Disputes are a part of doing business; at Dentons, resolving them is our business. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is one of Dentons’ core practices. Litigation may be a necessary component of a dispute resolution strategy, but it is only one of the problem-solving tools we apply to resolve disputes.

As the use of ADR has grown, so too has the sophistication of the processes we employ. Effective, successful use of ADR mechanisms requires counsel with specialized training and experience. Dentons has long been at the forefront of ADR development, investing significantly in training our lawyers. Experienced in the full range of arbitration, negotiation, mediation and settlement techniques, including settlement counsel, we are a globally recognized ADR leader.

Arbitration

We provide claimants and respondents alike with top-notch legal and pragmatic advice. Whether your dispute is international or domestic, count on us to give you the best possible strategic and pragmatic advice.

Here, you’ll find a team with the unique experience, skills and insight to provide the best legal advice. Our advisors understand your business and objectives, and possess a keen knowledge of the rules (written and unwritten) that govern arbitration proceedings. We know the arbitrators who decide the cases. Your business goals drive our lawyers. With particular depth of knowledge in the oil and gas, natural resources (including mining and forestry), hotel management, financial services, infrastructure and government sectors, we will partner with you to help ensure your success.

Gain confidence from knowing you have an experienced partner by your side. Whether local or international arbitration, our team works closely with you on arbitrations under civil law, common law, international treaties and public international law. We are thoroughly familiar with all post-arbitration procedures, including judicial review and global enforcement matters.

We guide you through all stages of arbitration, from drafting the dispute resolution mechanism best suited to your circumstances through the arbitration hearing and post-arbitration enforcement to recognition of the award.

Mediation

Mediation offers the added benefits of allowing the parties to preserve vital business relationships and maintain confidentiality over sensitive information. We know that mediation is no longer just an alternative to litigation. Indeed, some jurisdictions now require lawyers to consider and, if appropriate, recommend mediation in order to protect clients’ interests. Government regulatory agencies and tribunals have increasingly adopted mediation as part of their legal and administrative processes. In addition, many global industry and commercial groups, from insurance to financial services to oil and gas to infrastructure, are using mediation to resolve impasses.