ADR clause/notice Definition

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What does ADR clause/notice mean?

a clause in a contract which provides for adr as a method of resolving disputes, see Drafting a resolution'>dispute resolution clause. The clause will usually require an ADR notice to be served on the other party. Even if there is no contract or clause it may be possible to serve an ADR notice on another party.

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Which form of ADR?

Which form of ADR? This Practice Note may be read in conjunction with Practice Note: What is ADR? which provides, in tabular format, the key differences between litigation and the main types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). For general guidance on ADR, see Practice Note: What is ADR? (Note, although the Commercial Court Guide and the Circuit Commercial Court Guide use the term negotiated dispute resolution (NDR), for ease of reference, the term ADR is used in this Practice Note.) Mediation is the best known and most established ADR process but it may not be the most effective for every dispute. It is worth remembering that parties have absolute control over which form of ADR they use (subject to any court order or any contractual requirement where the dispute arises out of a contract). They can agree to try whichever process they think will work best for their dispute. From 1 October 2024, CPR 1.1(2)(f) enables the court to deal with cases justly and proportionately by promoting and using...

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