Arbitration can be defined as an alternative to pursuing litigation where dispute resolution occurs outside of the judicial system. Although litigation is quite common in resolving various disputes, arbitration is often used by individuals who prefer a private resolution, while the resolution is still binding and enforceable.

In arbitration, parties often choose an arbitrator of their choice, who will be involved throughout the resolution process in an effort to satisfy the desires of all the parties involved.

Chand & Co. has extensive arbitration experience in the following industries:

• Professional Services;
• Real Property;
• Insurance;
• Commercial Contractual Disputes;
• Financial Services

Individuals and companies who engage in a dispute may agree to proceed to resolution by way of arbitration, rather than pursuing litigation. Alternatively, many contractual disputes may specify a requirement to proceed with arbitration rather than litigation if it is explicitly stated as such within the contents of the agreement.

The arbitration lawyers at Chand & Co. can advise you on both the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration recommend you the most appropriate course of action moving forward. On top of many of our lawyers being certified in dispute resolution and mediation, they can also assist you in choosing the appropriate arbitration institution and navigate through institutional rules, procedures, and policies in place.

At Chand & Co. we are not just experienced litigators, we are experienced problem solvers. Should you want to forego litigation and choose to arbitrate your dispute and wish to speak to a lawyer about your legal rights, call us at 416-583-2377.

Arbitration is an invaluable method of alternative dispute resolution. The lawyers at Chand & Co. have extensive experience conducting commercial arbitrations for businesses and individuals. Chand & Co. can provide advice and services ranging from drafting of arbitration clauses in commercial contracts to the enforcement and recognition of arbitral awards.

Selecting arbitration over going to court to settle a dispute can have many advantages:

• First, in arbitration, the parties have superior control over the process used to settle a dispute. Parties to arbitration have a right to agree on rules, decide on the process and conduct proceedings in a manner consistent with the arbitration agreement.
• Second, parties to arbitration often have the ability and option to keep disputes confidential, as opposed to the courts where decisions and hearings are generally open to the public.
• Third, decisions of an arbitrator and arbitral tribunal are final and binding. In Ontario, there are limited rights of appeal either under the Arbitration Act or the International Commercial Arbitration Act.
• Finally, arbitration is more often than not a more expeditious and cost-effective solution to legal problems than the typical court process of litigation. Arbitrators and arbitral tribunals (both institutional and ad-hoc) may possess specialized experience that allow them to deal with the important legal matters head-on.