What is the best way to manage shareholder disputes?
When embarking on any commercial enterprise it is important for the parties to turn their mind to the potential for disputes in the future and agree upon a fair and cost effective method for dealing with these disputes.
Mediation through a formal and qualified mediator has become significantly more popular over the last ten years. It offers the advantages of speed, privacy and cost effectiveness.
There are other options including arbitration and litigation.
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