ADR (commonly referred to as Alternative Dispute Resolution), refers to processes such as mediation and arbitration, which are alternative to the court process.The focus is on making a conscious choice as to which process (court, mediation and arbitration) is appropriate for delivering the ideal outcome for the disputing parties in the particular dispute.

This book seeks to simplify aspects that are necessary for law students and legal practitioners to understand in order to develop the skills required to appropriately advise their clients and use processes such as mediation and arbitration with greater ease.