Dispute Resolution

Adjudication
Adjudication is now firmly established as the most preferred method of resolving disputes by a third party where the parties have failed to reach agreement. We are experienced in acting for both Claimants and Respondents, ranging from straight forward recovery of outstanding payments, through to complex claims.

Typically, our input usually covers:

• Advice on the strategy and tactics of the adjudication process including the cost and likely outcome
• Preparing and issuing the Notice of Adjudication
• Preparing and issuing the Referral Notice
• Preparing and issuing further Responses and Replies during the process
• Attending and representing clients’ at meetings at the request of the adjudicator
• Arrange for the enforcement of adjudicators’ decisions through the courts

Arbitration
Arbitration is no longer the dispute resolution mechanism of choice. Notwithstanding this, we recognise that there may still be cases where arbitration is the appropriate forum for final dispute resolution. Clients are guided through the entire process ensuring that they are kept informed and aware of all the stages. The administrative burden of the proceedings is taken away leaving our clients to focus on their own business interests and submissions.

Mediation
At a very practical level the mediation process is explained, clients are shown how to prepare for mediation, how to present and negotiate at the mediation and how to document a settlement reached in mediation.  Preliminary advice and assistance is provided on setting up the mediation and on the logistical and administrative arrangements when agreeing terms of the mediation agreement. Case summaries and documents are drafted and exchanged and an appropriate professional mediator is identified and appointed. Clients are also represented at the mediation itself.