Introduction:

Commercial arbitration is one of the growth areas of legal practice and possibly the most widely used dispute resolution method in domestic and international business. In most cases of international commerce and trade, litigation or the normal court process can be frustrating and at times incapable of settling cross-border disputes. 

In the case of domestic dispute, arbitration presents a completely different perspective in terms of effective dispute resolution. To sue someone sound easier than actually doing it. Even if one finds him/herself the aggrieved party, the 'victim' may not find litigation a sure vindictive route for them. Very often when one is already aggrieved, say due to non-payment, to take the other party to court means 'more money to recoup money owed '. 

Backlog of cases in Singapore courts is seen as unproductive and inefficient, simply because "justice delayed is justice denied". However in reality, this is a clear and present problem to the judiciary. Time prolongation (e.g. appeal is possible in litigation but not arbitration) means increasing costs and expenses for the parties. 

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Whilst arbitration has been around time immemorial (said to be as early as in the 1600s), modern arbitration practice & laws have been in place for more than a century. However it was only in the last two decades that major revamp occurred, resulting to a refined modern arbitration law today. This is absolutely necessary in view of the broad scope of global arbitration today, hence the necessity to ensure that among others, arbitration is highly transparent, fair and effective. It is a legal proceeding as opposed to the common misconception that it is an ad-hoc, dispute settlement process.  

ADLER's value propositions:  

Law, like other fields such as medicine or engineering is a continuously evolving subject. Many practitioners are reluctant to embrace this reality and ended up practising what would be considered as the most basic form of general, legal practice. Arbitration and international dispute resolution  is exceptionally unique, demanding and vigorous. Adler is able to offer the following:  

(i) Up- to- date academic theories for practical application

(ii) Legal research and analyses 

(iii) Publication of current subject of interest, affecting the practice of international dispute resolution

(iv) Network of leading practitioners, including up-and-coming young professionals 

Services: 

Adler Consulting Group (ACG) is not a law corporation/ firm within the framework of Singapore's Legal Profession Act (Cap.161). We are not Solicitors, Advocates, Barristers or acting in any such capacity that would mislead  anyone to believe that we can represent parties in Singapore Courts (or as licensed "Qualified  Persons" (QP) to interpret the laws of Singapore). Adler is a firm of consultants (dispute resolution & international law), arbitration & dispute resolution attorneys, arbitrators, mediators, researchers, expert witness and educators. When acting as arbitration attorneys, our directors are exempted under Section 35 of the Singapore's Legal Profession Act (Cap.161). 

Our scope of services:

(a) As arbitrators, mediators or conciliators

(b) Representing parties in disputes as international arbitration and dispute resolution attorney 

(c) Dispute resolution consultancy & advisory, including risk management  

(d) Cross-border trade & investment related consultancy

(e) Consulting services to local and  foreign lawyers, as well as litigation support services 

(f) Post arbitration & mediation review and settlement negotiations 

Area of expertise: 

• Construction and civil engineering
• Engineering
• Sports law
• Shipping & Maritime
• Banking & Finance
• Information Technology
• Joint ventures
• Oil & gas
• Investment
• Trade, import & export
• Mining and natural resources
• Intellectual Property
• Insurance

What we are not: in the recent years, we have been constantly receiving calls and emails from individuals enquiring whether we could represent them in potential legal actions. With the exception of mediation or arbitration related issues, kindly DO NOT consider us for such representation as we are NOT LAWYERS. Nevertheless we are grateful to these enquirers for willing to consider us and we certainly look forward to doing business with them and to refer to us arbitration & alternative dispute resolution cases. 

Partnership: 

Adler Consulting Group is in partnership with the Western Australian Institute of Dispute Management (WAIDM).