Most contracts state that in the event of a dispute, it must be referred to arbitration, usually by an advocate. This can be very expensive. A far better alternative is mediation. Here’s how it works – The two processes are very different. The easiest to grasp is arbitration as it is clearly defined by the Arbitration Act. Anyone can be an arbitrator as long as all parties to the dispute agree upon whom it should be. The arbitrator determines the procedure and his or her job is to hear evidence from all parties, consider the facts and the law and…
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