Arbitration - an alternative to Court

The most common method of dispute resolution provided by the Branch is Arbitration. However, there is a growing use of mediation and other forms of ADR.

The process of arbitration has many advantages over litigation or other forms of adjudication and dispute resolution in appropriate cases. 

•  Flexibility:
  The arbitrator is typically chosen by the parties or nominated by a trusted third party.
• Specialist Knowledge:
  The arbitrator will usually have a specialist knowledge of the field of activity.
• Efficiency:
  The parties can decide on the location, language and to a great extent, the timing of the hearing to facilitate the parties and their witnesses.
• Informality:
  The process is less formal than court.
• Certainty:
  The arbitral award is binding and enforceable.
• Finality:
  The arbitral award is final and cannot be appealed.
• Speed:
  Expedition results in cost savings.
• Privacy:
  Arbitral awards are private and do not become binding precedents.