Dispute resolution

Dispute Resolution is a means of resolving disputes by involving an independent third party. It often leads to significant time and cost savings, and may empower the parties to achieve settlements that are mutually beneficial, commercially sensible and confidential.

We have a full understanding of the practical issues that can arise, the importance of causal investigations and detailed quantum analysis, and a track record in managing parties' expectations and resolving claims.

Our experience of managing and resolving disputes and conflicts arising from insurance claims enables us to identify the processes that offer the best opportunities of achieving a resolution. These processes include:

• Assisted negotiation
• Mediation
• Expert review and/or determination
• Litigation support
• Adjudication
• Expert witness
• Arbitration
• Dispute boards

We employ these processes to assist the parties to explore and evaluate settlement opportunities. A key facet of our approach is that we empower the parties to explore the issues in dispute. By encouraging this engagement the parties can 'own' any settlement, which may actually strengthen their ongoing business relationships.

Our areas of expertise

We seek early settlement of disputes arising out of claims relating to our major product lines, with particular focus on energy, engineering, property, construction, liability/casualty. What makes us unique is the extent of claims experience and technical expertise within Cunningham Lindsey that we can utilise.

Key benefits

There are numerous reasons why our Global Dispute Resolution practice may help you with any dispute that you may be involved with, such as:

• Dispute resolution techniques have a very high success rate - a successful outcome may preserve client/broker/insurer relationships for the future. 
• You will have one point of contact throughout the life of the claim; they will be a claims professional with Dispute Resolution expertise.
• A variety of experts and specialists are available to you through your nominated contact person.
• You are working with experts who have legal, regulatory, insurance and technical knowledge, whatever and wherever your dispute involves.

For more information about our Global Dispute Resolution practice, and to discuss how we can help you, please contact:

Energy, Engineering and Property
Adam Humphrey
ahumphrey@cl-int.com
Tel: +44 20 7816 1856

Construction
James O'Brien 
jobrien@cl-int.com
Tel: +44 207 816 1894

Liability/Casualty
Michael Dawson
michael.dawson@cl-uk.com
Tel: +44 161 910 5013