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How to apply for alternative dispute resolution and when you can use it to resolve a tax disagreement with HMRC.
Information about the benefits of civil mediation and how to find a mediator.
Grievances and disciplinary action at work can be solved by informal discussions, formal procedures, mediation, conciliation or arbitration.
Settle disputes between your charity's trustees, staff or members to avoid putting your charity’s funds and users at risk.
This report identifies mechanisms for helping businesses to effectively resolve commercial disputes in developing countries
Information on designs hearings including costs and how to appeal against an outcome.
Dealing with disagreements between Inspectors and individuals at establishments
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution and may help you resolve an intellectual property dispute.
Guidance on patents hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
Research on the impact and effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution and the court system in resolving consumer disputes with traders
Explains government policy and actions to encourage consumer dispute resolution without going to court, including details of the regulations.
Trade mark hearings and how to appeal against an outcome.
Flow diagram of the complete process for dispute resolution outlines the possible stages needed in all cases. In many situations, mutual resolution…
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