It is easy to get distracted by business conflicts – by the fight. But wouldn’t you rather get back to your business? This session provides an overview of dispute resolution strategies and mechanisms with a focus on efficient and cost effective solutions – and hopefully avoid the fight.

Dentons lawyers David Wotherspoon and Samantha Chang discuss effective dispute resolution.

Topics include:

• What are we fighting for?
  • Not all disputes warrant legal action, but early identification of legal issues and options is critical.
• Pour gas on the fire?
  • Common errors that inflame problems, rather than de-escalate, and prevent efficient resolutions.
• What is the appropriate forum?
  • A comparison of the good, the bad, and the ugly, of litigation, arbitration and mediation.
• Getting a resolution on your terms.
  • Developing a strategic litigation plan.

Speakers

• David Wotherspoon, Partner, Vancouver
• Samantha Chang, Senior Associate, Vancouver

Accreditation

LSBC: This session is registered for one Substantive Hour with the Law Society of British Columbia.

LSO: This program is eligible for up to one Substantive Hour with the Law Society of Ontario

Barreau du Québec: In our view, this session would meet the CLE requirements of the Barreau du Québec. Please email Annie Girard to receive a confirmation of attendance