Arbitration and ADR

The phenomenal growth and the increasing complexity of international trade in recent years have resulted in arbitration becoming the preferred method of settlement of international commercial disputes. It is now customary to include in an international commercial contract an arbitration clause whereby the parties consent to submit any dispute arising in connection with this contract to one or more individuals chosen by them. Even in the absence o f such a clause, the parties may still, after a dispute has arisen, refer it to arbitration by means of a special submission or agreement.
The increase in the number of arbitrations of international trade disputes has also been stimulated by the preparation and adoption by public and private international organizations of special conventions, model laws, and model rules dealing with various aspects of international commercial arbitration. Thus it is important for any law firm involved in international transactions to be familiar with international commercial arbitration.
This does not apply only in international contracts since arbitration is becoming the favorite solution for business people even locally. The need for arbitration stems from the fact that it permits disputes to be resolved privately and quickly without incurring the relatively substantial costs involved in litigation. However, in order to benefit from the advantages of arbitration one should have his rights entrusted to lawyers with considerable experience and understanding in this field.
khaddour law office handles a broad range of arbitration matters whether locally or on the international level. It has experience in ad hoc as well as institutional arbitration. The attorneys at khaddour law office are familiar with arbitration under the auspices of all major institutions worldwide, such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in addition to all relevant provisions in Syrian legislation as well as other international conventions.
They offer assistance, representation and advice at all stages of the arbitration process, from the drafting of efficient clauses in local and international contracts through the conduct of arbitral proceedings and the enforcement of arbitral awards. The office has developed an extensive arbitration documentation and know-how.
Also, we are members or have close links with international associations and institutions specialized in the field of arbitration and ADR.
As for ADR, we try to avoid disputes before they appear through the application of a broad range of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, removing in many cases the need for relatively costly and time consuming litigation. And helping the parties to establish communication and commitment and facilitated negotiation.