Arbitration increasingly popular with major corporate law firm

Arbitration increasingly popular with major corporate law firm
Chapman Tripp senior associate Emma Peart says arbitration’s procedural flexibility can make it more cost-effective than court litigation. (Image: Supplied)
John Anthony
One of New Zealand’s largest corporate law firms is increasingly recommending arbitration over litigation, citing persistent court delays.A recent article by Chapman Tripp partners Nicola Swan, Sam Holden and senior associate Emma Peart said delays in resolving commercial matters in court were of increasing concern, with larger civil claims filed this year not being scheduled until 2028-2029.“As court system delays reach unprecedented levels, and the cost and length of hearings continue to increase, we are increasingly supporting cl...

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