Alternative Dispute

Resolution
(ADR)

Introduction to
ADR

Adjudication and
ADR
 Concept of ADR

Different ADR Methods

ADR Methods

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Commonly Used ADR

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Mediation, Arbitration
and Litigation

Definition of Terms
applicable to the discussion on Voluntary Mediation

Why is there a need

for ADR?
 Evolution of ADR in the
Philippines

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Legal Basis of ADR

 Characteristics of ADR

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Benefits of ADR

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Dispute Resolution in
Construction Disputes

Dispute Resolution in
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
in Family Law

Effect of Non-
compliance

MEDIATION

Basic Principles of
Mediation
 What to Mediate?

Exceptions to the Application

of the ADR Act

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Sample Dispute
Resolution/Arbitration Clause

Sample Dispute
Resolution/Mediation Clause
Mediation-Arbitration or
‘Med-Arb’

Sample Dispute
Resolution/Med-Arb Clause

Agreement to Mediate
It is important for a mediation agreement to
stipulate the following:

Mediation Process

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Role of Parties and their
Counsels

Designation of Counsel or Any

Person to Assist Mediation

Role of Counsel

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 Other Matters which the
Counsel shall do to
Assist Mediation

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How to initiate the

mediation?

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 Summary

Selection of a
Mediator

Freedom to Select
Mediator

Replacement of
Mediator
 Refusal or Withdrawal
of Mediator

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Ethical Conduct of a
Mediator

Competence
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Impartiality
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Confidentiality

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Separation of Mediation from

Counseling and Legal Advice
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Charging of Fees

Promotion of Respect and Control

of Abuse of Process

Solicitation or
Acceptance of any Gift

Place of Mediation
 Fees and Cost of Ad
Hoc Mediation

Fees and Cost of

Institutional Mediation

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Preparation by
Lawyer

Early Case
Assessment
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Documentation suggested
for mediation

Preparation with
Client

Mediation Checklist for

Lawyers

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Deposit and
Enforcement of
Mediated
Settlement
Agreements
Operative Principles to
Guide Mediation

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