Retd) Tassaduq Hussain Jillani
Former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Sindh High Court, Karachi, Pakistan.
Closing Speeches
Honorable Mr. Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi
Honorable Chief Justice, Sindh High Court, Karachi, Pakistan.
Inauguration of the PEC ADR Centre
Excellence Awards for Legal Compliance
Souvenir Distribution Ceremony
09:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Speech
Barrister Mian Sheraz Javaid
Chair, Pakistan International Disputes Weekend
Mr. Muhammad Najeeb Haroon
Chairman, Pakistan Engineering Council, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Honorable Mr. Justice Shafi Siddiqi
Honorable Senior Puisne Judge, Sindh High Court, Karachi, Pakistan.
10:10 AM - 11:20 AM
Panel No.1 Avoidance precedes resolution: Entering an era of dispute avoidance
Mr. Arran Dowling Hussey
Practitioner at 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square Chambers, Junior Vice Chairman, Adjudication Society, London, United Kingdom.
Constructing Consensus: The Efficacy of Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Boards (DAABs) in Construction Contracts
Mr. Ijaz Ahmed
Partner, Ijaz Ahmed & Associates, Karachi, Pakistan.
Oil and Gas Contracts: The Impact of Multi-Tier Dispute Resolution Clauses
Mr. Shahab Sarki
Partner, Nuruddin Sarki & Co Karachi, Pakistan.
The Evolution and Impact of Dispute Avoidance Adjudication Boards
Mr. Salman Iqbal Bawaney
Partner, Bawaney & Partners, Karachi, Pakistan.
The Effectiveness of Dispute Avoidance Mechanisms in Listed Securities Trading Market and the Mutual Fund Industry of Pakistan
Mr. Ghulam Abbass Chopa
Registrar, Gilgit Baltistan Cheif Court, Giglgit Baltistan, Pakistan.
Harnessing Harmony: Risk Management Strategies for Dispute Avoidance in Energy Sector
Honorable Mr. Mr. Justice Ijaz Anwar
Senior Puisne Judge Peshawar High Court Peshawar, Pakistan.
Integrating dispute avoidance in Pakistan’s court system.
11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Innovation Showcase:
ADR in the domain of taxation
Presented by Honorable Mr Justice Junaid Ghaffar
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Tea & Coffee Break
11:45 AM - 12:55 PM
Panel No.2 Power Play: The Dynamics of International Energy, Power & Gas Disputes
Ms. Leonora Riesenburg
4 - 5 Gray's Inn Square, Chartered Arbitrator, Accredited Mediator, Certified ADR Practitioner, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Resolving Energy Disputes – Lessons from global best practices.
Mr. Muhammad Sheikh Ali
Managing Partner, Rasikh Conselium, Lahore, Pakistan.
Legal Frameworks Governing Energy Disputes: examining international laws and treaties that govern energy disputes and how their application.
Mr. Ayan Memon
Partner, Abid S Zuberi | Ayan M Memon Law Associates, Karachi, Pakistan.
Future Trends in Energy Disputes: Pakistan in Power Play.
Mr. Qasim Wadud
Partner, Legal Oracles, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Case-laws from around the world: Lessons for Pakistan.
Shahid Ali Khan
Legal Consultant, Asian Development Bank Trade & Supply Chain, Muzaffargarh, Pakistan.
Creating a conducive environment for globally funded projects in Pakistan: Way forward.
Honorable Mr. Justice Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan
Honorable Judge, Sindh High Court, Karachi, Pakistan.
The Judicial Opinion - Navigating Energy Disputes in Pakistan.
12:55 PM - 01:45 PM
Lunch Break
01:45 PM - 01:55 PM
Innovation Showcase:
Concept of ADR Islamic Jurisprudence
Presented By: Mr. Suhail Muhammad Leghari, Registrar, High Court of Sindh
01:55 PM - 03:05 PM
Panel No.3 Charting the Course: Addressing Stakeholder Challenges in Pakistan's Vital Industries
Mr. Noor ul Aqtab Siddiqi
Director, Tower Bridge Legal, London, United Kingdom.
Constructive Dispute Resolution: Addressing Legal Impediments Faced by Pakistan's Construction Sector
Mr. Muhammad Najeeb Haroon
Chairman, Pakistan Engineering Council, Islamabad, Pakistan.
The Role of Engineering Regulatory Bodies: Limits and De-limits of the policiy frameworks in Pakistan.
Maria Rafique
Chief Legal Officer, National Transmission and Despatch Company, Lahore, Pakistan.
Empowering Resolution: Strategies for Dispute Avoidance in the Power Sector
Mr. Asim SUM SUM
Chairman ABAD
Role of Construction Sector in boosting the Economy of Pakistan
Mr. Rashid Mureed
Partner, Cepal & Co, Karachi, Pakistan.
Emerging disputes in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Sector: progression and challenges.
Honorable Mr. Justice Asim Hafeez
Honorable Judge, Lahore High Court, Lahore, Pakistan.
The Role of effective dispute resolution in Enhancing Pakistan's Industrial Sector
03:10 PM - 03:20 PM
Innovation Showcase:
Asia MENA ADR Cooperative Group (AMACG)
Presented by TCC ADR Centre
03:20 PM - 04:30 PM
Panel No.4 The ADR Confluence: Steering the Future ofDispute Resolution in Asia MENA
Mr. Mian Sheraz Javaid
Chair, TCC ADR Centre, Lahore, Pakistan.
A New Era of Collaboration: Asia MENA ADR Cooperative Group
Ms. Ayşe Tuğba Özkarslıgil
Director, Energy Dispute Resolution Centre, Ankara, Turkey.
Progressing ADR: Strategies and Roadmaps
Mr. Umar Azmeh Malik
Registrar, Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre, Doha, Qatar
Exchange of Panel Roasters: Learning from Each Other Highlighting the benefits of exchanging panel roasters among different countries, such as cross-fertilization of ideas and harmonization of practices.
Mr. Khurram Khan
Partner, Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota Legal Consultants Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Development of ADR: Past, Present, and Future. Tracing the development of ADR in the region, discussing current trends, and envisioning future trajectories.
Mr. Robert Swilnsky
Chair, The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) UAE Branch, Counsel & Chartered Arbitrator, Dubai & London
ADR Capacity Building: Training and Education Discussing the role of training and education in enhancing ADR capacity in the region – cross border trainings.
Mr. Saad Hegazy
Partner, Resolve International Doha, Qatar.
Development of ADR: Past, Present, and Future. Tracing the development of ADR in the region, discussing current trends, and envisioning future trajectories.
04:30 PM - 04:40 PM
The Role and Support of the Bar Councils and Bar Associations across Pakistan for PIDW
Presented by Rehan Malik, President Sindh High Court Bar Association. Barrister Sarfaraz Ali Metlo, Secretary General, Sindh High Court Bar Association
04:40 PM - 04:55 PM
Tea & Coffee Break
04:55 PM - 06:05 PM
Panel No.5 Resolution to revenue: how ADR shapes Foreign direct investment
Duncan Bagshaw
Partner, Howard Kennedy, London, United Kingdom.
Symphony between ADR and FDI Explaining the direct proportionality between ADR and FDI inflows
Mr. Shahbakht Pirzada
Partner, RIAA Barker Gillette, Karachi, Pakistan.
ADR Around the World: An FDI perspective in comparing global ADR practices in FDI.
Mr. Kevin Nash
Registrar, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Singapore.
Development of ADR: Past, Present, and Future. Tracing the development of ADR in the region, discussing current trends, and envisioning future trajectories.
Mr. Ishrat Hussain
Ex-Governor, State Bank of Pakistan Karachi, Pakistan
Analyzing Pakistan’s investment stature through projects such as CPEC: Making a conducive environment for foreign investment.
Hasan Mandviwalla
Partner, Partner at Mandviwalla & Zafar Karachi, Pakistan.
The Effectivity of our Legal Landscape in attracting foreign direct investment.
Honorable Mr. Justice Yousuf Ali Sayeed
Honorable Judge, Sindh High Court, Karachi, Pakistan.
What Initiatives should the Government take in providing effecient ADR Mechanisms that leads to Increasing FDI in Pakistan
06:05 PM - 06:15 PM
Innovation Showcase:
The Ciarb Pakistan Branch:
Two year Anniversary in Pakistan
Presented by Ciarb Pakistan Branch
Keynote Speeches
Dr. Sarosh Hashmat Lodi
Vice-Chancellor NED - University of Engineering & Technology
Honorable Cheif Justice Mr. Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan
Chief Court of Gilgit Baltistan
Closing Speeches
Honorable Mr. Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi
Honorable Chief Justice, Sindh High Court, Karachi, Pakistan.
Souvenir Distribution Ceremony
