Arbitration
Arbitration
Arbitration is an alternative to the Court process whereby the parties appoint an arbitrator to resolve their dispute and make a binding decision.
How Does Arbitration Work?
- You and your ex-partner agree to appoint an arbitrator who acts very much like a “private judge”
- It is recommended that you still retain a solicitor to offer advice throughout the arbitration process
- The Arbitrator undertakes hearings to review your dispute and then issues an Award
- This Award is legally binding and usually also converted to a Court Order
Justine Soper
Although Justine herself has stopped her work as an Arbitrator, she still recommends the process to clients as a dispute resolution option.
The main advantages of arbitration are that where an agreement cannot be agreed, say through mediation, arbitration is a much faster, more flexible and less expensive solution than going to court.
The timetable for documents and statements to be submitted and for any hearings can also all be arranged for mutually convenient dates in advance.
Please do get in touch with Justine to find out more about arbitration.