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Mediation & Other ADR

The cost, uncertainty and stress of a dispute mean that most are thankfully settled before they reach the courtroom through some kind of ADR process.  Every litigation specialist in our firm has been specifically trained in ADR and has expertise in advising clients on all aspects of it.

We act regularly for clients in preparing and presenting their claims in all ADR settings including mediation, negotiation, expert determination, conciliation, adjudication and Early Neutral Evaluation, across sectors as diverse as financial services, biotechnology, property and construction.  Our extensive experience (we estimate that across the team, we have conducted at least 200 mediations) means that you can be sure that you are in safe hands.

Our approach to ADR is rooted in detailed tactical preparation, a clear understanding and discussion with you of the pros and cons of each form of ADR and a clear-eyed understanding of your aims, objectives and cost risks.

Deployed properly, ADR can be a valuable means not just to settle on preferential terms but also to probe your opponent’s case to gain a tactical advantage to secure settlement in the future or to help prepare your case for trial.

Mediation & other ADR

How we can help

Strategy

We can advise you on when to engage in ADR, and which form of ADR best meet your tactical and commercial aims.

Presentation

We can present your case at whichever ADR forum is appropriate, including carrying out advocacy on your behalf where appropriate, with or without the assistance of counsel/experts.

Preparation

We will prepare you thoroughly for ADR, in whatever forum that might be.

Negotiation and drafting

We negotiate and draft compromise agreements and settlement agreements of all kinds so that, if you are able to settle, you can be sure that your rights are protected and enforceable in the future.

Tactics

We advise on all forms of commercial offer (including Part 36 offers under the CPR), when to make an offer, and at what level to leverage maximum tactical impact.

We can advise you on when to engage in ADR, and which form of ADR best meet your tactical and commercial aims.

We can present your case at whichever ADR forum is appropriate, including carrying out advocacy on your behalf where appropriate, with or without the assistance of counsel/experts.

We will prepare you thoroughly for ADR, in whatever forum that might be.

We negotiate and draft compromise agreements and settlement agreements of all kinds so that, if you are able to settle, you can be sure that your rights are protected and enforceable in the future.

We advise on all forms of commercial offer (including Part 36 offers under the CPR), when to make an offer, and at what level to leverage maximum tactical impact.

Testimonials
Testimonials

“Client focused, empathetic and incredibly smart.”

(The Legal 500 2022)

The Disputes team is praised for its “wealth of knowledge and expertise” as well as its “outstanding work ethic and client care,” and that it “…produces an exceptionally high quality of work, meticulous in detail, and delivers it in the most cost-effective way.”

(Chambers and Partners 2022)

“Their advice and guidance was nothing short of exceptional. Their ability to exert pressure and find hidden facts through detailed analysis of the evidence and the law provided a successful outcome…”

“…not only exceptional lawyers, with unparalleled attention to detail and grasp of the law but also have emotional intelligence levels that are critical in a high stress environment.”

(The Legal 500 2021)




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