Alternative Dispute Resolution

Resolving Disputes with Efficiency, Confidentiality, and Clarity.

At MBK & Associates, we specialise in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a strategic and efficient method of resolving legal conflicts without the time, cost, and adversarial nature of courtroom litigation. Whether the dispute involves commercial contracts, partnerships, construction, employment, or international trade, ADR offers a practical path to settlement — one that protects business relationships, maintains confidentiality, and preserves your control over the outcome.

Our ADR team includes experienced lawyers, trained mediators, and skilled arbitrators who are committed to guiding clients through each step of the resolution process. With an emphasis on open dialogue, fair outcomes, and strategic negotiation, we help clients achieve durable solutions aligned with their legal and commercial interests.

Our Core Services

Mediation

Mediation allows parties to engage in structured negotiation with the assistance of a neutral third party. We provide both mediation advocacy and mediator services.

• Representing clients in commercial, employment, construction, and family business mediations
• Facilitating dialogue between parties to identify interests and common ground
• Drafting and reviewing settlement agreements to ensure enforceability
• Cross-border mediation under international conventions and protocols
• Mediation clauses in contracts and policy advisory for businesses using ADR as a first line of resolution
  
  

Arbitration

We advise clients throughout the arbitration process — from drafting clauses to final award enforcement — whether the matter is domestic or international.

• Representing clients in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations (e.g., under ICCI, LCIA, ICC, and UNCITRAL rules)
• Handling commercial, construction, shareholder, joint venture, and infrastructure disputes
• Appointing arbitrators and navigating procedural frameworks
• Seeking and resisting interim measures and injunctions in support of arbitration
• Enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards under Recognition and Enforcement (Arbitration Agreements and Foreign Arbitral Awards) Act, 2011 and Arbitration Act, 1940
  
  

Negotiation & Dispute Strategy

Not all disputes require formal proceedings. Sometimes, structured negotiation yields the best results. We help clients assess risk, plan strategy, and negotiate from a position of strength.

• Pre-dispute advisory to avoid escalation and preserve relationships
• Commercial negotiation and settlement of contractual, shareholder, and debt disputes
• Drafting letters of intent, settlement agreements, and standstill arrangements
• Facilitating multi-party negotiation and consensus-building
• Advising on deal-breakers, walk-away points, and risk tolerance
  
  

Industries We Serve

• Construction & Infrastructure – FIDIC disputes, delay claims, payment issues, and performance bonds
• Corporate & Shareholder – Minority oppression, deadlock, breach of shareholder agreements
• Banking & Finance – Recovery disputes, non-performing loans, and securities enforcement
• Energy & Utilities – Power purchase agreements, EPC disputes, and cost-sharing conflicts
• Employment & Workplace – Executive exits, severance disputes, and workplace grievances
• International Trade & Investment – Cross-border disputes, joint ventures, franchise and distribution arrangements
  
  

Why MBK & Associates for ADR?

• Experienced ADR Practitioners: Our lawyers are trained in ADR techniques and bring sector-specific experience to every matter.
• Client-Centric Process: We prioritise your business goals, legal rights, and personal interests throughout the resolution process.
• Cost & Time Efficiency: We pursue solutions that reduce legal spend, time investment, and operational disruption.
• Preservation of Relationships: ADR allows you to move forward with vendors, partners, and stakeholders — not against them.
• International Perspective: We represent clients in both domestic and international ADR, ensuring compliance with global norms and enforcement treaties.
  
  

Resolve Smart. Resolve Early. Resolve Right.

At MBK & Associates, we believe that the best resolution is often one that avoids a court battle altogether. With Alternative Dispute Resolution, you gain control, save resources, and move forward with confidence. Let us help you settle smart — with strength, strategy, and clarity.

Reach out today to explore how ADR can work for you.