Services
Expert ADR Services for Efficient Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Is used by parties to settle their costs dispute (including between solicitor and own client) without going to court with the assistance of an independent third party they have appointed.
Learn More »Early Neutral Evaluation
A neutral third party (usually on a joint instruction) provides a written or oral assessment of key issues in the costs dispute, such as hourly expense rates or counsel's fees.
Learn More »Fixed Fee Paper Assessment
The joint referral of bills up to £100,000 to a costs expert for an assessment on the materials deployed without hearing oral submissions, the outcome of which will be binding if prior agreement is given.
Learn More »Arbitration
Involves the referral of a costs issue or issues to an appointed arbitrator whose decision (known as an award) is binding, with submissions usually having first been made at a hearing.
Learn More »NHS Resolution
NHS Resolution has appointed CADR to mediate disputes arising from the recoverability of legal costs. Services can be conducted in person and online.
Learn More »Solicitor/Client Disputes
CADR can provide a qualified mediator with extensive costs experience who can bring the parties together and take the sting out of the dispute by reaching a solution.
Learn More »Expert Witness
CADR panel members are available to be appointed as expert witnesses in litigation involving costs, providing expert opinions and court evidence.
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