Alternative Dispute Resolution

Not every dispute needs to end up in court. Litigation can be costly, time-consuming, and can strain relationships that clients would rather preserve, whether in business or in family matters. We advise clients on alternative dispute resolution as a faster, more cost-effective, and often less adversarial path to resolving disagreements.

Our services in this area include:

• Mediation - representing clients in mediation proceedings, helping them negotiate practical settlements while preserving important business and personal relationships.
• Arbitration - advising on and representing clients in arbitration proceedings, from the drafting of arbitration clauses through to representation before arbitral tribunals.
• Negotiated settlements - advising clients on structuring and negotiating settlements that resolve disputes without the need for formal proceedings.
• Dispute resolution clauses - drafting and reviewing dispute resolution clauses in commercial agreements, ensuring clients have a clear and appropriate mechanism in place before disputes arise.
• Tribunal proceedings - representing clients before various statutory tribunals that apply alternative dispute resolution mechanisms within their specific regulatory fields.

We assess each dispute on its own facts to advise clients honestly on whether alternative dispute resolution is the right path, and if so, which mechanism best serves their interests. Where litigation ultimately proves necessary, we ensure our clients are just as well prepared for that route.