About Us
Institutional Overview
OUR STORY
The Denning Centre for Alternate Dispute Resolution (DCADR) is a judicially accredited body
dedicated to developing ADR capacity in Pakistan. With a mandate that aligns with international
frameworks such as UNCITRAL, ICC, ICSID, and the Singapore Convention on Mediation,
DCADR aims to institutionalize dispute resolution that is faster, less adversarial, more cost
effective, and aligned with evolving business and societal needs.
Our Mission
To provide a world-class dispute resolution ecosystem that promotes justice, peace,
and reconciliation through accessible, culturally competent, and procedurally sound ADR
mechanisms
Our Vision
To become the leading ADR hub in South Asia by championing legal innovation,
reducing the burden on judicial institutions, and ensuring every citizen and corporation has access
to timely and dignified conflict resolution.
Our Values
- Neutrality: We ensure unbiased processes by maintaining strict standards of impartiality
- Confidentiality: All proceedings remain private and secure, respecting the sensitivity of the parties involved
- Efficiency: We provide swift, streamlined procedures tailored to the nature of the dispute.
- Integrity: We are committed to ethical and transparent conduct in every engagement
- Accessibility: We extend our services to marginalized communities and underrepresented groups.
Legal Foundation and Accreditation: DCADR operates under legal accreditation granted by the
Sindh High Court and is governed by Pakistan’s national ADR policy framework. Our protocols
and operational procedures are designed to meet the standards outlined in
- The Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Ordinance
- ADR Rules 2017
- United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from
Mediation (Singapore Convention)