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To most of us, the word litigation means the process of bringing or contesting a legal action through the courts. In Latin however, litigation means simply “dispute.” In today’s legal climate, arbitration and mediation are becoming increasingly popular as methods to resolve disputes. It often results in a quicker and less costly resolution, with the benefit of remaining private to avoid disclosure of sensitive information on the public record. At Billington Barristers, we provide dispute resolution services, with a goal to reach a successful resolution as efficiently and quickly as possible so you can get back to focusing on your life and your business. We have great proven, substantial experience in mediation and arbitration, and we often use this experience to reach settlement outside of the courtroom.
Arbitration is when a dispute is heard and decided upon by an impartial referee jointly selected by the parties concerned, or if they cannot agree, appointed by the court.
Mediation is when a neutral third party acts as a mediator in bringing the disputants to an agreement, settlement, or compromise.
Although not every case is suitable for arbitration or mediation, many matters can benefit from the streamlined procedures and rules of evidence that are utilized in the alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Ultimately, these rules may be quicker and less costly than litigation, as well as provide both parties with the advantage of being conducted privately to avoid disclosure of sensitive information on the public record. Arbitrations are increasingly required in commercial contracts, bypassing the normal litigation process, and courts are moving towards mediation as a compulsory component in most litigation cases.
The lawyers at Billington Barristers can represent you in these alternative forums, or we can act as an independent arbitrator or mediator. We have extensive experience with mediation and arbitration, which includes action in international commercial arbitrations, in Judicial Dispute Resolution conferences, and in private local arbitrations and mediations.
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Our lawyers provide representation in a wide range of disputes and complex court cases, acting for clients locally and across Canada. Billington Barristers represents individual and corporate clients whether they are a plaintiff or a defendant in a dispute. Our lawyers often act on referrals from other law firms where there is a conflict of interest, a complex litigation matter, or as a court-appointed Independent Supervising Solicitor in specializing injunction matters.