Founder
Mr. Qaiser Imam is a practicing lawyer of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, an Accredited Civil Commercial Mediator, and a leading advocate for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Pakistan. Over the past two decades, he has built a distinguished career in law, serving in pivotal roles such as Judicial Officer, Director Legal at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Member of the Corporate Law Review Commission, Member of the Corporate Advisory Board of Bahria University, and Member of various key committees, including the Islamic Capital Market Development Committee and the Islamic Finance Primary Law Development Committee. Alongside his practice, he has contributed as visiting faculty at leading institutions, where he inspires the next generation of lawyers to embrace ADR as an essential tool for justice.
As Senior Partner of Juwayni& Hawkins (Advocates and Corporate Consultants), a law
firm affiliated with global legal networks and serving both public and private sector entities, Mr. Imam has worked across constitutional, corporate, regulatory, energy, and criminal matters. Yet, it is through his courtroom and corporate experience that he became acutely aware of one of Pakistan’s greatest challenges: an overburdened judiciary, drowning in millions of pending cases. Many of these disputes, he observed, could be resolved more swiftly, cost-effectively, and amicably through ADR. This realization ignited his lifelong mission to integrate ADR into the very fabric of Pakistan’s justice system.
To fulfill this vision, he founded the Juwayni& Hawkins Centre for Dispute Resolution (J&H CDR), a pioneering institute dedicated to institutionalizing mediation and arbitration in Pakistan. Under his leadership, the Centre is not only providing dispute resolution services but is also committed to capacity-building, training programs, and public awareness campaigns. With a special focus on empowering youth and involving women in ADR, Mr. Imam envisions creating a robust network of trained peacemakers who can resolve conflicts outside courtrooms, thus reducing the judicial backlog and restoring faith in the justice system.
His mission is clear: to make justice quicker, cheaper, and more humane by promoting ADR as a mainstream mechanism. By building bridges between traditional courts and alternative systems, Mr. Imam seeks to transform ADR from a mere concept into a practical solution that delivers peace, fairness, and relief to those who have been denied timely justice for far too long.
Directors
Shuja Ullah
Managing DirectorThrough strategic leadership, operational oversight, and unwavering accountability, he drives ICDR's day-to-day excellence, managing HR, compliance, and financial governance with precision and institutional integrity.
A High Court Advocate and Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediator, he bridges administration with legal expertise actively advancing ADR mechanisms and turning ICDR's vision into ground-level impact.
Fouzia Saif
Co-Founder/ Director OperationsThrough strategic coordination and operational precision, she ensures ICDR functions as a centre of excellence in dispute resolution overseeing case administration, workflow management, institutional development, and the delivery of ADR services across all practice areas. A dedicated ADR legal professional and Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediator, she holds international accreditations from ADR-ODR International, IMI UK, and SIMI bringing global standards and hands-on expertise in mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution to everything she does.
Auf Abdur Rehman
Director RelationsThrough purposeful outreach and strategic relationship-building, Auf Abdur Rehman positions ICDR as a trusted institution across Pakistan's legal, corporate, and regulatory landscape leading stakeholder engagement and forging partnerships that expand ICDR's reach and impact.
An Advocate High Court (LLB Hons.) and Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediator, he brings a powerful combination of courtroom practice and dispute resolution expertise. His legal portfolio spans taxation, corporate law, SECP compliance, and commercial matters giving him the breadth to engage meaningfully across every sector ICDR serves.
Meet the Team
Qazi Afia Anwar Afridi
AccreditedLLB from the University of London (UOL). Associate at Juwayni & Hawkins, working with the ADR Team on mediation, arbitration, and negotiation matters. Committed to promoting accessible and constructive ADR practices with diligence and client-oriented professionalism
Dena Zainab
AdvocateDina Zainab is an LLB graduate from NUST University and currently serves as a Legal and Compliance Officer at the Pakistan Asaan Khidmat Center. She has a strong experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution and holds certification in arbitration and mediation from Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), with experience in legal research, drafting, and dispute analysis.
Hareer Aamir
Advocate High CourtAdvocate of the High Court and Crowther-ADRi Accredited Mediator, certified through the IMI & CMC Mediation Training Program.Associate Partner at Legal Concerns LLP. Handles civil, corporate, and criminal matters while guiding clients through ADR processes with fairness and professional expertise.
Tayaba Khalid Tirmizi
Advocate High CourtTayaba Khalid Tirmizi is an Advocate of the High Court with a strong academic background and diverse legal experience. She graduated from the University of London and holds an LL.M. in International Business Law. She has also completed certifications in Computer and Communication Law as well as Intellectual Property Law.
Tayaba has gained valuable international exposure through her work with a UK-based criminal law firm. She is actively practicing before the High Court, with experience spanning litigation and regulatory matters. Her practice includes handling cases involving administrative and regulatory authorities. She also has experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and mediation, focusing on efficient and amicable settlement of disputes outside traditional court proceedings.
SanaUllah
AdvocateSyed Sana Ullah Advocate is a dedicated legal practitioner with a strong foundation in both English and Islamic law. He actively handles criminal, civil, and family cases with a focus on effective advocacy. Alongside litigation, he is experienced in legal & Corporate consultancy. He also specializes in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including Arbitration and Mediation. His practice combines courtroom expertise with practical, client focused legal solutions
Ruman Taiba
AdvocateRuman Taiba is an Advocate of the Punjab Bar Council and an Associate at Juwayni & Hawkin. She is engaged in legal practice with a focus on research and contributing to effective dispute resolution processes, with a keen interest in mediation and arbitration. She is committed to promoting accessible legal solutions and demonstrates diligence, professionalism, and a client-focused approach in handling legal matters