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What is ADR?
ADR is appropriate dispute resolution - a range of options for resolving disputes. ADR includes mediation, adjudication, arbitration, conciliation and ombudsman schemes. Sometimes these are used alongside courts and tribunals; sometimes they are alternatives to courts and tribunals.
For a quick look at the issues involved in using ADR, go to Pros and Cons of ADR and Points to consider about using ADR.
What is the ADRnow website?
ADRnow is an information website providing an overview of ADR schemes in the UK, an outline of how they work, and an honest appraisal of their pros and cons. It is independent of ADR providers and government.
ADRnow was last revised on 30 January 2012.
How to use this site
If you would like more detail about what you will find on this site, go to How to Use this Site. If you can't find the information you need, have a look at Frequently Asked Questions.
Who runs the ADRnow website?
ADRnow is run by the Advice Services Alliance (ASA). ASA is a registered charity, and is the umbrella body for independent, not-for-profit advice networks in the UK. To find out more, go to About ASA.
Why does ASA run this site?
We believe that everyone should be able to make an informed decision about how best to resolve a dispute. Most information about ADR on the internet is made available by ADR providers. That's why we decided to put some independent information on a single website, so advisers and their clients could quickly find out what's available in the UK, how it works, and how to get in touch with the right provider organisation.
Terms and conditions
The material on this site is protected by copyright. For information on copyright and the site's use of cookies, go to Copyright.
For information on our disclaimer regarding the information on this site, go to Disclaimer.
For further information about ASA contact:
The Administrative Team
Advice Services Alliance
020 7953 3088
The Foundry Room (Room 303)
156 Blackfriars Road
London SE1 8EN
admin@asauk.org.uk
30 January 2012
