Settlement

Speak to the experts about resolving your costs dispute

At Blue Ribbon Legal, we can assist you with alternative dispute resolution for cost through negotiations, settlement conference or mediation.

Our team can advise on settlement negotiations so that you can conduct negotiations yourself, or we can negotiate on your behalf – whether you are a lawyer or a client. We aim to resolve cost disputes efficiently, reaching an outcome satisfactory to both parties.

Settlement negotiations

Negotiating a resolution can be beneficial where there is an ongoing relationship between the practitioner and client, or between lawyers. It gives the parties greater control over the outcome and is likely to be quicker and less expensive than formal costs assessment.

Informal settlement conferences

Blue Ribbon Legal can organise for parties to attend informal settlement conference at our offices or via videolink, to discuss the costs dispute and explore settlement opportunities.

Settlement conferences are helpful where negotiations have not progressed, assisting parties to focus on narrowing the areas of dispute and reaching agreement.

Blue Ribbon Legal will represent you at the conference and negotiate on your behalf.

Mediating cost disputes

Mediation is conducted before an independent mediator, who will assist and guide the parties in reaching agreement.

Blue Ribbon Legal will assist you during the mediation process, which provides the opportunity for parties to present their claims and better understand each other. The mediation process is generally confidential, and information that you provide to the other side in an attempt to negotiate a settlement cannot later be used in formal assessment.

Cost dispute resolution

If you need assistance with resolving a costs dispute, contact Blue Ribbon Legal today as we can work with you to achieve a favourable outcome. Contact us online or call on (02) 8599 3100 OR (03) 9969 3100 .