Alternative Dispute Resolution
Resolving claims before they reach a court of law is a cost-effective and efficient way to resolve disputes. That is why our Dispute Resolution & Litigation team is well versed in all forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Our Alternative Dispute Resolution Expertise
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is at the heart of our Dispute Resolution & Litigation practice, not an optional add-on. We are experienced in all forms of ADR, which provides greater flexibility, reduced costs and a more timely and amicable resolution four our clients.
We are committed to the principles that underlie the Civil Procedure Act and Model Litigant obligations and, as such, our government and corporate clients can be confident that we will deal with claims promptly, while keeping costs at a minimum.
Maddocks can advise on when mediation is required or should be considered as the first step in dispute resolution. Our lawyers ensure that our client retains control of the mediation process and its outcome, advising if and when to move to more formal resolution practices.
Commercial arbitration may be required under a contract or may be preferred when a private and binding decision is required, without the delays and formality associated with the court system.
Our lawyers are regularly engaged by parties in arbitration from inception to completion and are highly experienced in both domestic and international arbitration matters.
Read the team’s latest insights or find the lawyer to help you with your ADR requirements below.
Other services used by our Alternative Dispute Resolution clients
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Banking & Finance
We provide strategic advice and offer practical structuring solutions across all types of financial transactions for our clients.
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Franchising
We advise on the application of the Franchising Code and have specialist expertise in its content and application.
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Intellectual Property
We advise clients in all forms of intellectual property protection, from idea generation and commercialisation, to protecting their interests.
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Privacy, Data & Information Law
We offer top line strategic advice and policy drafting support to help improve business privacy practices.
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Employment, Remuneration & Benefits
Our employment law service spans recruitment, remuneration policies and benefits for your workforce.
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Industrial Relations
We offer advice and negotiation strategies for organisations experiencing industrial relations issues.
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Workplace Health & Safety
We assist clients navigate a range of safety laws and regulations.
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Valuations & Compensation
We provide specialist expertise in land valuation and compensation for local and state governments, as well as private landowners.
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Compliance & Enforcement
We regularly act for government clients who require others to comply with a full range of enforcement-related matters.
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Licensing & Disciplinary Inquiries
We support government clients in facilitating action against licensing and disciplinary offences.
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Planning & Environment
Our Planning & Environment team advises on the complete range of planning issues, from environmental impact to development scheme approvals.
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Litigation
Our lawyers understand that taking action through litigation is sometimes required to successfully achieve business goals.
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Royal Commissions, Inquiries & Inquests
Our Royal Commissions and inquiries team is one of Australia’s leaders in the field, resulting in strategic advice that benefits our clients.
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Anti-Discrimination
Our work spans investigations into and policies preventing discrimination in the workplace.
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Major Projects & PPPs
We can assist by understanding the intersection of your business needs, the commercial influences and regulatory environment for your project.
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Information Technology
We advise Australian clients on contracting, regulation and resilience of information technology solutions and services.
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