A bespoke approach to dispute resolution: Mixed mode
“Alternative dispute resolution” is understood to refer to any dispute resolution mechanism other than litigation in court. Despite the array of processes and approaches, many simply default to mediation and arbitration and in that order. As the field of dispute resolution matures, disputants and their counsel have grown increasingly comfortable with a broader spectrum of mechanisms and approaches including borrowing dispute system design techniques to personalise the dispute resolution process. This year’s Mediation breakfast will explore opportunities for counsel to provide their clients with a more personalised-bespoke approach to resolving disputes.