The Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), in partnership with Yingke Law Firm—China’s largest law firm by number of lawyers—has launched a series of legal workshops in Pakistan to enhance legal capacity and cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
The initiative was formalized during a strategic meeting held on April 21, 2025, at Yingke’s global headquarters in Beijing, where both sides outlined practical steps to advance legal development efforts across Pakistan and other Global South nations.
The collaboration focuses on International Workshops on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), designed to empower legal professionals—including young lawyers, law students, judges, corporate leaders, and private sector stakeholders—with modern tools and digital frameworks for effective cross-border dispute resolution.
These workshops follow the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BRISD and Yingke in January 2025. The agreement aims to provide comprehensive legal support across corporate law, international arbitration, taxation, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance—key areas vital to supporting investment and economic development.
Speaking to Gwadar Pro, BRISD Chairman Qaiser Nawab emphasized the importance of legal harmonization in advancing bilateral cooperation. “As Pakistan expands its partnerships in trade, technology, and infrastructure, a strong legal foundation is essential to protect investments and navigate cross-border challenges,” he said.
Li Fei, Deputy Director for Regional Development at Yingke Overseas Institutions, reiterated the firm’s commitment to supporting projects through its Global One-Hour Legal Services Ecosystem. “Together, we aim to deliver seamless legal support for infrastructure, digital economy, energy, and youth-driven innovation projects across Pakistan,” he noted.
The BRISD-Yingke collaboration represents a significant step toward integrating international best practices into Pakistan’s legal framework, contributing to a more predictable and investor-friendly environment aligned with BRI objectives.