IT disputes

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This subtopic contains the following guidance on IT disputes. It covers:

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    pre-action conduct

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    conduct and process

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    alternative dispute resolution/settlement

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    remedies

For guidance on the key legal issues concerning IT disputes, see Practice Note: Key issues in IT disputes.

Pre-action conduct

For guidance on pre-action conduct, see the following Practice Notes:

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    Resolving a dispute—initial considerations

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    Types of dispute resolution clauses—litigation, mediation, multi-tier, hybrid and carve-out clauses

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