negotiation E

• What can happen if the parties are unable to reach a settlement?​

  Can collapse and the nest step is another form of ADR is attemted.
• What are the Advantages of Negotiation?

  • No need to use lawyers
  • Process can start at any point
  • Agreement can cover future business deals
• Why is No need to use lawyers an advantage?

  P - because the parties themselves can conduct the meetings

  D - For example, in simple consumer issues/disputes

  E - Therefore it is much cheaper and a quicker method to solve disputes
• Why is the process being able to start at any point is an advantage?

  P - This means it can start outside the curt before the trail begins

  D - Because of this it is less expensive as the full trial doesn't have to take place in court.

  E - also means a better settlement can be reached than if it was left for a judge to decide.
• Why is the agreement being able to cover future business deals an advantage?

  P - This means it does not have to be all legal requirements

  D - Also t is not confined to the rules of precedent and doesn't attract media attention

  E - Therefore reputation is maintained
• What are the disadvantages of Negotiation?

  • Can become expensive
  • May not be successful
  • it is not suitable for some parties
• Why can it becoming an expensive process be a disadvantage of negotiation?

  P - because if an agreement is not reached and lawyers may need to become involved

  D - In addition unless it is personal injury, egal funding or condition is not available

  E - Therefore claim can be dropped and justice isn't met
• Why may it not be successful a disadvantage of negotiation?

  P - This means they will either have to try another form of ADR or proceed to court

  D - However problem is it doesn't cover all types of claims

  E - Therefore there is no alternative other than proceeding to court
• Why is it not a suitable process for some parties?

  P - Some parties any have a very difficult relationship with eachother

  D - For example, family situations where negotiation face to face can be intimidating

  E - Furthermore in employment if it relates to disputes of bullying or discrimination it can be difficult