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Imran successfully mediates high-stakes corporate dispute
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.
Imran addresses a symposium on ADR
On 28-04-2025, a symposium on alternative dispute resolution was held at the Rawalpindi High Court Bar Association auditorium. Ch. Imran Hassan Ali, ASC, had the honour and the privilege to be one of the speakers. His speech focused on the recent instances of court-mandated mediation at the Rawalpindi Bench and the benefits of court-mandated mediation for lawyers. Other speakers at the symposium included Mr. Justice (R) Mushir Alam, Mr. Justice Mirza Viqas Rauf, Mr. Justice Jawad Hassan, Mr. Justice Asim Hafeez, District Judge Sufyan Rana from England, Deputy District Judge Ghazan Mahmood from England, and Barrister Talha Ilyas Sheikh.
The speeches can be viewed on Facebook by clicking here. Imran’s speech starts at around 16:00 in the video.
