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Commercial Mediation
Mediation is a confidential process where an independent and neutral third party assists the disputants to negotiate and reach a decision about their dispute. Unlike an arbitration or expert appraisal, the mediator cannot impose a decision upon the parties. However, through their facilitation and technical skills the mediator is able to assist the parties explore the issues in depth and reach the best possible joint decisions that the circumstances allow.
Mediation is a quicker and much more cost-effective route to settling disputes than the more formal processes of arbitration and litigation. Mediation should therefore be considered as early as possible after a dispute has arisen.
Our mediation services are provided by our team of accredited mediators and dispute resolution specialists all of whom are members of the Australian Commercial Dispute Centre. The team has extensive experience mediating on numerous business and commercial disputes and has advised many businesses on their rights and obligations with respect to business and commercial matters.
Cross-Cultural Dispute Resolution
A central part of our practice is the provision of cross-cultural dispute resolution services.
As globalisation continues to grow, cross-cultural relationships have become the essence of international trade. Nonetheless, in many instances, cross-cultural relationships are often characterised by miscommunication and misunderstandings. Cross-cultural dispute resolution, focusing on the effects of cultural differences and interaction between parties of different cultures, is increasingly required when international disputes occur.
Our cross-cultural dispute resolution services focus the provision of the following:
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advising on the impact of culture on decision-makers
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adopting and including cultural requirements during negotiations between international parties
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provision of inter-cultural communications strategies
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conducting cross-cultural negotiations, including inter-government negotiations
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conducting cross-cultural mediation
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conducting cross-cultural litigation
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