Other types of alternative dispute resolution

In addition to commonly known and utilised means of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, arbitration and adjudication, there are many other processes by which to resolve business disputes. All are intended to save time and money, and ideally to preserve business relationships.

Some of the more common alternatives to the standard alternative dispute resolution processes are:

• • mini trial;
• • expert appraisal/neutral evaluation;
• • expert determination;
• • assisted negotiation;
• • ombudsmen;
• • complaints handling; and
• • legislative alternative dispute resolution.

See Other types of alternative dispute resolution.