Alternative Dispute Resolution (Adr) In Pakistan: The Role of Lawyers in Mediation Procedure

Abstract

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is becoming an important part of the legal systems of every country in the world. Especially the mediation has getting more attraction because of inexpensive, gives access to fast justice and avoids the suffering of litigation. Mediation comprises by courts and may be part of pre-action needed in various jurisdictions.  The lawyers can play an important role in this regard and explore the cooperative approaches that lawyers can adopt when representing their clients in mediation. It is also necessary that the lawyers must modify their practice according to the needs of the clients in fluctuating legal environment. This paper will discuss the relevant dispute settlement laws and their development in Pakistan; especially the mediation and the role of lawyers in mediation procedure. It will help the legal actors to find out their role of mediation development and strengthening the alternative dispute resolution system.