Alternative Dispute Resolution for Commercial and Contract Disputes
From contract to enforcement, we drive results through strategic ADR advocacy.
If you’re looking to resolve a business conflict without heading to court, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a good alternative. As a forum for reaching legally binding agreements, it’s an effective business dispute resolution mechanism. ADR is an alternative to litigation that can get results without the time, expense, and reputation risk of a public court proceeding.
Global Legal is a leading law firm that specializes in electronic payments and high-stakes commercial litigation. Our ADR legal services include pursuing or defending arbitration or mediation cases. Global Legal’s legal representation from contract formation to post-judgment enforcement is driven by strong payments industry expertise.
What Is ADR?
Arbitration and mediation, two types of ADR, are both private forums to resolve disputes. Both involve an independent third party, an arbitrator or mediator, who helps parties reach an agreement. While a mediator typically helps to reach consensus, an arbitrator has the authority to impose a settlement.
Many commercial agreements require ADR for contract dispute resolution before proceeding to litigation. In business disputes where ADR isn’t required, it remains an option. There are many benefits to using ADR to solve business disputes, such as:
- Privacy: Unlike legal proceedings, ADR is a private process. The final settlement remains confidential.
- Speed: ADR can begin quickly as there’s no need to wait for a court date. Parties can often resolve the dispute in a few sessions without lengthy procedural delays.
- Cost-Efficiency: ADR can cost significantly less than litigation because of its speed and emphasis on fair resolution.
- Control: Parties of an ADR process largely set the terms for proceedings. That gives them more control over the process and the final result.
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Our ADR Services
Global Legal’s experienced team represents clients in the highly specialized area of payments industry disputes and in a wide range of other commercial and business proceedings, including:
- MATCH Arbitration: Using our specialized knowledge of MATCH list disputes to represent clients who seek MATCH list removal.
- Contract Dispute Resolution: Representing clients who seek a remedy under a contract or who are defending against a breach allegation.
- Partner Dispute Mediation: Advocating for clients on either side of business partner disputes during mediation sessions.
- Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses: Standing for clients who want to enforce a contractual clause that mandates arbitration to resolve disputes.
How ADR Fits in Our Litigation Strategy
ADR can position our clients for favorable outcomes. It’s usually the first step we recommend in a contract or payment dispute while making full preparations to proceed to litigation if necessary. ADR can be the strategy that helps you uphold and assert your legal rights while also minimizing the risk to your business of a prolonged dispute.
ADR is a chance to see the other side’s argument and potential litigation strategy, while also offering an opportunity to settle the matter in a fair, equitable, and private forum.
Explore Our Arbitration & Mediation Services
Global Legal’s founding partners are recognized leaders in payment industry litigation, including MATCH list disputes. Our commercial disputes attorneys can help you understand your legal rights and strategic next steps.
Considering ADR instead of litigation? Let’s assess your options.