Benefits of ADR
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neutral |
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In contrast to the adversarial environment of a court, ADR mediators and arbitrators are impartial and work with parties to help bring about an effective solution to the satisfaction of all parties.
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cost-effective |
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Litigation is expensive and the longer it takes, the more expensive it becomes - even a successful party will incur unrecoverable costs. Using ADR gives you control over costs and the potential to settle earlier.
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confidential
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Proceedings are conducted in private and in confidence, protecting the reputation of individuals, corporations and brands from negative public, press or market interest.
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flexible
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The wide range of techniques available and the adaptable nature of this approach makes ADR a very flexible device for the resolution of all types of disputes, from a single case to a series of related claims.
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speedy |
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An ADR process can be arranged at very short notice – urgent cases may be heard in a matter of hours, if necessary. Resolving a dispute using ADR also takes less time than litigation.
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conciliatory |
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Litigation is inherently adversarial whilst ADR is conciliatory, which enables parties to preserve and enhance their working relationship, avoiding the pitfalls of a winner – loser court outcome.
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consensual |
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ADR takes place in a non-threatening forum, enables parties to be heard and understood and to appreciate one another’s position, which promotes positive working relationships and supports a constructive corporate ethos.
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expert |
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ADR professionals bring to bear a high level of experience and specialised knowledge that helps bring about an effective resolution and safeguards against mistakes being repeated.
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certain |
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Litigation carries a high level of uncertainty and risk over which parties have little control. Using ADR puts parties in control of the process with more certainty that a mutually satisfactory solution will be reached.
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successful |
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ADR has a very high success rate, even cases that do not settle immediately usually do so soon afterwards and valuable lessons are invariably learnt as a consequence of parties experiencing the process.
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