Area
of Practice
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Not every conflict needs a courtroom. Mediation and arbitration offer structured alternatives—faster, private, often cheaper, and sometimes more satisfying than judges and appeals. We help you navigate these options and come out the other side with a real resolution.
What's included
Mediation facilitation and representation throughout the process
Arbitration clause drafting and strategy
ADR agreements and documentation
Settlement agreement drafting that actually holds up
Neutral expert determination when technical disputes need resolution
Guidance on ADR processes before you commit to one
Service details
Description
Courts are slow. They're public. They're adversarial. Alternative dispute resolution—mediation and arbitration—offers a different path. Mediation brings disputing parties together with a neutral facilitator to find common ground. Arbitration brings them before a neutral arbitrator who decides. Both are private, faster, and often less costly. We help you understand which fits your situation, prepare for it, and navigate it toward resolution.Accepted Formats
Describe the dispute, the parties involved, and the nature of the disagreement. Share any existing arbitration clauses, mediation agreements, or relevant contract terms.Turnaround
ADR agreement and strategy: 3–5 days. Mediation representation: depends on meeting schedules, but we move efficiently. Arbitration documentation: 5–10 days.Support
Uncertain whether mediation or arbitration suits your dispute? We explain both, help you decide, and guide you through the process.
Confidential
Secure document handling
Clear Deliverables
Notes and summary
Actionable Service
Practical suggestions
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What you'll get
- A comprehensive service summary with plain-language explanations
- Key risks flagged with clear, actionable recommendations
- Specific suggestions for amendments or next steps tailored to your situation
- Direct access to our team for follow-up questions and clarifications
Frequently asked questions
What's actually the difference between mediation and arbitration?
Mediation is facilitated negotiation—a neutral person helps you and the other party find agreement. It's voluntary and non-binding unless you both agree. Arbitration is private litigation—an arbitrator hears both sides and makes a binding decision.
When should I choose mediation instead of arbitration?
Choose mediation if you value preserving the relationship or controlling the outcome. Choose arbitration if you need a binding decision and informal negotiation won't work.
What should an arbitration clause in my contract actually say?
It should specify the number of arbitrators, how they're selected, where the arbitration happens, what law applies, and what rules govern the process (UNCITRAL, ICC, LCIA, etc.). We draft these carefully based on your preferences.
Can arbitration awards be appealed if I don't like the decision?
Limited grounds exist—procedural unfairness, the arbitrator exceeding their authority, corruption. You can't appeal on the merits. This finality is one reason arbitration appeals to businesses: you get closure.