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. Imran drafted a formal agreement with consent of parties, which was filed in court on 02-07-2025. The court disposed of the case in light of the said 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.