Arbitration Now Seen As Faster Way To Resolve Disputes - AAMM

Despite the fact that clients may prefer arbitration over litigation for the flexibility, independence and specialism it offers, it has traditionally been considered the more expensive option, according to Paulo de Moura Marques, founding partner at Lisbon-based AAMM.

However, Moura Marques adds that with arbitration costs now more balanced, parties are viewing it as a faster way to resolve a dispute and avoid a prolonged judicial fight.

"One of the major trends I've seen in Portugal over the last two to three years is an increasing number of parties asking for alternative dispute resolution [ADR]," says Moura Marques. "The fact that arbitration in particular, is now considered just as viable an option as going to court, is a real game changer within the legal community."