Private planning
Negotiation
Discuss the issues directly, with your representatives if you choose, and explore an agreement.
The parties choose whether to agree.
Plan negotiation →Anrak ADR · Choose your starting point
Different processes. Different roles.
Choose a preference now, or leave it open. A private plan is not a filing, an invitation or an agreement to participate.
Planning is available below. Operational availability and legal effect depend on the process, applicable law and agreed terms. Existing U.S. commercial arbitration intake →
Private planning
Mediation
Work with an independent mediator who helps the parties explore an agreement, without deciding the dispute.
The parties decide; the mediator facilitates.
Plan mediation →Private planning
Arbitration
Present a dispute to an independent tribunal for a decision under an applicable arbitration agreement and rules.
The human tribunal decides, subject to the applicable framework.
Plan arbitration →Private planning
Conciliation
Explore settlement with a neutral. The neutral’s role and ability to propose terms depend on the agreed framework.
Define the neutral’s role before the process begins.
Plan conciliation →Private planning
Neutral evaluation
Seek an independent assessment to help inform next steps. Agree its scope and effect in advance.
An assessment, with its effect defined by the agreed terms.
Plan neutral evaluation →Private planning
Another process / not sure
Record a different process or leave the choice open until the appropriate framework has been reviewed.
No process is selected for you automatically.
Keep the choice open →Not sure? Use the short guide.