Arbitration
As Arbitrators we act in a judicial capacity according to the 1996 Arbitration Act. We provide a final resolution of the dispute in an Arbitration Award that is legally binding. If, during the Arbitration process, the parties agree terms of settlement then we document these in a legally-enforceable consent award.
Our Chartered Arbitrators are Fellows and Panel Members of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. We offer a strong combination of technical and legal expertise that enables parties to resolve complex technology-related disputes cost effectively.
We assist the parties' lawyers with making use of the flexibility offered by the 1996 Arbitration Act to identify a procedure that is suitable for a particular dispute. We have worked using Arbitration rules and encourage the use of 100-day rules where these offer an appropriate, cost-effective way forward.
In a recent Arbitration we were asked by the barristers to conduct the hearing using barrister-led cross-examination to hear the general issues followed by Arbitrator-led inquisitorial questioning to illuminate the key technical issues. This proved to be a very effective approach.
Read about our Expert Determination and Mediation services.
To learn more about what we can do for you in this area please call Chris Rees, Executive Director and Head of our Law Firms Practice, on 020 7600 9199 (UK head office) or Roger Woods, Head of our Scotland and Northern England Practice, on 0131 477 7741 (Edinburgh Office).