With the first eight Global Pound Conference (GPC) events complete and more than 650 delegates sharing their views so far, some interesting data has started to emerge, particularly regarding the views expressed by those participating in the GPC as 'Users' of dispute resolution processes - in-house counsel and business executives whose organisations find themselves embroiled in commercial disputes.
One of the key themes to emerge from the Users at GPC events so far is that their highest priority when selecting which dispute resolution process to use (eg courts, arbitration, mediation or other ADR) is efficiency. They rate efficiency higher than they do the advice given by their advisors, which is revealing. It reflects the extent to which commercial conflicts are a distraction from the day to day activity of Users, namely commerce.
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