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Congratulations to the winners of CIArb Pakistan’s recent Writing Competition at Kinnaird College on “ADR vs. Traditional Litigation: A Comparative Analysis of Cost and Time Efficiency in Pakistan’s Legal System”! 🥇 1st Place: Ameera Khurshid 🥈 2nd Place: Mariam Shahid 🥉 3rd Place: Qashf Aizdi We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to CIArb Pakistan Branch for organizing this insightful competition, which has provided a valuable platform for students to showcase their analytical skills and contribute to the ongoing discourse on the efficiency of ADR in our legal system. #NHLD #KinnairdCollege #Ciarb #CiarbPakistan #WritingCompetition #ADR #DisputeResolution #LegalExcellence

In his recent address at the SECP's Insolvency and Debt Management Consultation, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah discussed the future of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in corporate insolvency disputes. He emphasized the importance of mediation and arbitration over traditional court proceedings. Justice Shah also highlighted the need for a mindset shift among lawyers and regulators towards restorative justice and the integration of ADR in law schools. Additionally, he touched upon the intersection of ADR and climate change, stressing the importance of climate finance and the role of ADR in resolving disputes arising from climate-related insolvencies. https://lnkd.in/gPftWBFS #ADR #restorativejustice #insolvencyanddebtmanagement

Thrilled to share that I've been awarded the Runner-Up position at the Kinnaird's 2nd Inter-Semester Moot Court Competition, hosted by our esteemed Nadira Hassan Law Department! This experience was truly a rollercoaster of excitement, learning, and growth providing me with invaluable insights into the world of legal argumentation and advocacy. It was an honor to present before a bench of extraordinary luminaries who adjudicated the final round: former Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Mr. Justice (R) Mamoon Rashid Sheikh; former Justice of the Lahore High Court, Mr. Justice (R) Shahid Jamil; Advocate Sabahat Rizvi, first woman Secretary of the Lahore High Court Bar Association; Barrister Muhammad Ahmad Pansota; and Barrister Muhammad Ahmad Qayyum. I would like to express my gratitude towards NHLD - Kinnaird Law School for organising such an unforgettable and thrilling competition. Hoping to have more such experiences in future.

Listen to the cream of Pakistan's legal fraternity, Honourable Justices from High Courts across Pakistan share their perspective on Insolvency and Debt Enforcement. #Insolvency #DebtEnforcement #SECP #HighCourt The World Bank Group

𝗡𝗛𝗟𝗗 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 The conclusion of Kinnaird’s 2nd Inter-Semester Moot Court Competition, 2024, was marked by the awards ceremony. Dean Professor Dr. Masha Asad Khan presented tokens of appreciation to the judges. Former Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court Mr. J (R) Mamoon Rashid Sheikh delivered an insightful address, and the closing note was delivered through a video message by the patron of NHLD's Board of Studies and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan Mr. J (R) Tassaduq Hussain Jillani. For additional coverage of the event, please visit NHLD’s Instagram page at https://lnkd.in/duWY7pzP. #MootCourt #NHLD #KinnairdCollege #LegalEducation #Advocacy #LitigationPractice

𝐍𝐇𝐋𝐃 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟮 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 The final round of Kinnaird’s 2nd Inter-Semester Moot Court Competition, 2024, was a remarkable afternoon filled with learning experiences. The final round was adjudicated by a distinguished bench comprising former Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court Mr. J (R) Mamoon Rashid Sheikh, former Justice of the Lahore High Court Mr. J (R) Shahid Jamil, Advocate Sabahat Rizvi (the first woman secretary of the Lahore High Court Bar Association in 150 years), Barrister Muhammad Ahmad Pansota, and Barrister Muhammad Ahmad Qayyum. Our students had the opportunity to delve into the intricacies of litigation, enhancing their advocacy skills in a real-world setting. The gentle guidance from our esteemed judges was invaluable, providing insights that will undoubtedly shape the future careers of our participants. We are immensely proud of all the participants and deeply grateful to our judges for their support and mentorship. For additional coverage of the event, please visit NHLD’s Instagram page at https://lnkd.in/duWY7pzP. #MootCourt #NHLD #KinnairdCollege #LegalEducation #Advocacy #LitigationPractice

𝐍𝐇𝐋𝐃 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟮 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 The excitement was palpable on November 30th as Kinnaird's 2nd Inter-Semester Moot Court Competition, 2024, reached its semi-final rounds. Following a decisive coin toss, the competition commenced. The semi-final benches were graced by esteemed legal professionals: Barrister Muhammad Ahmad Pansota, Advocate Mahnoor Kazmi, Advocate Bushra Saqib, and Advocate Razia Monnoo. These renowned legal minds, who also serve as visiting faculty at the Nadira Hassan Law Department, brought their wealth of experience and insight to the proceedings. Their ongoing mentorship is invaluable to NHLD students. For additional coverage of the event, please visit NHLD’s Instagram page at https://lnkd.in/duWY7pzP. #NHLD #KinnairdCollege #MootCourt #LawSchool

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝: 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬 (𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭) 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥, 2024 📅 Date: December 6, 2024 🕐 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Google Meet (details shared below) We are excited to announce that the seminar on the 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬 (𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭) 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥, 2024 has been rescheduled as an online webinar. This session will provide an interactive platform to discuss the proposed amendments to the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961, focusing on enhancing financial security for women upon divorce by ensuring their right to a share in the “matrimonial assets” accumulated during marriage. Our esteemed panelists include: 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐢 𝐙𝐚𝐟𝐚𝐫: A distinguished lawyer and esteemed Senator of Pakistan, Senator Zafar has authored and introduced this landmark Bill. With 40 years of experience as a senior Supreme Court lawyer, he is a renowned advocate for human rights. He served as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for 2015-16 and is recognized for his expertise in civil and criminal law and court processes. Ms. Mehmal Sarfraz: A journalist, TV anchor, and political commentator based in Lahore. Ms. Huma Ejaz Zaman: A senior partner at a leading law firm in Pakistan, Ms. Zaman specializes in corporate, energy-related transactional work, and family law. She has extensive experience in cross-border custodial disputes and has contributed significantly to the drafting of this Bill. We look forward to your participation in the webinar! To join, please visit this link (https://lnkd.in/g_WCZrKj) or scan the QR code on the flyer. #KinnairdCollege #NHLD #MuslimFamilyLaws #LegalReforms #FinancialSecurity #GenderEquality #PakistanLaw #FamilyLaw #Legislation #LawSchool

I am extremely proud to share that I along with my team members Dania Shahid , Sania and Iman won the kinnaird's 2nd Inter-Semester Moot Court Competition 2024. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my exceptional co-counsels for their tireless efforts, unwavering dedication, and countless late-night sessions. This achievement would not have been possible without their invaluable contributions. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to NHLD - Kinnaird Law School for organizing this esteemed competition and providing us with a remarkable opportunity to participate. Presenting before a distinguished bench of judges Sabahat Rizvi, Muhammad Ahmad Pansota, Ahmad Qayyum, Shahid Jamil, Mamoon Sheikh and esteemed lawyers was an absolute honor and this experience has been invaluable for all of us

𝐍𝐇𝐋𝐃 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 Kinnaird's 2nd Inter-Semester Moot Court Competition kicked off on November 29, 2024, with alumni from the Nadira Hassan Law Department serving as judges for the preliminary rounds. We were pleased to have Aateka Shuja Baba, Amna Iqbal, Ayesha Khan, Habeeba Waseem, Javaria Yaqub, and Mahnoor Tariq as our distinguished judges. The day was marked by invaluable networking and learning opportunities. Many students, participating in moot court for the first time, gained practical insights into the complexities of litigation. The dedication and enthusiasm of all participants were truly commendable. Stay tuned for updates on the semi-finals and finals! For additional coverage of the event, please visit NHLD’s Instagram page at https://lnkd.in/duWY7pzP. #MootCourt #NHLD #KinnairdCollege #LegalEducation #Networking #LitigationPractice