The Denning Centre for Alternate Dispute Resolution (DCADR) stands as Pakistan’s premier
institution for the promotion, facilitation, and institutionalisation of Alternative Dispute Resolution
(ADR) mechanisms. As a High Court-accredited centre, DCADR functions in accordance with the
Alternative Dispute Resolution Act and the ADR Rules of 2017, offering an authoritative and
efficient alternative to traditional litigation. Located within the intellectual ecosystem of Denning
Law School, DCADR serves as an intersection of legal scholarship, judicial reform, community
empowerment, and practical resolution of disputes.
Our centre is committed to resolving disputes through impartial, confidential, and legally binding
methods, including Mediation, Arbitration, Negotiation, and other hybrid dispute resolution
techniques. We seek to contribute meaningfully to judicial efficiency by helping alleviate the case
backlog in courts and to ensure affordable and timely access to justice for individuals, corporations,
communities, and institutions.
We believe that justice is not only a destination but a process that must be inclusive, dignified, and
respectful of cultural, religious, and commercial diversity. Our processes are guided by international
best practices while remaining grounded in the legal and cultural contexts of Pakistan.
