Questions and answers about Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Law
We won an arbitration in another country against a New Zealand company, which now says the award means nothing here. We want to know whether New Zealand courts will recognise it and how difficult the process is.
I am thinking of bringing a claim in the High Court but the legal costs frighten me. If I win, will the other side have to pay all my legal fees? I have heard the winner rarely gets back everything. I want to make sure I am not missing anything important before I decide what to do.
A client owes my small business a sizeable sum for work I completed months ago. They keep promising to pay but never do. I would like to know where I should take a claim, how much it is likely to cost and whether I really need a lawyer to do it.
My lawyer suggested making a without prejudice settlement offer to the other side. I do not understand what that phrase means and I fear it might be seen as an admission. How do these offers work, and what are the risks?
My lawyer sent a bill that is much higher than the estimate I was given, and I was not told the costs were rising. I do not feel comfortable confronting them. What can I do if I think the fees are unfair?
The other party wants me to pay a security deposit before suing, is that normal? 1 answer
1 answerI am a foreign company with no assets in New Zealand and I have been served with a High Court claim. My opponent has asked the court to order that I provide money in advance for their costs. Can a court really require this?
My subcontracting business has been waiting on a large unpaid progress payment from a main contractor, who refuses to pay and says it will be resolved later. I have heard that construction disputes have a quick process. How does it work?
I am drafting a service contract for my consulting business and I want to avoid costly disputes down the track. What should a good dispute resolution clause include, and should I pick mediation, arbitration or court?
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