Yes. International mediation and arbitration are widely used.
When a dispute involves more than one country, the legal and practical issues can quickly become complex. Questions about jurisdiction, choice of law, enforcement, and cultural or linguistic differences can all add delay and uncertainty.
Even a straightforward disagreement can quickly escalate when it crosses borders.
Running proceedings in several countries at once is costly, slow, and often unnecessary. Many businesses and individuals now turn to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to resolve disputes with an international element more efficiently.
ADR methods such as mediation and arbitration provide a fast, private, cost effective and flexible way to resolve disputes.
These processes are often faster, more adaptable to international contexts, and, for example in the case of arbitration, easier to enforce abroad under international conventions such as the New York Convention.
Trinity ADR also offers Drafting & Settlement Agreements to ensure that once a cross-border resolution is reached, it is clearly documented and capable of enforcement in relevant jurisdictions.
At Trinity ADR, our accredited mediators and arbitrators can deal with international and multi-jurisdictional disputes, acting in cases involving cross-border contracts, trade, and professional negligence, as well as international family matters such as relocation, finance, trusts or inheritance.
Sometimes urgent steps are needed, for example, freezing assets before they are transferred abroad or securing interim orders in another jurisdiction. In other cases, the focus may be on managing large, ongoing disputes involving multiple Courts or governing laws.
International Disputes — FAQs
Can ADR handle cross-border disputes?
What about enforcement overseas?
Arbitration awards are generally easier to enforce abroad than Court judgments.
Is ADR quicker than going through multiple Courts?
Almost always, it is confidential and generally a less expensive way to resolve disputes than Court litigation.
Get in touch with the Trinity ADR team for a confidential, no-obligation discussion about your case, and we’ll explore the most suitable options.
What if the dispute involves both commercial and family issues?
Our team has experience handling cases where business and personal matters overlap, such as international family businesses, relocation disputes, and trust or inheritance issues. We can tailor the ADR process to address all aspects efficiently and sensitively.
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