Arbitration & ADR

ULC is deeply engaged in complex domestic and international arbitrations, both as counsel for parties to a dispute and as appointed arbitrators. By bringing together the combined talents of our highly experienced network of affiliates with the unsurpassed advocacy skills of our renowned litigators, we are able to provide the experience and perspective required to protect the interests of clients doing business across national borders. Our clients value not only our ability to successfully resolve international disputes, but also the sound counsel we provide on the inclusion of dispute resolution provisions in international contracts.

Our lawyers have an extensive record in this specialized area of the law and a depth of experience unsurpassed by other firms. They have the detailed knowledge required by domestic & international arbitration practice of the sources and substance of legal regimes, institutions, practices and precedents that govern the conduct of the arbitrations, and of the international and domestic laws of the numerous jurisdictions that govern the underlying disputes.

We regularly represent clients in hearings before the arbitral bodies, handling an array of international arbitrations that are nearly as varied as international trade and commerce itself. Given a rich pool of human resources, the ULC has the ability to readily assemble dedicated team of professionals with the industry specific expertise to meet the client’s requirements and handle complex arbitration matters. Our lawyers have an extensive record in this specialized area of the law and a depth of experience unsurpassed by other firms. They have the detailed knowledge required by international arbitration practice of the sources and substance both of international legal regimes, institutions, practices and precedents that govern the conduct of arbitrations and of the international and domestic laws of the numerous jurisdictions that govern the underlined disputes. In addition to acting as counsel and arbitrator in international arbitrations, we assist our clients in structuring corporate-wide strategic and cost-efficient arbitration/dispute resolution programs as well as in drafting arbitration clauses for particular international commercial contracts. We assist our clients with resolution of disputes in all areas of practices including finance and industry. It is always the Firm’s endeavor to prevent disputes by ensuring proper documentation etc. However, in cases where disputes cannot be prevented, we take utmost care in preparation of our clients' case and ensure that the client gets the specialized advice and support in resolving their disputes. We strive to achieve the best commercial results for our clients

ULC believes in a creative, proactive litigation management process with the objective of encouraging negotiated resolutions. Our attorneys have significant experience in both international and domestic arbitration , offline and online mediation, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Our attorneys have acted as counsels and arbitrators in high stake arbitrations and are well recognized as experts in all areas of general and special practice, including finance, commerce, contractual, building, construction, as well as industry and employment related disputes. ADR provides a viable option for those who prefer to stay out of court and has many potential advantages for most litigants, including:

Reduced cost

Efficient resolution

Less emotional stress

Flexibility with rules and procedures

Control over the results

Practice Spotlight:

Domestic & International Arbitration

Online Dispute Resolution

Enforcement of Awards in Pakistan & Outside of Pakistan

Commercial Disputes

Government Contracts