The Firm encourages dispute avoidance in commercial disputes arising in the life cycle of our clients’ various transactions. Where litigation can be avoided, we support clients in understanding the various alternative dispute resolution mechanisms available to them including mediation and arbitration.
The Firm provides continuous support when disputes appear to be a likely eventuality and guide them in navigating through pre-contentious negotiations with a view to arriving at Settlement and Release Agreements before initiating litigation or ADR proceedings. These have included not just commercial disputes between our clients and third parties but also labour disputes between clients and their employees.
Recent assignments have included successfully representing clients in arbitral proceedings relating to real estate and energy projects, representing clients in the Tax Tribunal and successfully negotiating settlements through the ADR process and negotiating out of court settlements in alleged breach of contract or wrongful termination proceedings.