Sheraz is a Direct Access Barrister with a background in civil engineering, uniquely placing him as a versatile practitioner with expertise in diverse areas of law such as Construction, Oil & Gas and Energy and Power.
He is a multi-jurisdictional lawyer possessing the rights of audience for the United Kingdom, Pakistan, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC), and Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) in Kazakhstan.
He operates as an international tenant at No.5 Barristers Chambers in their Business and Property Division, leveraging his expertise as a seasoned litigator and boasting a rich experience in the arena of dispute resolution for over two decades. Sheraz has considerable experience in all aspects of commercial litigation, including advising, drafting, pleadings, and representing parties in a broad range of commercial and chancery disputes. He acts on behalf of parties in applications and trials in the County Courts and the Technology and Construction Court (TCC). Sheraz channels his engrained knowledge and skills to seamlessly cater to disputes referred to him by clients who rely on Sheraz as a trusted business advisor with a thorough understanding of the fields in which he operates. Additionally, Sheraz is also an excellent dispute resolution practitioner with a strong track record in avoiding and resolving an array of disputes.
Sheraz is the founder and Managing Partner at MK Consultus LLP, a boutique law firm dealing with the niche in practice areas of Energy, Construction and Oil and Gas. MKC primarily provides tailored services to private and public sector entities alongside the flexibility and efficiency of a full-service law firm, emerging as one of the pioneering firms in Pakistan.
Sheraz is fronting the evolution of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) landscape in Pakistan as the Founding Chair of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Pakistan Branch. He aims to establish a local pool of experts in Pakistan who may self-sustain the disputes that erupt domestically and help Pakistan establish a firm footing in the international dispute resolution market.
Sheraz enjoys the distinguished honor of serving on the approved faculty list for Ciarb, by virtue of which he is able to provide Ciarb gold-standard training worldwide on Arbitration, Mediation and Adjudication to a broad spectrum of professionals from around the globe, particularly barristers, engineers, solicitors and adjudicators. Sheraz’s unique teaching style has ensured a steady grasp on the subject matter for his pupils who now advance their career in dispute resolution.
Sheraz has received much praise and recognition pertaining to his contributions towards the promotion of dispute resolution in Pakistan. He has produced a Model Law-compliant first draft of the Domestic Arbitration 2023 which once ratified, will elevate the eco-system of dispute resolution in Pakistan and bring it on par with the rest of the world.
Sheraz devised and chairs the annual series of Pakistan International Disputes Weekend: A premiere legal convention in South Asia committed to the prospects of reviewing, reflecting and reviving the global legal landscape. PIDW promotes a unified platform to host experts, dispute resolution practitioners, esteemed members of the Judiciary such as Judges from the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Judges from the High Court of all four provinces, Legal 500, International ADR Centers Business sectors, and Energy, Oil & Gas representatives from different parts of the world to explore opportunities, expand their connections, indulge in insightful debate with the best in practice. He welcomes everyone to join him at PIDW’24.
Sheraz is also the Founding Chair of the TCC ADR Centre in Pakistan, a dynamic international platform for dispute resolution with concentrated expertise in technology, construction and commercial matters. TCC ADR Center empanels and trains practitioners along an array of dispute resolution areas, facilitating access to speedy resolve for many.
Sheraz is the Managing Partner for MK Consultus LLP, a boutique energy, construction and engineering law firm that provides premier legal services to private and public sector entities with the flexibility and efficiency of a full-service law firm. He offers special advisory, advocacy and drafting expertise across a broad spectrum of practice areas and combines formidable strength primarily in construction, property and energy disputes alongside an open and friendly approach towards their clients.
Sheraz has devised the annual series of Pakistan International Disputes Weekend, a premiere legal convention in South Asia for the prospects of ‘reviewing, reflecting and reviving’ the dispute resolution landscape. This convention hosts experts, dispute resolution practitioners, esteemed members of the Judiciary such as Judges from the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Judges from the High Court of all four provinces, Legal 500, International ADR Centers Business sectors, and Energy, Oil & Gas representatives from different parts of the world to explore opportunities, expand their connections, indulge in insightful discussions with the best in practice.
Sheraz is also the Founding Chair of the TCC ADR Centre in Pakistan, the first international and national ADR Centre in Pakistan which provides alternative dispute resolution services with exclusive emphasis on Technology, Construction and Commercial disputes, TCC ADR Centre envisions incorporating cutting-edge technology in presenting a diverse range of services to the global business community.
Sheraz serves on the Approved Faculty List for the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a uniquely distinguished honor. This honor, coupled with his enriched experienced as a practitioner, establishes him as a master conveyer of trainings allowing him to globally impart training on arbitration, mediation and adjudication to barristers, engineers, solicitors and adjudicators, who now contribute to the advancement of the ADR in their own capacities.
Sheraz has elevated the ecosystem of dispute resolution by training practitioners along Ciarb gold standards. These practitioners combine to form a pool of experts who will forefront of the face of dispute resolution in the coming future.
Sheraz is also committed to continuous professional development and provides as a versatile trainer, Sheraz’s training ambit extends to Expert Witness, FIDIC, Standard Forms of Contract, Construction & Energy Arbitration trainings and is often sought by organizations for the provision of mentorship and training of their employees.
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I am a supporter of and signatory to the World Mediators Alliance on Climate Change (WoMACC) Green Pledge. I have committed to minimizing the environmental impact of each mediation in which I am involved with, in the ways outlined in the Pledge, including avoiding unnecessary travel and using electronic technology wherever possible. I am also committed to encouraging those with whom I mediate similarly to minimize their carbon emissions. I invite the parties to give consideration to the Pledge.
I believe in collaborative working and the use of early intervention techniques throughout the supply chain, to try to resolve differences of opinion before they escalate into disputes. It is important to embed conflict avoidance mechanisms into projects with the aim of identifying, controlling and managing potential conflict, whilst preventing the need for formal, adversarial dispute resolution procedures. I also strive to commit my resources to embed conflict avoidance techniques into my operations and projects. I commit to working proactively to avoid conflict and to facilitate early resolution of potential disputes by simultaneously developing my capability in the early identification of potential disputes and in the use of conflict avoidance measures. I proactively promote the value of collaborative working to prevent issues developing into disputes by committing to work with my industry partners to identify, promote and utilize conflict avoidance mechanisms. I also invite parties to give consideration to the Pledge.
I am a supporter of the CAI Civility Pledge, whereby I consider it as my responsibility to embrace principles that establish a framework for effective community conversations. I strive to hold myself accountable for my own actions and words, and engaging in civil discussions about issues important to me. I vow to respect all points of view and strive to provide a reasonable opportunity for all to express their views openly—without attacks and antagonization. I believe all of the above commitments to civility are a vital part of my goal of being a functional member of a thriving community. I invite parties to give consideration to the Pledge.
Women's Empowerment Principles Pledge
I am a supporter of and signatory to the Women's Empowerment Principles Pledge. I have committed to high level corporate leadership by treating all men and women fairly at work without discrimination. I am dedicated to employee health, well-being and safety, whilst also providing education and training for career advancement. I support the seven principles of the pledge, recognizing my responsibility for gender equality and women's empowerment. I support their agenda by incorporating practices in our business such as equal pay for work of equal value, gender-responsive supply chain practices and zero tolerance against sexual harassment in the workplace. I invite the parties to give consideration to the Pledge.
I am a supporter and signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, whereby I strive to create a culture of integrity across my business from strategy to operations by; aligning all operations with universal sustainability principles, taking accountability for all required four areas of responsibility (human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption), report annually on our ongoing efforts, supporting the society around me, and making an annual financial commitment to support the work of the UN Global Compact Office to enable them in transforming our world.
With his extensive knowledge and expertise in civil engineering, Sheraz provides a wide range of legal services to clients in the construction and engineering industries, such as architects, contractors, engineers and developers. Sheraz offers a comprehensive contraction law practice with array of corporate and transactional support, advocacy and dispute resolution services.
The scope of Sheraz’s practice involves the legal regulation of the production, distribution, and use of electricity and other forms of energy in both conventional power projects and renewable sources. He provides legal advice and representation to companies and organizations involved in the power and energy industry, such as utilities, energy developers, and government agencies.
The specialized area of Oil and Gas law deals with the legal and regulatory issues related to the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of oil and natural gas. Exploration and production companies, oilfield services companies, and pipeline and transportation companies often require legal advice and representation.
Sheraz is a highly respected and accomplished property lawyer, known for his expertise in real estate law and his dedication to helping clients navigate the complexities of the property market. With many years of experience in the field, Sheraz has a deep understanding of the legal and financial aspects of buying, selling, and leasing property, and has a proven track record of success in representing clients in a wide range of real estate transactions. He is well-versed in the laws and regulations governing property ownership and has a reputation for providing clients with clear, practical advice and guidance, while always working tirelessly to protect their interests and secure the best possible outcomes.
Sheraz takes instructions to appear before the courts in
Pakistan, Dubai International
Financial Centre (DIFC) Dubai, Astana International
Financial Centre (AIFC) Kazakhstan, and
Singapore International Commercial Centre (SICC), Singapore.
Sheraz can also be instructed directly as a direct access
barrister to appear before the
courts in the United Kingdom.
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