23September2026 Lex Nexus Partners Engages in Productive Discussion on Alternative Dispute Resolution in Punjab
Team Lex Nexus Partners met with Mr Zahid Ghazanvi, retired Sessions Judge and Member of ADR Punjab, for a constructive and substantive discussion on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), its practical application and its growing importance within Punjab’s legal system.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the Lex Nexus Partners team to exchange views with Mr Ghazanvi, drawing on his extensive judicial experience and current engagement with Alternative Dispute Resolution in Punjab.
Advancing Alternative Dispute Resolution
The discussion focused on the role of ADR as an effective mechanism for resolving disputes through mediation, negotiation and other non-litigious approaches, where appropriate.
Both sides discussed the importance of developing greater awareness of ADR among legal practitioners, businesses and members of the public, as well as the role lawyers can play in helping parties understand and utilise alternative mechanisms for resolving disputes.
The conversation also considered how a stronger ADR culture can complement the conventional court system by encouraging earlier resolution, constructive dialogue and practical outcomes.
Strengthening the Role of ADR
The discussion comes at a significant time for the development of ADR in Punjab. The Punjab Alternative Dispute Resolution Authority (PADRA) has recently been considering reforms intended to strengthen ADR centres, develop training capacity, introduce Online Dispute Resolution and improve the overall institutional framework for alternative dispute resolution.
The conversation explored the practical role that lawyers and legal practitioners can play in supporting a stronger ADR culture, including through professional awareness, effective representation and helping parties understand alternatives to prolonged litigation.
For Lex Nexus Partners, ADR forms an important part of a modern legal practice. Where appropriate, effective dispute resolution can help parties focus on practical outcomes while reducing unnecessary time, cost and conflict.
The meeting was also an opportunity to discuss potential areas for future collaboration, professional engagement and knowledge-sharing relating to ADR in Punjab.
Lex Nexus Partners remains committed to engaging with experienced members of the legal and judicial community and contributing constructively to developments that improve access to efficient and effective dispute resolution.
