ADR Client Strategies in Europe: Leading Lawyers on Interpreting Changing Laws and Regulations, Developing Successful Client Strategies, and ... an Effective ADR Method (Inside the Minds)

ADR Client Strategies in Europe provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for representing and advising clients in ADR proceedings throughout Europe. Featuring partners from law firms across the region, including top attorneys from Sweden, France, Austria, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, and the UK, these experts guide the reader through the laws and regulations in this area of the world as they discuss the unique features of legislation in each country. These leaders offer tips on navigating recent legal trends and developments, understanding the negotiating environments and ADR processes across Europe, and overcoming the common challenges facing multinational companies involved in negotiations in this region. These authors also discuss key strategies for evaluating a client's goals, developing an effective negotiating strategy, and understanding the benefits and drawbacks of ADR. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-evolving area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Finn Madsen, Partner; Chair, Arbitration Association of Southern Sweden, Advokatfirman Vinge KB - "Unique Challenges of Managing ADR Disputes in Sweden"
2. Christophe Ayela, Partner, and Dany Khayat, Counsel, Mayer Brown LLP - "Panorama of Mediation and Arbitration in France"
3. Gerold Zeiler, Partner, Schonherr Rechtsanwalte - "The Future of ADR in Austria: Where Does It Go?"
4. Miguel de Almada, Partner, Morais Leitao, Galvao Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados - "ADR Methods in Portugal: General Overview and Recent Trends"
5. Andrea Magliani, Partner, Pedersoli e Associati - "Alternative Dispute Resolution in Italy"
6. Deborah Ruff, Partner, Co-Chair of the Arbitration Group, Co-Chair of International Litigation, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP - "New ADR Trends and Strategies in the UK"
7. Ian Crotty, Partner, Holme Roberts & Owen LLP - "ADR Developments in Ireland and Its Role in the Construction Industry"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: European Parliament and Council Directive No. 2008/58/CE on Civil and Commercial Mediation Approved on March 21, 2008
Appendix B: Articles 249-A, 249-B, 249-C, and 279-A of the Civil Procedure Code, Governing Civil and Commercial Mediation (in Force from June 30, 2009)
Appendix C: Portuguese Arbitration Act (Law No. 31/86, of August, 29, as Amended by Decree-Law No. 38/2003, of March 8)
Appendix D: Standard Suggested Arbitration Clause of the Arbitration Centre of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Centro de Arbitragem Comercial)
Appendix E: Arbitration Rules of the Arbitration Centre of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Centro de Arbitragem Comercial) in Force since 2008
Appendix F: Predetermined Tables of Arbitrator Fees and Administrative Costs of the Arbitration Centre of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Centro de Arbitragem Comercial)
Appendix G: Graphic of the Diffusion of the ADR in Italy in 2008