Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned legal professional with specialization in corporate law, strategic litigation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Career highlights include advising multinational corporations and government entities on corporate governance, tax law, and regulatory compliance. Notable accomplishments involve developing ADR frameworks and training judicial personnel in Pakistan. The expert has led both national and international projects, contributing to legal reforms and policy advisory with organizations such as UNDP and WHO. Responsibilities have included serving as a legal advisor and trainer, focusing on enhancing legal systems and dispute resolution mechanisms.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as UNDP, GIZ, FCO, and the World Health Organization, providing legal advisory and technical assistance. The involvement spans project implementation, capacity building, and legislative drafting across sectors like governance, health, and justice reform. The projects have been national and sector-specific in scope, primarily conducted in Pakistan. The expert's role has involved developing legal frameworks, advising on compliance, and facilitating reforms to enhance legal and governance structures.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors including legal advisory, corporate governance, human rights, and justice reform, the expert has held roles such as Legal Advisor, Rule of Law Advisor, and ADR Specialist. Key responsibilities include policy advisory, project implementation, and legal framework development. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes integrating ADR into legal systems and enhancing governance structures. The geographic scope of work is primarily in Pakistan, with engagements in both national and international initiatives, collaborating with organizations like UNDP and WHO. This long-term engagement has provided profound understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development challenges in Pakistan.

Languages and education

With fluency in English and Urdu, and intermediate proficiency in Italian, the expert's language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including legal advisory roles and international collaborations, facilitating effective communication within multilingual teams and across diverse cultural contexts. The expert holds an LL.M. in Rule of Law for Development from Loyola University Chicago, School of Law, USA (2012-2013). Additionally, an LL.B. was obtained from Punjab Law College, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan in 2005. Their educational background also includes a B.A. in Journalism and Political Science from Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan, completed in 2001. This academic foundation supports extensive expertise in legal and governance matters.