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SUMMARY:Navigating the battlefield with confidence: the use of mediation 
 tools to prevent\, manage and resolve public contracts and military proc
 urement disputes
DESCRIPTION:Public procurement and military contracting often become comp
 lex 'battlefields' where legal\, commercial and institutional interests 
 collide. This panel examines how mediation and ADR tools can help preven
 t and resolve disputes in public and defence procurement\, from tenderin
 g to contract performance. Focusing on the role of legal departments in 
 public bodies and armed forces\, speakers will discuss how mediation enh
 ances transparency\, efficiency and continuity in supplier relations. Re
 al-world cases will show how structured dialogue and facilitated negotia
 tion can transform potential conflicts into opportunities for collaborat
 ion\, innovation and sound governance in sensitive procurement environme
 nts.
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