Alternative Dispute Resolution
Helping settle disputes out of court
Whatever the nature of your disagreement, staying out of court is often your best hope of an affordable and timely resolution. Whether you are an individual or a business, Atherton Bailey's arbitration experts can help you do just that.
Our arbitration experts are qualified in formal alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes. Specialising in insolvency-related conciliation and mediation, we help avoid or substantially reduce litigation costs in a variety of cases, including:
- Divorce rights;
- Division of business assets;
- Splitting trading partnerships;
- Contractual disputes over monies owed;
- Shareholder or director disputes.
Why avoid litigation?
Litigation is a binding way to settle a dispute, but it is inflexible and expensive. Many disputes are now settled outside of court using alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It is not only significantly cheaper,
but offers:
- Faster results;
- Greater confidentiality;
- More tailored resolutions;
- Increased likelihood of agreement;
- Less resentment - both parties can feel they have won something.
Even where a final settlement is impossible, ADR can result in the court hearing a narrower range of issues. This can significantly reduce the costs of litigation.
How we can help
To help you understand your options, we offer a free initial consultation. During this we will advise you of your options and our fees. If you decide to proceed, we will:
- Review the parties' positions;
- Identify common ground;
- Pinpoint substantive dispute on the facts;
- Conduct shuttle diplomacy to tease all parties towards a settlement.
Call us now
Left to fester, disputes can cause real damage. Call your local Atherton Bailey office for a free initial consultation and find out how our qualified arbitration professionals can help.
See also our litigation and expert witness services for the legal profession.