Efficient dispute resolution and early settlement are central to our approach. We help clients resolve disputes in a manner that allows them to move forward with their business while protecting time, cost, and reputation.
Disputes can be disruptive, costly, and damaging to commercial relationships. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) offers a practical and effective means of resolving disputes outside the courtroom, with an emphasis on fairness, confidentiality, and commercial sensibility.
Our experienced mediators and dispute resolution practitioners provide structured, impartial guidance throughout the process. Early use of mediation, arbitration, and other ADR mechanisms plays a vital role in controlling costs, reducing risk, and avoiding protracted litigation.
Whether conducted jointly or separately, our neutral and qualified practitioners guide negotiations constructively, ensuring all parties remain focused on achieving workable and confidential outcomes.
Where required, parties are encouraged to explore mediation before commencing commercial proceedings in the High Court. ADR is faster, more cost-effective, and less adversarial than litigation, and when properly managed, achieves a high rate of successful resolution.
Our team works closely with clients to preserve relationships while delivering practical, enforceable solutions supported by legal and technical expertise.
Our ADR services include
- Mediation: a confidential process in which parties reach a mutually acceptable solution with the assistance of an independent mediator
- Arbitration: a private dispute resolution process resulting in a binding and enforceable decision by an independent arbitrator
- Expert determination: resolution of technical or specialist disputes by an independent expert, with binding effect where agreed
- Negotiation: a flexible and informal process enabling parties to resolve disputes directly
- Conciliation: a structured process in which a neutral third party facilitates settlement