Mian Zafar Iqbal Kalanauri
Senior Lawyer , Advocate Supreme Court Pakistan, Arbitrator Fellow CIArb, Mediator CEDAR,IMI,CMC,U.S.A. , Master Trainer Mediation CEDAR , Legal Educator, Reformist of Judicial System and Legal education, White collar Crime Investigator
Zafar Kalanauri & Associates
Downtown Office:
SAF Center, #3 -3rd Floor,
8-Fane Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.
Phone : (+ 92-42) 35760170
Uptown Office:
128-A Upper Mall Scheme, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.
Phone : +92-42-35760171
Cell: +92300-4511823
E-mail: kalanauri@gmail.com
Website: http://www.kalanauri.com ; http://www.zafarkalanauri.com
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Professional Summary:
Accomplished Barrister, Arbitrator, Mediator Legal Educator, Reformist and White Collar Crime Investigator with over three decades of experience in commercial law, alternative
dispute resolution (ADR), and legal education. A trusted advisor to the judiciary and legal institutions, contributing significantly to legal reforms, ADR mechanisms, and commercial dispute resolution in Pakistan and internationally. Adept at developing legal curricula, delivering high-impact legal training, and drafting key legislative frameworks. Recognized for leadership in the legal community, with extensive experience in mediation, arbitration, and corporate law.
Key Skills & Competencies:
✔ Commercial & Corporate Law
✔ Arbitration & Mediation (ADR)
✔ Legal Consultancy & Advisory
✔ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanisms
✔ Legal Education & Curriculum Development
✔ International Legal System Expertise
✔ White Collar Crime Investigation
✔ Legal Research & Policy Drafting
✔ Litigation (High Court & Supreme Court)
✔ Leadership & Training
Education & Qualifications:
• Barrister-at-Law, The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
• LL.B (Bachelor of Law), University of Punjab, Pakistan (1986)
• M.A. Social Sciences, University of Punjab, Pakistan (1984)
• B.A. (Bachelor of Arts), University of Punjab, Pakistan (1982)
• Diploma in Electronics, City & Guilds of London (1981)
Professional Experience:
Senior Partner, Zafar Kalanauri & Associates (1986 - Present)
• Leading a prominent legal practice focusing on commercial law, civil law, ADR, and
corporate litigation.
• Arbitrator & Mediator handling disputes in investment, construction, taxation, real
estate, banking, and corporate sectors.
• Advising businesses, law firms, and multinational corporations on contractual corporate governance and dispute resolution matters.
• White-collar crime investigator focusing on money laundering, fraud, and financial crimes.
Legal Consultant, Lahore High Court & Supreme Court of Pakistan (1997 - Present)
• Advisor to Chief Justice, Lahore High Court, Chief Justice of Pakistan on ADR &
commercial case management reforms.
• Member of ADR Rules Committee, Lahore High Court, contributing to drafting mediation and arbitration laws.
• Consultant for World Bank, ADB, & European Union (EU) legal reform projects.
• Instrumental in developing ADR centers in 36 districts of Punjab for effective dispute resolution.
International Arbitration & Mediation Panelist (Various Institutions, Present)
• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
Member & Arbitrator:
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
• Centre for International Investment and Commercial Arbitration (CIICA)
• International Centre for Appropriate Dispute Resolution (Pvt) Ltd (ICDARP)
• Beijing Fulunda, and Taswea Saudi Arabia, ODR-ADR International UK.
• Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry ( LCCI) Mediation Centre
• Judge and Mediator for International Mediation Competitions (UK, France,
Germany, Singapore, U.S.A. Pakistan, and Online ADR Platforms).
Member of Law Reform Committee of Pakistan Bar Council, Supreme Court of Pakistan,
contributing to legal education and structural reforms
Adjunct Professor, Trainer, Legal Education & Curriculum Development (2001 - Present)
• Teaching at LUMS, Punjab University, Kinnard College, Lahore Garrison
University, Civil Service Academies, and Provincial & Federal Judicial Academies.
• Designed courses in Commercial Law, Business Law, Investment Law, and ADR Mechanisms.
• Conducted judicial training for Punjab Judicial Academy & Supreme Court initiatives.
• Author of forthcoming books on advocacy skills, ADR mechanisms, and civil trial practices.
Chairman Legal Affairs, Pak-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (2016 - Present)
• Providing legal advisory services for trade, investment, and commercial dispute
resolution between Pakistan & China.
• Mediating cross-border business disputes and commercial arbitration cases.
Major Contributions & Legal Reforms
• Drafted Key Legal Frameworks:
o ADR Act (2017), Punjab ADR Act (2019), Punjab ADR Rules (2020)
o Punjab Consumer Protection Act, Commercial Courts Act
o Amendments in Civil Procedure Code (Punjab)
Mediation & ADR Advocacy:
o Established and trained mediators for the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) Mediation Centre.
o Developed ADR and commercial arbitration programs for national and international organizations.
• International Legal Engagements:
o Visited USA, UK, China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and France for
legal system studies and law reform projects.
o Worked with World Bank, IFC, European Union, and CEDR UK to
implement ADR and contract enforcement initiatives.
Certifications & Training
✔ Accredited Arbitrator & Mediator (CEDR, IMI, CMC, ICC, ODR-ADR International)
✔ Commercial Law & Investment Law Training (World Bank, IFC)
✔ Advocacy & Legal Training Instructor (Bar of England & Wales)
✔ Cyber Crime & White-Collar Crime Investigation Certification (DFRSC Pakistan)
✔ Mediation & ADR Training (USA, UK, Pakistan)
Professional Memberships
• Pakistan Bar Council & Punjab Bar Council
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitration Panel
• Centre for International Investment and Commercial Arbitration (CIICA)
• Pakistan Mediators Association (Vice President)
• Lahore High Court ADR Rules Committee
• Supreme Court of Pakistan Structural Reform Committee
Languages
✔ Fluent: English, Urdu, Punjabi
✔ Proficient: Pothohari, Saraiki
Publications & Thought Leadership
• Over 300 articles on law, human rights, and legal reforms in leading law journals.
• Editor, Comparative Law Journal (Lahore High Court Bar Association).
• Speaker at national & international conferences on ADR, commercial law, and legal education.
• Authoring books on advocacy skills, ADR mechanisms, and civil trial practices.
Key Strengths & Achievements
✔ Pioneer of ADR in Pakistan with three decades of experience in commercial arbitration &
mediation.
✔ Legal Reformer, involved in drafting major commercial & ADR laws in Pakistan.
✔ Respected Legal Trainer & Professor, shaping legal education at Pakistan’s top law
institutions.
✔ Leader in Legal Community, elected youngest President of Lahore Bar and Member Punjab Bar Council with highest votes in Punjab, serving on national & international law committees.
✔ Extensive international exposure, representing Pakistan in global legal forums and law schools.
