Arbitration
Arbitration is a dispute resolution process which is embarked upon by agreement between the parties. The dispute or differences between the parties are referred to one or more persons who are appointed by the parties to make an independent and impartial decision.
The objective of the arbitration process is to resolve differences or disputes quickly and economically without the need to issue proceedings through the Court.
There are several differences between arbitration and litigation.
• The parties to an arbitration choose their own decision maker or arbitrator
• The chosen arbitrator will more often than not be familiar with technical aspects relevant to the dispute or has specialised knowledge which relates to the subject matter of the dispute
• The dispute will often be disposed of more quickly by arbitration than through court processes as it can be heard sooner than it takes to get a case to court
• Arbitration is private whereas court proceedings generally are not
• Arbitration need not be as formal as a court hearing although arbitration hearings are typically governed by rules determined by the parties and/or the arbitrator.
David has considerable experience as an arbitrator. He has a reputation for fairness, conducts his hearings in a manner that recognises the principles of natural justice and makes decisions that are clear and logical, based on the evidence he has been presented to him by the parties.
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