Our Unique Design Process
The City Disputes Panel creates and supplies bespoke conflict management and dispute resolution procedures.
From the outset the CDP seeks to work with all the parties in order to determine the right approach. In the case of a dispute it may be that an established process such as mediation or arbitration is the most appropriate resolution technique in which case the flexibility of our procedures and rules means that they can readily be adapted to meet the specific needs of the particular dispute and of those involved.
However unique problems require unique solutions and the CDP is a pioneer in the field of multi-party and complex matters. We seek to bring together the optimum combination of process and people. The CDP will explore with those in dispute the basis of the claims being made and the common factors. We will agree how issues such as points of law, liability and compensation are to be determined; how claimants are to be identified, what they will have to prove – and how.
Using our extensive experience the CDP will provide advice and guidance about procedures generally and on matters such as the best way of establishing a review tribunal – what will be its role, powers and limitations; what areas of specialist knowledge will be needed?
Once the approach is agreed we recommend suitably qualified neutral specialists to facilitate the process. CDP panellists are recommended for their independence, integrity and impartiality as well as their specific judicial, legal, market or industry experience and for their skills as facilitators. Additionally we provide seamless administrative support including premises, equipment and personnel.
What are the benefits?
An action against a major UK bank, involving an initial 500 potential claimants, unsecured creditors of a collapsed foreign exchange dealer who had accounts with the bank, was resolved in less than 18 months at a fraction of the cost of litigating through the courts. Click here to read the case study.
A panel established by the CDP provided a case evaluation procedure to facilitate the Lloyd’s reconstruction and renewal plan and the reinsurance of syndicate liabilities into Equitas. This fast, confidential and neutral process addressed in less than two years issues that would have taken several years to resolve through conventional litigation. Click here to read the case study.
