The Chartered Institute of Building and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Western Counties Branch joint event:
A double Alternative Dispute Resolution presentation on:
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Business Arbitration Scheme – an alternative to adjudication?
An explanation of the features of this low cost, speedy and binding third party determination of disputes between £5,000 and £100,000, by an accredited Arbitrator, and provides a binding decision on the parties. This is compared and contrasted against the pros and cons of other forms of dispute resolution.
Speaker: Tom Cadman ACIArb, Director of Governance and Legal Services, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
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Mediation – Why mediate? The carrot or the stick?
The increase in the use of mediation in construction dispute resolution and other commercial disputes.
Its benefits and difficulties.
The pre-action protocol requirements under the Civil Procedure Rules, encouragement from the Courts to use mediation and the use of cost sanctions if you do not.
Speaker: Robert Evans FCIArb, Barrister at Keating Chambers
Programme:
Registration and refreshments 4:00pm
Presentations 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cost(s): Attendance to this event is free of charge for CIArb members and CIOB members, but pre-registration is required. Non-members will be charged £10.
Booking: To book your place please register on the website
For further information please contact Natalie Breakspear, Member Services and Events Coordinator - Bristol, Exeter & Truro Hub at Nbreakspear@ciob.org.uk +44 (0) 1344 630834