ADR key to resolving int'l trade disputes? Experts believe so

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods may just be the answer to resolving disputes between the parties contracting under letters of credit (LC) in international trade deals, especially during the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Importers and exporters normally require intermediaries such as banks or alternative financiers to guarantee payment and the delivery of goods.

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Govt pushes for dispute resolution panel to resolve oil, gas wrangles

New Delhi, Nov 15 (PTI) With an overhang of disputes choking investments in the oil and gas sector, the government is pushing for contractual wrangles being sent to an expert committee for time-bound resolution but the move has found few takers due to inherent conflict of interest in such a process, sources said.

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Commercial Contracts and ADR Clauses - Who said they were optional?

Most Commercial Contracts will have an ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) clause that requires the parties to engage in non-Court methods to resolve a dispute rather than launching straight into Court action.

The Courts have been taking a more robust approach in making it clear to parties that such clauses should be followed and are not optional.

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