By Vicky Ioannides  (Business Development Director, DTI) and Leopold Lucas (Business Development Representative, DTI) Joint conferences, or expert conclaves, are increasingly being used to ensure the “just, quick and cheap resolution of disputes” in accordance with the Civil Procedures Act 2010. These reports are often integral to the success or failure of a trial. The basis of the process is to gather together all the experts in one place and allow them to discuss the matters for consideration prior to the [...]

by GONZALO VIAL Gonzalo Vial is a Senior Associate at Bulnes, Urrutia & Bustamante, Fulbright Scholar and a former ADC Researcher. Read full article HERE Gonzalo Vial

In a recent decision,1 the Supreme Court of New South Wales ordered that court proceedings between shareholders in a Taiwanese bubble tea company be stayed in favour of UNCITRAL Rules arbitration at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. The dispute arose between two shareholders of Infinite Plus, an Australian company that acts as franchisor for the publicly-listed Taiwanese bubble tea company, La Kaffa International Co Ltd (La Kaffa Taiwan), operating under the brand "ChaTime". One of the shareholders, Yang Yang [...]

Effective dispute resolution (DR) processes must fit the unique circumstances of a dispute and the particular needs and dynamics of parties. DR practitioners must be mindful of these complex variables when designing the process. This article outlines practical tips and tools for DR practitioners in designing effective DR processes, and considers the important role of party advisors in assisting their clients. It provides a useful table outlining various process elements that can be considered and adjusted by practitioners and advisors. [...]

Australian ADR Awards 2017 We are delighted to invite you to participate in the Australian ADR Awards 2017. The annual Awards recognise excellence in ADR and nominations for 2017 have opened. For details of all fifteen Award Categories and the online nomination forms click HERE. We encourage you to start preparing your nominations today!

The 8th Asia Pacific Mediation Forum (APMF) Conference, ‘The Future of Mediation in the Asia Pacific Region’, will be held in Da Nang, Vietnam, November 11-13, 2017 - https://apmf2017.mediation.vn The APMF Executive and Vietnam Conference Organising Committee invite potential conference presenters to submit a 300 word biography and a 500 word abstract of a proposed conference paper, workshop or poster by July 10th, 2017. All presenters will be required to register and pay for the conference. Early Bird registrations are [...]