Commercial dispute resolution

A business dispute happens when two or more enterprises disagree about the supply of goods or services. These disputes may relate to quality, conformance, performance, delay or pricing. There are different ways to solve these disputes.

This guide explains the most common methods of resolving a commercial dispute in Northern Ireland including mediation, arbitration, adjudication and, lastly, litigation.

Going to court is usually the final resort when all other methods fail. The best way to solve a dispute depends on factors like time, privacy, cost, and how the decision will be enforced.