The current worldwide pandemic has brought with it a range of challenges we all need to work through. Among many learnings we have needed to adapt in our way of dealing with conflict and disputes. This is especially relevant in commercial settings. To learn more about ways to address this read my latest article on adaptability and agility in conflict resolution systems. https://whoswholegal.com/features/international-mediation-next-practice
Say your client is a multinational corporation doing business with numerous organizations around the globe. Your advice is to insert a dispute resolution clause with mediation as a central component. Typically we select jurisdictions with which we are familiar to do business with. Smits explains the research that backs this up. This is sometimes referred to as the status quo bias. It might be our own jurisdiction or it might be another internationally well-known jurisdiction that has been the standard home for applicable law in dispute resolution clauses for decades.
Read MorePrime Minister Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi was among Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials present. Also present was the Speaker of the House, La’auli Leuatea Polata’ivao as well as members of the judiciary. His Honour Patu said the launch yesterday was a significant milestone for Samoa.
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