Beyond Mediation: Exploring Lesser-Known Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution

Beyond Mediation: Exploring Lesser-Known Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution

From Collyer Bristow Soundbytes by Collyer Bristow LLP

February 2, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

This episode explores lesser-known forms of alternative dispute resolution, including expert determination and neutral evaluation.

In this second episode on alternative dispute resolution (ADR), associates from Collyer Bristow’s Commercial Disputes and Construction teams explore some of the less familiar but highly effective methods of resolving disputes. Abbie Coleman and Tami Davis discuss expert determination and neutral evaluation, explaining when these processes are most suitable, whether decisions are binding, and how they can help parties manage cost, risk and strategy. They are joined by Jack Swayne from the Cons...

People in this episode

Hosts: Abbie Coleman, Tami Davis

Guest: Jack Swayne

Topics covered

  • alternative dispute resolution
  • expert determination
  • neutral evaluation
  • dispute resolution methods
  • cost management
  • risk management

Keywords

  • alternative dispute resolution
  • expert determination
  • neutral evaluation
  • dispute resolution
  • cost management
  • risk management

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Organizations: Collyer Bristow, Collyer Bristow LLP

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