ADR Suitability Matrix

Every process makes different trade-offs. Toggle which ones you want to compare, across the factors that usually matter most.

How each process rates across the factors that usually matter most.
Criterion	Mediation	Conciliation	Arbitration	Lok Adalat	Online Dispute Resolution	Litigation
Cost	Very high	Very high	Low	Very high	Very high	Very low
Speed	Very high	High	Moderate	Very high	Very high	Very low
Confidentiality	Very high	Very high	High	Moderate	High	Very low
Enforceability	High	High	Very high	High	High	Very high
Flexibility	Very high	High	Moderate	Moderate	High	Very low
Preserves relationships	Very high	High	Low	High	High	Very low
Suits cross-border disputes	Moderate	Moderate	Very high	Very low	High	Low

General information only — not legal advice and not a solicitation.

A narrative comparison of the three most common paths.

Enforceability is one of the biggest differentiators in the matrix above.

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