Dispute Resolution
Disputes can arise in business, employment, tenancy, and personal matters, requiring prompt resolution. We provide strategic legal advice and services including litigation, mediation and arbitration, to achieve efficient and favourable outcomes.
Dispute resolution is the process of resolving legal disputes between parties through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or court proceedings. The objective is to protect your rights and achieve a practical and cost-effective resolution of the dispute.
Types of Disputes
Disputes can arise in various situations including:
- Business and partnership disputes
- Employment disputes
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Defamation
- Neighbour disputes, including nuisance and trespass
- Contract and sale of goods disputes
- Fraud and other civil claims
How We Can Help
1. Negotiation
Negotiation is often the first step in resolving a dispute. Parties may negotiate directly with one another or choose to involve lawyers to assist with communications, settlement discussions, and the preparation of legally enforceable settlement agreements.
Successful negotiation can often avoid the time and expense associated with formal legal proceedings.
2. Mediation
If negotiations are unsuccessful, parties may engage an independent and neutral third party, known as a Mediator, to assist the parties reach a mutually acceptable settlement. The mediator does not decide the dispute or impose a decision.
Key features of mediation:
- The Mediator facilitates discussions between the parties.
- The Mediator does not decide who is right or wrong.
- The Mediator does not impose a binding decision.
- Any settlement reached is voluntary and mutually agreed upon by the parties.
- Mediation is commonly used in commercial, employment, family, property, and construction disputes.
It can be a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to court proceedings.
Our lawyers can assist to:
- Assess your legal position and settlement options.
- Prepare your case and supporting documents.
- Represent you at mediation
- Negotiate and evaluate settlement proposals
- Draft or review settlement agreements
3A. Arbitration
Where the parties have agreed to arbitration, typically through a contractual arbitration clause:
- An independent and neutral arbitrator hears and determines the dispute.
- The arbitrator’s decision, known as an arbitral award, is generally final and binding, subject to limited grounds for challenge under applicable law.
- Arbitration is generally more formal than mediation but can offer greater privacy and procedural flexibility than court proceedings.
- Parties may choose institutional arbitration, such as arbitration administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), under its established rules and procedures.
Our lawyers can assist with:
- Arbitration strategy and procedure
- Preparation and presentation of evidence
- Representation in arbitration proceedings
- Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards
- Challenges to awards where permitted by law
3B. Litigation (Court Proceedings)
Where negotiation, mediation or arbitration is unsuccessful, unavailable or unsuitable, parties may need to resolve the dispute through court proceedings.
Civil litigation is the legal process used to resolve non-criminal disputes between individuals, businesses, organisations, or government entities through the courts. Depending on the circumstances, the remedies sought may include:
- Monetary compensation
- Enforcement of contractual obligations
- Recovery or return of property
- Injunctions (Court Order requiring a person or party to do, or refrain from doing, a specific act)
Key features of litigation:
- Proceedings are commenced in the appropriate court.
- The parties present their claims, defences and evidence to the court.
- The court determines the dispute and may grant appropriate legal remedies.
- Court decisions are generally binding and enforceable, subject to any applicable rights of appeal.
Our lawyers can assist with:
- Advising on legal rights and remedies
- Reviewing contracts, agreements, and other relevant documents
- Letters of demand and legal correspondence
- Settlement negotiations
- Representation in civil claims and court proceedings
- Preparing court documents and evidence
- Assessing the merits and risks of your claim or defence
- Appeals and enforcement, where appropriate
Speak to Our Dispute Resolution Lawyers
Every dispute is different. We can assess your circumstances and advise on the most appropriate way forward, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation.
Contact us to discuss your dispute and the legal options available to you.
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Alternatively, you may reach us at 6553 4800.
