ADR and dispute resolution clauses

The Practice Notes in this subtopic provide users with an understanding of what alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is, the different types or forms of ADR that are available and the key differences between them, as well as considering the current status of ADR and future plans for encouraging its use as an effective means of resolving civil disputes otherwise than in the court system. It also considers the different types of dispute resolution clause, including those providing for different forms of ADR (including tiered and hybrid clauses), which parties may agree to include in their agreements.

Although the Commercial Court Guide and the Circuit Commercial Court Guide refer instead to negotiated dispute resolution (NDR), for ease of reference the term ADR is generally used throughout the content in this subtopic.

Mediation is the most recognised form of ADR and is dealt with in: Mediation—overview.

For cross-border disputes, see also: Cross-border ADR—overview.

The importance of ADR as a key element of the English civil justice system cannot be overlooked:

  1. as confirmed in the Keynote Speech delivered by Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey

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