Resolve a Dispute
The decision in one matrix
| FACTOR | ARBITRATION | MEDIATION | ARB-MED-ARB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outcome | Reasoned award | Settlement contract | Consent award |
| Decision-maker | Tribunal | Parties (mediator facilitates) | Parties, then tribunal |
| Typical duration | 6 to 12 months | 2 to 8 weeks | 4 to 9 months |
| Cross-border enforcement | New York Convention | Singapore Convention* | New York Convention |
| Confidentiality | Yes | Yes — absolute | Yes |
| Preserves relationship | Limited | Strong | Moderate |
| Best for | Adjudication of contested entitlement | Continuing relationships, package deals | Cross-border, where enforceability matters |
* Subject to applicable jurisdiction’s ratification of the Singapore Convention on Mediation 2019.