{"id":175304,"date":"2022-08-26T05:51:45","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T04:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=175304"},"modified":"2026-04-09T00:34:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:34:32","slug":"strategy-suitable-dispute-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/strategy-suitable-dispute-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Decide Which Strategy is Best for My Business in a Dispute?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Choosing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/my-business-is-in-a-dispute\/\">dispute resolution strategy<\/a> determines how quickly, cost-effectively and commercially your dispute is resolved. Whether you negotiate, mediate or litigate should depend on your objectives, the relationship between the parties and the complexity of the issue, as each approach carries different risks, costs and outcomes. This article explains the different dispute resolution strategies available and when each approach may be most suitable for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Dispute Resolution?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dispute resolution is where you resolve a problem with another company. The traditional route for conflict resolution is litigation. This is where you take your case to court, and a judge reaches a conclusion. This process, however, can have many problems and issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>For example, litigation takes a long time and costs a lot of money. It is also an approach which makes it difficult to have a future relationship with the other involved parties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, there is also an &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/alternative-dispute-resolution-in-england-wales\/\">alternative dispute resolution<\/a>&#8216; approach. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>negotiation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/3-things-to-know-about-mediation\/\">mediation<\/a>; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/arbitration-5-key-points\/\">arbitration<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, these options may take less time and help the solution of the conflict meet both parties\u2019 needs. However, this might not always be the best way for your business to approach the conflict.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining a Relationship with the Other Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may prefer a conflict management approach that helps your business maintain a strong relationship with the other party. In this case, it is a good idea to attempt alternative dispute resolution before litigating.&nbsp;Taking a soft approach that is considerate of the other party&#8217;s feelings is a good starting point. 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This can either be through written communication or you may wish to organise a face-to-face conversation. You will want to ensure you are sensitive to the other party&#8217;s emotions. For example, you can do this by using positive body language.&nbsp;This can be a good way of taking an initial soft approach to the situation. It can also help you diagnose the issues within your business relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it is clear that simple negotiation is not going to help you reach common ground or that emotions are high between the two parties, you may wish to opt for mediation instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Mediation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mediation is similar to negotiation but involves a mediator who helps you reach common ground. A mediator is an individual with experience in resolving problems between individuals or businesses. They will talk to both parties to see their views and feelings, then help reach the needs of both parties through a mutually beneficial solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This, like negotiation, can be a good option if you are conscious of keeping strong relationships. For example, if your dispute is with a longstanding business partner, mediation can help you solve the problem and keep the route open for future business relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Arbitration?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If negotiation and mediation fail, you may wish to proceed to arbitrate. Arbitration is like litigation. It involves you presenting your case before an independent third person.&nbsp;However, in arbitration, you present to a professional arbitrator rather than a judge. It is also generally a quicker process where you can avoid the courts&#8217; backlog and expensive fees. Importantly, the results of arbitration are kept private and confidential. The rules on presenting evidence are also usually less strict than in litigation. This option can be good for your business if you want to reach a binding and conclusive solution. It can, however, jeopardise future business relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Key Statistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>87%:<\/strong> UK commercial mediations achieve an 87% settlement rate, providing businesses with faster, cheaper alternatives to litigation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>21%:<\/strong> Opt-out mediation increased referral rates to 21% in small claims cases, showing stronger court encouragement of ADR.<\/li>\n<li><strong>87%:<\/strong> 87% of respondents prefer international arbitration for resolving cross-border disputes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol dir=\"auto\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.cedr.com\/hubfs\/CEDR%20Mediation%20Audit%202025.pdf\">CEDR Eleventh Mediation Audit 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/hmcts-opt-out-mediation-evaluation\/hmcts-opt-out-mediation-evaluation-report\">HMCTS Opt-out Mediation Evaluation Report\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qmul.ac.uk\/arbitration\/media\/arbitration\/docs\/White-Case-QMUL-2025-International-Arbitration-Survey-report.pdf\">QMUL\/White &amp; Case 2025 International Arbitration Survey\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Litigation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of arbitration, you can use litigation if you think it would be good for your specific situation. It is usually a good idea to seek professional legal advice before you decide to litigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that you can also use a <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/statutory-demands\/\">statutory demand<\/a> to show the other party that you intend to take them to court. This is usually used where someone has not paid their debts to you. It tells the other party that you are preparing to take them to court. However, sending a statutory demand does not oblige you to take them to court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, you can use a statutory demand as a type of threat, showing the other party that you are ready to use force if necessary. This can help you efficiently come to a&nbsp; solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Should I Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The conflict resolution strategy which is best for your team depends on your specific situation. Some issues you may wish to consider include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your goals in the dispute;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the dispute resolution option that will help you leverage your current position;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>which process will make a solution easiest to achieve; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>each method&#8217;s advantages and <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/disadvantages-using-expert-determination-commercial-dispute\/\">disadvantages<\/a>; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether you are likely to succeed if your case goes to court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These factors can help you decide which strategy is best for your business at any given time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The dispute resolution strategy that is best for your business will depend on your goals and the context of your dispute. You can first opt for alternative dispute resolution techniques, especially if you are conscious of keeping future strong relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this does not work, it is a good idea to consider a more aggressive strategy, such as litigation. It is a good idea to seek professional legal advice before deciding to use arbitration or litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about resolving a dispute, our experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-lawyers-lp\/\">dispute lawyers<\/a> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership. For a low monthly fee, you will have unlimited access to lawyers to answer your questions and draft and review your documents. Call us today <a href=\"tel:+448081968584\" class=\"AVANSERnumber dynamic-number\">0808 196 8584<\/a> or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/membership\">membership page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1661488050699\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is mediation?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Mediation is a negotiation process that involves a mediator. A mediator is a person who has experience and is trained in helping parties come to a settlement.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1661488051882\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is litigation?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Litigation is where you take your case to the courts, which is decided before a judge.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775690980154\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What factors determine the best dispute resolution strategy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Key factors include cost, time, urgency, strength of your case, and whether you want to maintain the relationship with the other party.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1775690993287\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is litigation always the best option for resolving disputes?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Litigation is often slower and more expensive, and it can damage relationships, so businesses usually consider it as a last resort.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"not-prose m-feedback-prompt\">\n    <!-- Thumbs up\/down bar -->\n    <div class=\"m-feedback-prompt__main\">\n        <div class=\"m-feedback-prompt__title\">Was this article helpful?<\/div>\n        <div>\n            <!--span class=\"m-feedback-prompt__button--text\">Thanks!<\/span-->\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"m-feedback-prompt__button m-feedback-prompt__button--yes\"\n                    data-analytics-link=\"feedback-prompt:yes\" aria-label=\"Agree\">\n                <i class=\"fa-regular fa-thumbs-up fa-3x\"><\/i>\n            <\/button>\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"m-feedback-prompt__button m-feedback-prompt__button--no\"\n                    data-analytics-link=\"feedback-prompt:no\" aria-label=\"Disagree\">\n                <i class=\"fa-regular fa-thumbs-down fa-3x\"><\/i>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Feedback form -->\n    <div class=\"m-feedback-prompt__form\">\n        <div class=\"m-feedback-prompt__form--thanks \">\n            <div>Thanks!<\/div>\n            <p>\n                We appreciate your feedback \u2013 your submission has been successfully received.            <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <form id=\"contact-form\" class=\"m-feedback-prompt__form--form\" action=\"\" method=\"post\">\n            <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"authenticity_token\" name=\"authenticity_token\" value=\"9eb4f72322\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175304\" \/>            <input value=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/strategy-suitable-dispute-resolution\/\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"currenturl\"\n                   id=\"currenturl\">\n            <input value=\"How Do I Decide Which Strategy is Best for My Business in a Dispute?\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"currenttitle\"\n                   id=\"currenttitle\">\n            <label>\n                <!-- display on thumbs-up -->\n                <span class=\"m-feedback-prompt__feedback m-feedback-prompt__feedback--yes\">\n                    Can you tell us <span class=\"font-semibold\">why<\/span> you found it helpful?\n                <\/span>\n\n                <!-- display on thumbs-down -->\n                <span class=\"m-feedback-prompt__feedback m-feedback-prompt__feedback--no text-lg\">\n                    How can we better improve this article?\n                <\/span>\n                <textarea name=\"feedbackmessage\" id=\"feedbackmessage\" required><\/textarea>\n            <\/label>\n\n            <div class=\"m-feedback-prompt__form--error\" id=\"form-submit-error\"><\/div>\n            <button id=\"submit-contact-form-button\" type=\"submit\" name=\"commit\" class=\"m-feedback-prompt__form--submit\"\n                    data-analytics-link=\"feedback-prompt:submit\">\n                Submit            <\/button>\n        <\/form>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right dispute resolution strategy determines how quickly, cost-effectively and commercially your dispute is resolved. 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He specialises in disputes and commercial transactions and has experience in commercial litigation in the UK. He has completed placements at various Chambers and white shoe law firms specialising in both contentious and transactional law, and served as a Parliamentary Intern in the House of Commons. In addition, he also has experience in advocacy through having worked at an international NGO. Qualifications: Masters of Laws (LLM), BPP Law School, BA, Jurisprudence, University of Oxford; MSc, Political Theory, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/efe-kati\/"],"url":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/author\/efekati\/"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/disputes-litigation\/strategy-suitable-dispute-resolution\/#faq-question-1661488050699","name":"What is mediation?\u00a0","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Mediation is a negotiation process that involves a mediator. 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