Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) covers a wide range of techniques and process designed to enable parties resolve their disputes with the help of a third party. This can include formal processes such as expert determination and less formal processes such as mediation.
Mediation
Mediation is a process for resolving disputes between two parties where a neutral mediator helps them to engage in constructive dialogue with the aim of achieving a jointly acceptable resolution of issues in conflict. Mediation has proven to be highly successful and is recognised as being significantly quicker and more cost-effective than litigation. It is also less formal than court and the process is normally confidential.
A mediator appointed under this service will normally be an impartial professional (chartered surveyor, lawyer, engineer) who is trained in mediation skills and procedure.
Full details of the Mediation under this service can be viewed here.
To apply for a mediator under this scheme please complete the DRS2MC application form.
Expert Determination
Expert determination is a procedure where parties to a dispute appoint an independent, neutral expert to determine issues in dispute. This confidential form of dispute resolution enables parties to agree a timetable with the expert who will be a person with specialist or technical knowledge relevant to the dispute.
Full details of the Expert Determination under this service can be viewed here.
To apply for a mediator under this scheme please complete the DRS2ED application form.