<h2 class="p1"><span class="s1">Balance, Control, and Flexibility</span></h2>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Dispute resolution panels offer all the control and flexibility of mediation and arbitration, but with findings rendered by a panel of conflict management experts with varying degrees of subject matter expertise. Conflicting parties agree to the hearing&rsquo;s terms beforehand, including the panel&rsquo;s composition, procedures, confidentiality, and whether or not to be bound by the findings, which ensures that the process is non-adversarial and produces an informed, balanced decision.</span></p>
<h3 class="p3"><span class="s1">Ideally Suited to Corporate Disputes</span></h3>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Being able to choose a panel with industry-specific expertise is especially important in corporate disputes. In addition, dispute resolution panels are often preferred in disputes involving international transactions, as all parties may not be familiar with the rules and procedures of a foreign court system, which puts them at a disadvantage. </span></p>
<h3 class="p3"><span class="s1">Always an Option</span></h3>
<p class="p2"><span class="s1">Often, dispute resolution panels aren&rsquo;t necessarily the first method that parties utilize to resolve their dispute. If requested, mediation can be attempted first, and if that doesn&rsquo;t work, the mediator (with insight) can then transition to the panel. This then adds another level of subject matter expertise to a process that already leverages someone with relevant knowledge of the dispute&rsquo;s circumstances (subject matter expert).</span></p>
<h3 class="p3"><span class="s1">Among Alberta&rsquo;s First to offer DRP</span></h3>
<p class="p4"><span class="s1">The Negotiators is one of the first organizations in Alberta to offer dispute resolution panels as an option for our clients. Our mediators and arbitrators have sat on countless panels and bring that experience to every dispute.</span></p>
<p class="p4"><span class="s1">Areas where dispute resolution panels are especially useful include:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Antitrust</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Breach of Contract</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Commercial Disputes (including International)</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Employment</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Government</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Healthcare</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Insurance</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Intellectual Property</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">International/Bilateral Agreements</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Labor Disputes</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Malpractice</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Real Estate</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Securities</span></li>
<li class="li4"><span class="s2"></span><span class="s1">Trade</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="p4"><span class="s1">For more information on when dispute resolution panels are recommended, our other Alternative Dispute Resolution services, or to contact us, please see the links below:</span></p>