Resolve the dispute. Skip the decade in court.
Arbitration, mediation, and negotiated settlement — private, faster, and enforceable in Pakistan and 170+ countries.
The Work
Not every dispute belongs in a courtroom. Arbitration and mediation resolve commercial disputes privately, on a schedule the parties control, before a decision-maker the parties choose — and Pakistan enforces the results. Foreign arbitral awards are enforceable through the High Courts under the New York Convention framework, and domestic awards through the arbitration law. That makes a well-drafted arbitration clause a genuinely practical remedy, not a foreign luxury.
We advise on dispute-resolution clauses before contracts are signed — where the real leverage is — represent clients in domestic and international arbitrations, and negotiate mediated settlements that preserve business relationships. Exporters and IT companies signing foreign contracts should start with our cross-border contracts guide.
What we handle
- Arbitration and mediation clause drafting
- Domestic arbitration proceedings
- International commercial arbitration
- Enforcement of foreign awards (New York Convention)
- Challenge and setting aside of awards
- Mediation and structured settlement negotiation
- Settlement deeds and consent decrees
- Dispute-resolution strategy before litigation
ADR counsel for Pakistan's trading businesses
Islamabad's exporters, IT companies, and contractors increasingly sign contracts whose disputes will never see a Pakistani courtroom — they will be arbitrated in Karachi, Dubai, London, or Singapore. We make sure the clause you sign is one you can afford to use, represent you when a dispute crystallises, and bring the award home for enforcement before the High Courts. For domestic disputes, we tell you honestly when mediation will get you paid faster than a decree.
“Lords Committed to Adal”
- An honest first opinionbefore you spend a rupee on the matter.
- Milestone fees, in writingyou always know what each stage costs.
- Senior counsel on the fileevery pleading reviewed before it is filed.
- An update after every hearingyou never chase your own lawyer.
How an engagement runs
Tell us what happened
A short call, WhatsApp note, or meeting. We listen first, read your documents, and check limitation and forum before anything else.
A written opinion and plan
You receive an honest assessment of your position, the realistic options, and a stage-by-stage plan with a clear fee for each milestone.
Execution by the right specialist
The matter is led by counsel who work in this area daily, with senior review on every draft before it is filed or signed.
Updates until it is done
A short written update after every hearing or milestone, so decisions stay in your hands, on time, wherever you are.
Common questions
Is arbitration legally binding in Pakistan?
Yes. Arbitration agreements are enforceable, courts refer parties to arbitration where a valid clause exists, and awards — domestic and foreign — are enforceable through the courts, with foreign awards protected by the New York Convention framework.
Is arbitration faster than court in Pakistan?
Usually, substantially — the parties control the timetable and there is no cause-list competition. The trade-off is cost: arbitrator and venue fees are real. We help you weigh both against the value in dispute before choosing.
Can a foreign arbitration award be enforced in Pakistan?
Yes. Awards from New York Convention countries are enforced through the High Courts under the 2011 Act, subject only to the Convention's narrow defences. We handle recognition and enforcement proceedings end to end.
What is the difference between arbitration and mediation?
An arbitrator decides the dispute and the decision binds; a mediator helps the parties reach their own settlement. Mediation is cheaper and preserves relationships; arbitration gives finality. Many contracts sensibly provide for mediation first, then arbitration.
Other practice areas
Civil Litigation
Property suits, contract disputes, recovery, and injunctions handled with careful pleading and steady follow through.
DetailsCorporate and Commercial
Company formation under SECP, shareholder agreements, due diligence, and commercial advisory for founders and growing firms.
DetailsCriminal Defence
Bail, trial, and appellate work in white collar and general criminal matters, with a focus on protecting client rights.
DetailsA dispute worth resolving properly?
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