Dispute/Culture

The Anglo-Saxon countries are also at the forefront in further developing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and rethinking their tools and methods. While in Europe the use of alternative dispute resolution, which is neither arbitration nor classical mediation, is not common practice, in the United States and Canada there are already a number of organisations offering such 'new' procedures.

The ADR (alternative dispute resolution) "movement" started in the 1970s in the United States with the aim of offering more effective alternatives to litigation. The first ADR method adopted was based on an arbitral tribunal decision, which initiated several new practices and procedures anticipating the reform of the judicial system, including the challenge to a judge's (or arbitrator's) decision.

Cost-effective: Mediation is often significantly cheaper than litigation. In a lawsuit, legal fees and court costs can quickly add up, whereas mediation typically involves only the mediator's fees and any preparation costs. By avoiding lengthy and expensive court battles, businesses can save money and allocate their resources more effectively.