Types of Dispute

There are several means of dispute resolution, but litigation, arbitration, expert determination and mediation are most commonly employed for commercial disputes.  ADR is often used as an abbreviation to describe alternatives to litigation.

 Litigation

This is the term used to describe action before a national Court.  A Court room is usually available where the litigation takes place.  In certain jurisdictions the Court will direct another means of resolution (eg mediation) of part or all of the dispute.

 Arbitration

 Parties to a commercial transaction frequently provide for arbitration as opposed to litigation as a means of resolving their disputes.  Sometimes the contract will provide that arbitration should take place only if other means (e.g. mediation) fail to resolve the dispute.  In either event, a venue and other services will be required which IDM provides.

Mediation  

Increasingly, parties and Courts are turning to mediation as a means of resolving disputes.  It's success depends upon the parties achieving an agreement with the assistance of a mediator.  As with arbitration and expert determination a venue for meetings and other facilities may be needed to support the process.  IDM is willing to help.

 Expert Determination

Issues of a technical nature, including those relating to valuation, may by agreement of the parties be determined by this process.  The expert may meet the parties before making his determination, in which case IDM can provide support services.