More Parties Turn to Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Alternative dispute resolution [ADR] is becoming more of a preferable method when it comes to resolving business disputes. John Lee, a solicitor of Simmons…

Alternative dispute resolution [ADR] is becoming more of a preferable method when it comes to resolving business disputes. John Lee, a solicitor of Simmons & Simmons, discussed the strengths and weaknesses of both ADR and arbitration at the Asia-Pacific IP Forum.

"ADR is increasingly becoming an appropriate dispute resolution method especially in terms of mediation," Lee said. To define ADR, Lee used a recognized definition by Brown & Marriott on ADR Practices: "[ADR] involves a range of procedures that serve us as alternative to arbitration for resolution of disputes."

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