# "Always Do Instead of Don't": Navigating International Law & Adaptability with Hasan Mandviwalla
Episode of Studying Law Around the World, hosted by Claudio Klaus.
Published: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Duration: 00:14:03
## Summary
Hasan Mandviwalla spent 11 years in the UK legal system before returning to Pakistan to practice in a jurisdiction where enforcement is a daily challenge. In this episode, I sit down with Hasan (Partner at Mandviwalla & Zafar) to discuss why "adaptability" is the most important skill for a modern lawyer and why longevity is the only real metric of success. He shares his golden rule for career growth, "Always do instead of don't", and explains why waiting until you are ten years into your career to start networking is a mistake you can't afford to make.
## Listen
- Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/studyinglawaroundtheworld/episodes/Always-Do-Instead-of-Dont-Navigating-International-Law--Adaptability-with-Hasan-Mandviwalla-e3en546
- Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/38a26d44/podcast/play/115102278/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-6%2F417565016-44100-2-554e2ed495d27.m4a
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