Scottish DR: settlement and ADR

This subtopic provides guidance on the ways in which parties can seek to resolve Scottish civil disputes either without the need for court proceedings or prior to determination by the court of the issues in dispute.

For guidance on other key aspects of Scottish civil litigation, see the following overviews, which link through to more detailed guidance:

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   Scottish DR: key developments—overview

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   Scottish DR: courts and civil procedure—overview

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   Scottish DR: prescription and limitation—overview

4. •

   Scottish DR: starting a claim—overview

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   Scottish DR: case management and evidence—overview

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   Scottish DR: expenses and funding—overview

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   Scottish DR: civil appeals and judicial review—overview

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   Scottish DR: claims and remedies—overview

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   Scottish DR: enforcement—overview

Integral to a dispute resolution lawyer’s work is achieving the settlement of disputes. We have developed key content to guide you through the process of resolving civil disputes in Scotland.

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a means of resolving a civil dispute between parties other than resorting to court proceedings. Common forms of ADR in Scotland include negotiation, mediation, expert determination, arbitration, adjudication and early neutral evaluation.

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