Alternative Dispute Resolution Arenas: The Courts, Arbitration, Mediation Factors In Selection
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026
from 4:00 PM CET to 5:30 PM CET / 10:00 AM EST to 11:30 AM EST
Free of charge Webinar subject to compulsory registration
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When disputes arise, whether in business, family matters, or other areas, considering with clients and helping them understand the various methods available to resolve their dispute is essential. Direct negotiation , mediation , with the assistance of a neutral and impartial third-party, arbitration, and lawsuits are the four primary options.
Direct negotiations and mediation offer a collaborative and cost-effective solution, arbitration provides a binding decision with confidentiality, and litigation ensures a formal and enforceable resolution through the courts. Furthermore, the options of med-arb and of med-lawsuit may also be considered.
When the dispute is cross-border rather than merely domestic, counsel needs to consider with clients additional aspects related to jurisdiction of the courts and enforceability of the court judgement and of the arbitration decision.
Understanding the differences between the various options is crucial in choosing the right path for resolving the dispute. Each method has its advantages and is suited to distinct types of conflicts. Deciding whether to pursue negotiation , mediation, arbitration, or litigation depends on numerous factors, including time, resources, and the relationship between the parties.
The distinguished expert panellists will each provide and discuss the pros and cons of each of the options available from different perspectives. Furthermore, the webinar will offer the opportunity to present to the audience the UIA “Declaration on conflict prevention and resolution and the role of the legal profession” recently approved by the General Assembly during the Guadalajara Congress
Welcome Speech:
• Fernando HERNANDEZ GOMEZ, UIA President, Mexico
Coordinator:
• Luc DESHAIS, Vice-President of the UIA International Bar Leaders Senate, Canada
Speakers:
• Paul CONVERY, Lawyer, President UIA Litigation Commission, Ireland
• Thierry BERIAULT, Lawyer, Canada
• Silvestre TANDEAU DE MARSAC, Lawyer, UIA President Elect, France
• Ashu THAKUR, Lawyer, Editor-in-Chief UIA Juriste International, India
• Veit ÖHLBERGER, Lawyer, President UIA International Arbitration Commission, Austria
UIA “Declaration on dispute prevention and resolution (DPR) and the role of the legal profession”
Speakers:
• Catherine PEULVE, Lawyer, UIA Deputy Secretary General, France
• Antonio Mario PRIDA PEON DEL VALLE, Lawyer, Mexico