SRA Regulated Lawyer – Accredited Mediator – Dispute Resolution Consultant
Experience
Mediator
SRA Regulated Lawyer
Managing Partner Bukhari Law Firm
Chairman Institute for Legal Research and
Advocacy
Advocate High Court
Family Law Certified (Distinction, 80%)
The Law Society, June
I completed the Family Law Certification with a Distinction, a
comprehensive program designed to enhance expertise in
various aspects of family law. The course covered seven key
modules: Dissolution of Marriage, Financial Orders,
Mediation in Family Law Cases, Domestic Abuse, Forced
Marriage, Adoption, and Modern Family. The Family
Mediation module was particularly instrumental in advancing
my skills as a mediator, offering practical insights into assessing
the suitability of mediation for clients and providing them with
informed guidance on the process. This course equipped me
with a deeper understanding of the legal complexities in family
law and enhanced my ability to offer high-quality, clientfocused services across a range of family law issues.
Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration
(COFA)
The Law Society, August 2024
Successfully completed the SRA Accounts Rules for Managers
and the COFA in SRA-Authorised Law Firms course, earning
certification in compliance and regulation. This intermediatelevel course focused on the financial and administrative
responsibilities of COFAs, emphasizing the application of SRA
Accounts Rules within legal practices. The training provided
essential knowledge to ensure compliance with regulatory
standards, mitigate financial risks, and uphold the integrity of
legal services.
Tax Mediation Certification
The Law Society, August 2024
Successfully completed the "How to Use Mediation in Tax
Disputes with HMRC" course, which provided in-depth
knowledge of applying mediation techniques in tax disputes.
This intermediate-level certification focused on practical
strategies for resolving conflicts with HMRC, emphasizing the
importance of mediation in achieving amicable and efficient
outcomes in complex tax matters. The skills acquired through
this course enhance my ability to navigate and mediate tax
disputes, ensuring effective resolutions while maintaining
professional relationships.
Experience to serve Official committees of the Bar Council
and Bar Association:
Chairman International Affairs Committee, Lahore Tax
Bar Association
Chairman Legal Research Committee, Punjab Bar
Council
Coordinator Legal Education Committee, Punjab Bar
Council
Chairman Jail Reforms Committee, Punjab Bar Council
Coordinator Human Rights Committee, Punjab Bar
Council
Institute for Legal research and Advocacy - ILRA
Institute for Legal research and Advocacy has organized many
lawyers training workshops, seminars and conferences on legal
issues in collaboration with Punjab Bar Council, Supreme Court
Bar Association and various public sector Universities. During
pandemic of Covid-19, I took an initiative regarding Online
filling of the cases in Lahore High Court and to establish Virtual
courts in Punjab and organized two conferences at Supreme
Court of Pakistan Lahore registry and University of the Punjab.
These conferences seek attention of National media and
Honorable Judges of Lahore high Court. I am honored to be the
part of both initiatives regarding online filling of the cases in
Lahore High Court and to establish First Virtual courts in
Lahore High Court. My efforts were highly acknowledged by
Chief Justice Lahore High Court, office bearers of the Bar
Associations & the Bar Councils, legal fraternity and civil
society.
Pro bono Cases:
I have keen interest in public interest litigations and pro bono
cases. I remained principal lawyer for the victims/complainants
in many pro bono cases and some following cases had got
attraction by National and International Media:
i. Triple Murder case of an innocent family (namely
Khalil) by police officials (known as Sahiwal Incident)
ii. Fraud Case of renowned Double Shah criminal group
with Chinese lady Jin Hia Xia
iii. Fraud Case with Canadian Lady Anne Marie Remillard
iv. Fraud Case with Chinese lady Gu Yang Ling
Introduction of Bukhari Law Firm:
Bukhari Law Firm is a leading international organization and it
was founded through the merger of many well reputed legal
executives and law firms. Now the Bukhari Law Firm is a very beautiful combination of experienced lawyers, former judges
and former executive public prosecutors. Bukhari Law Firm has
highly qualified, skilled, enthusiastic, energetic and innovative
team to provide effective, appropriate, efficient and innovative
solutions to solve the challenges of our clients. The success of
the clients is our core focus. Bukhari Law Firm has earned a
solid reputation by our extensive experience, quick response
and committed to serve staff members. Bukhari Law Firm’s
approach towards corporate law is new and innovative. Bukhari
Law Firm assures consistent and high quality level of services
to the clients. Bukhari Law Firm handle complex challenges in
Immigration, Tax, Injury Claims, Arbitration, litigation,
criminal, civil, family, real estate, corporate law, intellectual
property and international Law. Bukhari Law Firm provides
world-class legal support for international and domestic
corporations and Law firms. Bukhari Law Firm is determined
to provide the best legal solutions to our domestic and offshore
clients. We do not just claim but deliver what we promise.
Community Service Projects:
I am Charter President of Rotary Club of Lahore Canal.
I am serving Rotary International as District Chair
RYLA-Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (2023-24). I
attended three days RYLA event in England as guest
speaker, moderator and observer in April 2024. I have
served Rotary International as Deputy Governor (2022-23)
and as District Chair RYLA-Rotary Youth
Leadership Awards for three consecutive years (2019-2022).
I organized a five-day training program RYLARotary Youth Leadership Awards for more than 500
young adults and young entrepreneurs. I love to serve the
community through service projects and enjoy reading,
travelling and music.
Skills:
Mediation
Dispute Resolution
Negotiator
Legal Research
Legal Drafting
Criminal Investigations
Court Arguments
Cross Examination
Trial Proceedings
Case Management
Areas of Practice:
Mediation
Dispute Resolution
Immigration Laws
Human Rights Laws
Business Laws
Criminal Justice
Financial Laws
Employment Law
Company Law
Tax Laws
Arbitration
Social media accounts Facebook:
Syed Shahbaz Bukhari
LinkedIn:
Syed Shahbaz Bukhari
Language Skills:
English
Urdu
Punjabi
Hindi
Accreditation & Membership:
Solicitors Regulation
Authority (SRA)
The Law Society
Civil Mediation Council
Phoenix Dispute Solutions
Austrian Arbitration
Association
Young Austrian Arbitration
Practitioners (YAAP)
Young ITA of Institute for
Transnational Arbitration
Member International Bar
Association (London)
Member Human Rights
Law Committee,
International Bar
Association (London)
Member European
Regional Forum,
International Bar
Association (London)
Life Member Lahore High
Court Bar Association
Life Member Lahore Bar
Association
Life Member Lahore Bar
Tax Association