Overview
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers parties an efficient, cost-effective, and confidential way to resolve disputes without going to court. Our ADR practice helps parties reach mutually acceptable solutions through mediation, arbitration, and negotiation.
With experienced mediators and arbitrators on our team, we facilitate productive discussions and deliver fair outcomes that preserve business relationships and save time and resources.
Our Services
Mediation Services
- Commercial mediation
- Employment and workplace disputes
- Partnership and shareholder disputes
- Contract disputes
- Family business conflicts
- Pre-litigation mediation
- Court-referred mediation
Arbitration Services
- Domestic arbitration
- International commercial arbitration
- Construction arbitration
- Maritime arbitration
- Ad hoc arbitration
- Institutional arbitration
- Arbitration representation
Negotiation Support
- Structured negotiations
- Settlement negotiations
- Multi-party negotiations
- Deal mediation
- Negotiation strategy development
Expert Determination
- Technical and industry-specific disputes
- Valuation disputes
- Accounting and financial disputes
- Expert witness services
ADR Clause Drafting
- Mediation and arbitration clauses
- Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses
- Escalation procedures
- ADR policy development
Why Choose ADR
Cost-Effective
Significantly lower costs compared to traditional litigation.
Time-Efficient
Resolve disputes in weeks or months, not years.
Confidential
Private proceedings that protect business reputation and sensitive information.
Control & Flexibility
Parties maintain control over the process and outcome.
Types of Disputes We Handle
Our ADR services cover a wide range of disputes including:
- Commercial and business disputes
- Contract breaches and disagreements
- Partnership and joint venture disputes
- Shareholder and director conflicts
- Employment and workplace disputes
- Construction and engineering disputes
- Real estate and property disputes
- Intellectual property conflicts
- Insurance disputes
- Banking and finance disputes
- Supply chain and vendor disputes
- Professional negligence claims
The ADR Process
Our structured approach ensures effective dispute resolution:
- Initial consultation and conflict assessment
- Selection of appropriate ADR mechanism
- Preparation and exchange of information
- Joint sessions and private caucuses
- Facilitated negotiation and problem-solving
- Agreement drafting and finalization
- Implementation support
When to Consider ADR
ADR is particularly suitable when:
- Parties want to preserve business relationships
- Confidentiality is important
- Time and cost savings are priorities
- The dispute involves technical or specialized matters
- Parties seek creative solutions beyond legal remedies
- International elements require neutral proceedings
- Court litigation would be protracted