To facilitate a quick and cost-effective resolution of disputes

To ensure that the parties involved receive a fair outcome

To promote adversarial proceedings between the parties

To provide a platform for the parties to engage in lengthy litigation

Mediation

Arbitration

Litigation

Conciliation

Act as a judge and decide the outcome of the dispute

Represent one of the parties involved in the dispute

Facilitate communication and negotiation between the parties

Enforce the terms of the settlement agreement

Arbitration is binding on the parties, while mediation is not

Arbitration involves a neutral third party making a decision, while mediation does not

Arbitration is typically more formal than mediation

All of the above

Reduced costs compared to litigation

Increased confidentiality of the proceedings

Greater flexibility in scheduling and procedures

Potential for a more adversarial and confrontational process

When the parties have a long-standing business relationship and want to preserve it

When the dispute involves complex technical or industry-specific issues

When the parties are geographically dispersed and travel for litigation would be costly

All of the above

ADR can help parties avoid the uncertainties and delays associated with litigation

ADR is always less expensive than litigation

ADR can be used to resolve a wide range of commercial disputes, including contract disputes, intellectual property disputes, and shareholder disputes

ADR is a mandatory requirement for all commercial disputes

Binding on the parties and generally not subject to appeal

Binding on the parties but subject to appeal on limited grounds

Not binding on the parties and can be challenged in court

None of the above

International Arbitration

International Mediation

Litigation in domestic courts

Conciliation

To enforce ADR agreements and arbitral awards

To appoint arbitrators and mediators

To review the merits of ADR decisions

All of the above

The nature and complexity of the dispute

The cost and duration of the ADR process

The parties' relationship and their willingness to cooperate

The availability of legal representation

To facilitate a negotiated settlement between the parties

To determine the legal rights and obligations of the parties

To impose a binding decision on the parties

To gather evidence for a subsequent trial

ADR is always confidential

ADR is always binding on the parties

ADR is always less formal than litigation

ADR is always faster than litigation

To provide a neutral forum for ADR proceedings

To appoint arbitrators and mediators

To develop and enforce ADR rules and procedures

All of the above

Reduced costs compared to litigation

Increased confidentiality of the proceedings

Greater flexibility in scheduling and procedures

Potential for a lengthier and more complex dispute resolution process