Multi-tiered dispute resolution: the use of conciliation

In the UK, disputes in the construction industry are rarely resolved through conciliation, with parties preferring recourse to adjudication, mediation, litigation or arbitration. However, a recent Australian case highlights that in other jurisdictions, the idea of conciliation is more prevalent. What is Conciliation? Conciliation is a form of dispute resolution similar to mediation in which a neutral third party - a "conciliator" - is engaged by parties to help them reach a settlement to their...
By: White & Case LLP

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