On January 15, 2025, the Honourable Mr. Justice Jawad Hassan, Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, took a significant step toward promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) by appointing Barrister Chaudhary Imran Hassan Ali, ASC, as the mediator in a high-profile and high-stakes corporate dispute involving shareholders of South Avenue (Private) Limited, a major real estate company in Bahria Town.
By the Grace of Allah, the mediation was successful. On 14-05-2025, the parties reached an agreement on all issues between them. The formal agreement will be drawn up and filed in court soon. Hopefully, the case will be decided in view of the agreement.
This case underscores the judiciary’s growing commitment to ADR as a cost-effective and efficient means of resolving disputes. It also highlights the rising relevance of ADR in corporate matters.
Watch this space for updates on this case.