The delivery of innovative, creative and cost-effective solutions through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has been a pivotal aspect of our pre-eminent dispute resolution brand for years. Our award-winning ADR practice encompasses our entire disputes division and extends to our international network of offices.
We have represented clients in proceedings that include domestic and international arbitrations, mediations, non-binding neutral evaluations, 'mini trials' and negotiated settlements. Many of our litigators have participated as advocates in numerous arbitrations, mediations and other ADR proceedings and our team both litigates and resolves matters through ADR.
Working alongside our market-leading arbitration team and our litigators, we have handled ADR proceedings involving a wide range of claims, including breach of contract, securities fraud, false advertising allegations, tort claims, intellectual property infringement, employment matters, breach of fiduciary duty, auditor and accountant liability, insurance coverage, ERISA, investment management and purchase price disputes.
Our extensive experience in ADR processes includes:
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Mediation: We are committed to leadership in mediation advocacy and understand the critical role of cultural and communication styles in international negotiation and ADR.
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Expert determination: We have a wealth of experience in advising on expert determination, in particular for energy, projects and completion account disputes.
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Adjudication: We have advised and acted in relation to many adjudications, including three of the largest adjudications ever conducted in the UK, international construction disputes involving bespoke variations on the UK adjudication procedure, and adjudications conducted under Australian Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment legislation.
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Bespoke solutions and other ADR processes: We have experience in designing and executing multi-stage, bespoke ADR solutions for the largest international commercial disputes, as well as conducting early neutral evaluations.
Beyond our formidable global offering, we are regarded as pre-eminent in the field of ADR in the United States, alongside our leading US arbitration practice. Our team includes members of the Commercial Mediation Panel of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the mediation panel of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. Furthermore, HSF Kramer was a founding firm of the New York International Arbitration Center.
