About The ADR Initiative
Pakistan's premier and pioneering Alternative Dispute Resolution platform, transforming how the nation resolves conflicts through modern, efficient, and internationally recognised methodologies.
Founders
Syed Akbar Hussain
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Mehak Zaraq Bari
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The ADR Initiative LLP is Pakistan's premier and pioneering Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) platform. Established in 2018 with the mission to integrate modern dispute resolution mechanisms into Pakistan's legal and commercial frameworks, we have grown to become a leading institution in the field of ADR.
Our services include mediation, arbitration, and negotiation, catering to a wide range of disputes. By offering efficient and cost-effective solutions, we aim to reduce the burden on the traditional court system and provide timely justice to all parties involved.
Pioneers in ADR Education
Pakistan's First Roster of Mediators
Trade Dispute Law Pioneers
IMI Recognized CMTP
International Partnerships
Advancing FDI Practices
Our Journey
Training of commercial court judges and conducting awareness seminars for legal professionals.
- Syed Akbar Hussain trained new commercial court judges on ADR Mechanisms
- Conducted seminars with Lahore High Court Bar Association
- Awareness sessions in collaboration with Asia Foundation
Pakistan's first commercial mediation courses launched with international accreditation.
- ADRi launches Pakistan's first commercial mediation courses
- Accredited by CMC, IMI, and SIMI
- Innovative virtual reality project with USIP for conflict resolution
National and international recognition with significant milestones in ADR development.
- Nominated for National Mediation Award 2020 in the UK
- Founders appointed Chairman and Vice Chairwoman of LHCBA ADR committee
- Created Pakistan's first Roster of Mediators
- Launched Women in ADR chapter
Adapted to digital transformation during COVID-19 with extensive virtual programming.
- Raised awareness through webinars and podcasts with international experts
- Launched virtual internship program with over 400 applicants
- Many interns became ADRi Ambassadors
- Established ADR Centres in Lahore and Islamabad
Extensive collaboration with government institutions and policy development.
- Training government officials through Forum of Pakistan Ombudsman
- Multiple projects with Asia Foundation on FDI and Forex
- USAID-TDRO Project leadership by Syed Akbar Hussain
- Development of online case management systems
Making ADR training accessible to broader audiences through innovative programs.
- Launched internationally accredited courses with Crowther UK
- Available online and in-person formats
- Conducted 13+ workshops in colleges across Lahore and Islamabad
- Development of regulations under TDRO Act 2023
Achieved official IMI recognition and expanded language accessibility.
- IMI recognized as Certified Mediation Training Provider (CMTP)
- Official provider of IMI-accredited mediation training
- Training available in English, Urdu, Pushtu, Sindhi and Punjabi
- Both online and in-person delivery options
Introducing new international trainings, services & much more.