Dynamic Business: Understanding Alternative Dispute Resolution

In a recent Dynamic Business article, Hicksons’ Partner, Troy Gurnett, Senior Associate, Liam Maguire and Graduate, Kimberley Cheng unpack the basics of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for disputes.
 
The team cover the types of ADR, the advantages over determination by a court or tribunal and whether ADR is right for particular disputes.
 
Q: What Is ADR?

A: ADR refers to the various forms of dispute resolution that do not involve a determination by a court or tribunal. 
 
Q: Determinative ADR Or Facilitative ADR?

A: Determinative ADR works well for very technical disputes, while facilitative ADR provides solutions for more common disputes.
 
Q: Is ADR Right For My Dispute?

A: ADR should be considered for all disputes, irrespective of apparent size or complexity. Whether it is right for any particular dispute depends on the nature of the dispute.

Click here to read full article. 
 
Should you require any assistance with dispute, please contact Troy or Liam, or find out more about Hicksons’ Commercial Dispute Resolution service.

Article co-written with Kimberley Cheng on 26 August 2024.

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