Claims and disputes cannot always be settled without the assistance of a third-party. This is due to several factors including a party’s inability to settle without a formal decision, the unwillingness or impossibility to compromise, or the intractability of the dispute, amongst other reasons. Before proceeding to formal dispute resolution, however, there are ways to resolve the dispute in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

We assist our clients in using alternative dispute resolution processes and techniques to resolve their disputes when proceeding to international arbitration is not immediately required or desirable. Principled negotiation, mediation, dispute boards and expert determination are amongst our preferred alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) methods.

We use innovative approaches to dispute resolution by employing ADR methods alternatively and, frequently, in combination. For instance, arbitration can be used on an expedited basis to unlock a narrow legal issue whilst the rest of the dispute is being negotiated. Similarly, mediation can be used at a certain point by a standing dispute board to help the parties reach a settlement. We systematically explore the different options to yield the best possible outcome. We are committed to helping our clients solve their problems promptly and pragmatically.