Dec 5, 2021 | Arbitration, International Disputes, Litigation, NZIAC
An overview of why well-drafted model clauses matter Introduction Contracts, like disputes, come in all shapes and sizes. Most parties to a contract are keen to get the deal finalised and signed on the dotted line as quickly as possible. There isn’t always an...
Sep 3, 2021 | Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Case Law, International Disputes, Litigation, Mediation, NZIAC, Private dispute resolution
By Belinda Green. When the COVID-19 pandemic first arrived in New Zealand, there was widespread discussion amongst the legal community about the impact the pandemic and the Government “lockdowns” might have on contracts.[1] Two main avenues for obtaining contractual...
May 28, 2018 | Litigation, Private dispute resolution
Mediation, arbitration, arb-med, adjudication, expert determination, early neutral evaluation, the list goes on. These are the processes commonly referred to as ADR – alternative dispute resolution. Alternative to what? To the publicly funded State court system of...