ADR and Mediation

Employment disputes can affect morale, productivity and reputation if not managed appropriately. We support employers in resolving workplace disagreements through mediation and other ADR processes that minimise disruption and encourage positive outcomes.

Whether dealing with senior executive disputes, grievances, discrimination claims or breakdowns in working relationships, we provide pragmatic advice that balances legal obligations with commercial realities. Our aim is to help organisations maintain stable, productive workplaces while reducing the financial and emotional costs often associated with formal proceedings.

Arbitration offers a private and flexible alternative to litigation. Our specialists advise clients throughout the arbitration process, from drafting effective arbitration clauses to representing their interests during proceedings and enforcing awards. We combine detailed legal expertise with a deep understanding of our clients’ commercial priorities to develop clear strategies focused on achieving efficient resolutions. Our commercially minded approach ensures businesses receive practical commercial advice that supports and protects the business while helping to bring the dispute to a successful conclusion.

Early intervention can prevent disagreements from escalating into costly and time-consuming disputes. We work proactively with businesses to identify issues, assess risks and engage in structured negotiations designed to achieve swift resolutions. By focusing on underlying interests and commercial objectives, we help clients maintain control of outcomes and avoid unnecessary conflict. Our innovative approach often uncovers opportunities for agreement that may otherwise be overlooked, protecting business relationships and enabling organisations to quickly move forward.

For technical or specialist disputes requiring a decisive outcome from an independent expert, expert determination can provide an efficient and highly effective solution. We advise clients on whether this process is appropriate, assist with the appointment of experts and guide businesses through the determination process from beginning to end. Frequently used in valuation, construction and industry-specific matters, expert determination offers speed, confidentiality and a quick resolution.

While we will always consider alternative solutions and always seek to minimise litigation, when a strong and robust stance is required, our experienced Commercial Litigation Team is unrelenting, and has represented clients through the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court to deliver the results that support and protect their business.

For businesses facing litigation, our Acuity Reputation Management Service provides a specialist crisis and corporate reputation management tool for businesses across all sectors.

Acuity Reputation Management can support your business across a wide range of reputational threats, often created through public disputes or litigation; from defamation to negative media, our team of legal experts will work closely with you, in partnership, to resolve any threat to your business as quickly as possible.