Alternative Dispute Resolution

There are obligations on all parties involved in any form of dispute to consider and explore Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) with the other party, prior to or as an alternative to Court proceedings.

ADR can take various forms, including:

• Mediation;

• Arbitration;

• Negotiation;

• Expert Determination.

We have extensive experience in all forms of ADR, which can prove a very cost-effective way of resolving disputes if those mechanisms are used properly and appropriately depending on the nature and facts of the dispute in hand.

As a result of our frequent involvement in ADR matters we have many contacts in the above areas, including leading Mediators and Arbitrators.

Given the serious costs sanctions which can flow from declining an invitation to consider and/or participate in ADR, it is imperative that parties to a dispute are aware of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of ADR and weigh up which type of ADR might be beneficial to them.

We regularly advise and assist in all types of ADR for clients with very successful outcomes.