Alternative methods of dispute resolution

Need to know

What you need to know

• ADR refers to methods of resolving disputes outside of the traditional court system.
• The CPR encourages ADR to help achieve the overriding objective of justice at a proportionate cost.
• Key drivers for ADR include the high cost, delay, and adversarial nature of litigation.
• The four main types are negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration.

Explanation

Alternative methods of dispute resolution

1. ADR refers to methods of resolving disputes outside of the traditional court system.
2. The CPR encourages ADR to help achieve the overriding objective of justice at a proportionate cost.
3. Key drivers for ADR include the high cost, delay, and adversarial nature of litigation.
4. The four main types are negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration.