Alternative Dispute Resolution
Overview
When disputes arise they can involve considerable time, cost and risk. Sometimes this is unavoidable or strategically advantageous. Often it is not.
Our alternative dispute resolution (ADR) team has an outstanding track record in the strategic resolution of major complex commercial disputes, both in Australia and overseas.
We regularly act for principals, suppliers, contractors, financiers, insurers, government and consultants in relation to successfully managing and avoiding disputes in all major industries.
Experts
Our lawyers are experts in:- the range of alternative dispute resolution options available
- the considerations for dispute resolution process selection
- the alternative ways of implementing those options
- the most effective and advantageous methods of execution.
Expertise
Our specific areas of expertise include:- relationship-based contracting solutions, focused on pro-active dispute avoidance and management
- inter-project strategies for dispute prevention and management
- alternative processes for dispute resolution.
Services
Our services include:- strategic dispute and claim appraisal, preparation and advice
- dispute process design, negotiation and implementation
- representation and advice in connection with ADR solutions, such as:
- - arbitration
- expert appraisal
- facilitation
- mediation
- multi-tiered processes
- senior executive appraisal
- tailored alternative solutions
- conciliation
- expert determination
- hybrid processes
- mini-trial
- negotiation
- other ADR processes.
For more information and assistance please contact our representative in your preferred region.