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Alternative Dispute Resolution

William Fry is a leader in domestic and international alternative dispute resolution (ADR), both commercial and public.

We recognise that our clients often prefer to attempt to resolve their disputes on more favourable terms rather than litigate or are referred to ADR by the courts. We use a range of ADR methods to settle disputes for clients to generate savings and achieve their commercial objectives in the process.

ADR mechanisms also have the advantage of being confidential. We have in-depth understanding of all the processes and can identify the best and most experienced individuals to resolve the dispute.

We have extensive expertise in all types of ADR mechanisms and have qualified arbitrators and mediators within the group. Our lawyers have a reputation in the industry as tough but solution-focused negotiators and advisers.

We have links to the leading domestic and international ADR institutions, panels and centres for excellence including Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, (CIArb) Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), Irish Commercial Mediators Association (ICMA) Friarylaw/ADR Group, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Law Society of Ireland and One Resolve.

Experience

A sample of our recent experience includes:

Acting for a contractor on a rail dispute with international ad-hoc tiered dispute resolution provisions (including a dispute board)
Acting for a private carriage company on an international shipping arbitration claim under ad-hoc rules
Acting for a ICC arbitration in relation to a plant machinery dispute
Acting for a Local Authority in relation to a mediation arising from a dispute on the terms of a development agreement
Acting for a multi-national commercial client in relation to a final account/quantum construction dispute under the IEI Works Contract
Acting for a contractor in relation to a series of arbitrations with employer and sub-contractors respectively relating to a hotel, retail and leisure centre under the RIAI Building Agreement
Acting for a university in relation to an arbitration concerning a defects claim against the professional design team and the construction team on a scientific facility structure
Acting for a oil company supplier against a contractor in connection with defective oil and gas pipelines

Our experienced lawyers can act as Solicitor, Counsel or Arbitrator and a number are qualified in more than one jurisdiction.

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