Methods of Dispute Resolution Series – Arbitration

The complexity of commercial relationships and transactions in today's market has led to an increase in the number of disputes parties become involved in. The onset of the global financial crisis (whilst perhaps somewhat in retreat now) has also contributed to the rising numbers of cases being filed with courts and arbitration centres across the globe.

Often, when acrimonious circumstances arise between parties, it is to the Courts and litigation the parties first turn. Of course, it is quite often the case that the most appropriate or practical dispute resolution forum is the national Courts. For example, the type of relief sought by a party may only be capable of granting by a Court.