Calgary Arbitrators

Arbitration has many benefits over going to court. The arbitration process is quicker and cheaper and takes place privately. Participants in arbitration can choose to be represented by their lawyers and choose whether the arbitration should proceed through an informal or formal process.

Arbitration can generally arrive at a similar result as a courtroom process without the procedural requirements and strict adherence to the rules of evidence, avoiding delays that add financial strain and emotional stress to an already difficult dispute resolution process.

Mediation is a collaborative process where a neutral third party, the mediator, helps the disputing parties communicate and negotiate to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. The mediator does not impose a decision but facilitates discussions to help the parties find common ground.

Arbitration, on the other hand, is more formal. An arbitrator listens to evidence and arguments from both sides and then makes a binding decision to resolve the dispute. Unlike mediation, arbitration resembles a private court process where the arbitrator acts like a judge, and the decision is final and enforceable.