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Geoff Shaw Interviewed by Financier Worldwide About Resolving Commercial Disputes in Canada
Published: 02/07/2011
Geoff Shaw, a partner in the Commercial Litigation group, participated in a discussion moderated by Financier Worldwide. The results of the discussion were published in an article entitled, "TalkingPoint: Resolving Commercial Disputes In Canada," published in the February 2010 edition of the magazine.
Issues discussed in the article included:
- Have you seen an increase in commercial disputes in Canada over the last 12 months or so? Which sectors seem prone to corporate conflict?
- What types of disputes seem to be most prevalent?
- How important is it for companies to establish a pre-emptive strategy to deal with potential disputes?
- What general advice would you offer to Canadian companies on preparing for litigation and arbitration?
- To what extent are companies in Canada embracing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods?
- How would you describe arbitration facilities and processes in Canada?
- Are there any issues surrounding the enforcement of arbitration awards by Canadian Courts?
- What additional challenges tend to arise in multijurisdictional disputes involving companies?
- What clauses would you recommend that Canadian companies into their commercial contracts to manage potential disputes down the line?
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