In a legal environment where efficiency and cost-effectiveness are paramount, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers clients smarter, faster, and more collaborative pathways to resolution.

This session will:

• Examine the range of ADR mechanisms available to parties, including mediation, arbitration, negotiation and early neutral evaluation.
• Analyse the key lessons from the Appiah case, focusing on how courts view parties’ engagement, or refusal to engage with ADR.
• Highlight the cost implications of not pursuing ADR, including potential adverse cost orders and reputational impact.
• Demonstrate how early use of ADR can help manage risk, preserve commercial and personal relationships, and deliver faster, more cost-effective outcomes.
• Provide practical guidance for practitioners advising clients on ADR strategy and compliance with court expectations.

Why it matters:

Failing to engage with ADR is no longer a neutral choice, it can carry significant financial and procedural consequences. Equip yourself and your clients with the knowledge to make informed, strategic decisions that protect interests and control costs.