How can we resolve a dispute out of court?
Our team brings impartiality and expertise to every negotiation, whether through settlement meetings or third-party expert opinions. We are members of the Intellectual Property Lawyers Association and the International Trademark Association.
Mediation
Mediation can be a quick, confidential way to resolve conflicts. Mediation involves an independent third party (mediator) working with the parties involved to help them reach a solution that is acceptable to everyone. The mediator is completely impartial and is not allowed to provide legal advice, although they can give a wealth of information about the law and the court's approach in similar cases.
Our qualified mediators guide discussions toward resolutions that meet the needs of all parties involved.
Our mediation expertise covers areas such as:
- Construction
- Family
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation
The benefits to choosing mediation include:
- Cost savings and reduced management time in comparison to taking the matter to court.
- Certainty over dispute
- Business relationships can be preserved or enhanced
- Long-term relationships restored
- Settlements can be kept confidential
- Speedier resolutions with mediation lasting hours
- Low risk exposure – ‘nothing to lose’ mediation High chance of settlement.
For pricing and details, please get in touch below to discuss your specific needs.
Arbitration
Arbitration offers a private, flexible solution for dispute resolution that is legally binding and customised to the specifics of each case.
Arbitration is a very flexible method of resolving disputes as the parties involved have significant control over how it is carried out.
Benefits of arbitration:
- Faster and potentially less costly than litigation
- Choice of arbitrators with specialist knowledge
- Privacy and confidentiality, protecting your business interests
How does arbitration work?
Through scheduled meetings, formal notices, and written submissions, our team leads parties towards a binding resolution.
The decision from the arbitration panel is final and cannot be referred to court for appeal unless there has been an error made in terms of legal principle or facts.
Contact BPE’s Litigation team in Cheltenham for expert arbitration guidance and support.
Negotiation and settlements
Negotiation allows parties to resolve disputes through informal discussion, fostering flexible solutions tailored to each case. The process will continue until the matter is resolved however it is still a relatively quick method compared to a court process.
There is a chance that negotiation will not achieve a result or settlement if the parties are unable to agree. It has less legal protection and confidentiality is based on trust rather than law as in arbitration.
Advantages of negotiation and settlement:
- Flexibility and speed compared to court litigation
- Preserved business relationships and confidentiality
- Cost-effective with lower legal fees
The aim of all forms of ADR is to resolve the dispute in question and achieve a settlement which all parties are happy with. A settlement agreed as part of an ADR process is just as legally binding as a court judgment would have been.
For advice on how to settle your dispute and ensure that the matter is resolved quickly, smoothly and with the best outcome for all parties involved, contact a member of the BPE Litigation team below.
Meet the Alternative dispute resolution team
Riyaz Jariwalla
Philip Radford
John Carter
