The Dispute Brief

<p>Most online dispute resolution efforts stumble because they neglect one critical factor: process design. In Nigeria, where the law is supportive but practice still lags, simply moving hearings online can turn...

<p>A compelling arbitral award isn't just about winning on the merits, it's about crafting a decision that can stand up to legal challenges long after the hearing ends. But what makes some awards resilient while others...

<p>Most infrastructure disputes don’t start in court they begin the moment a project veers off course. Whether it's a delayed payment, a vague contract clause, or a change in scope, these early signals quietly ignite...

<p>This special episode explores the evolving role of women in arbitration and mediation, emphasising how diversity impacts not just fairness but the legitimacy and credibility of dispute resolution systems...

<p>Understanding how to choose the right arbitrator can make or break an entire dispute resolution process, and yet, it’s a decision many overlook until it’s too late. In this episode of The Dispute Brief, Augusta...

<p>Most arbitrations are derailed not by the facts of the case, but by what’s hidden, especially when it comes to third-party funding. If you don’t fully understand what needs to be disclosed and when, you’re risking...

<p>In this episode, Augusta Shahin breaks down a practical framework for assessing when mediation is the right approach for dispute resolution, emphasising the importance of structure, decision-making authority, and...

<p>In Episode 4 of The Dispute Brief, Augusta Shahin explains document production in plain terms for disputes lawyers, in-house counsel, and contract teams.</p><p>This episode covers:</p><p>what document production is...

<p>Multi-Door Courthouse sounds like progress. Sometimes it is. Sometimes it is a pause button dressed up as progress.</p><p>In this episode, Augusta Shahin breaks down what court-connected ADR is meant to do, where it...

<p>Episode 2 is about urgent relief, when waiting is dangerous, not just inconvenient. Augusta Shahin breaks down the real choice between going to court and using an emergency arbitrator: what each option is good for...

<p>A dispute clause can save you months, or hand the other side a delay tool before the real fight even starts. In this episode, Augusta Shahin breaks down five clause mistakes that keep showing up in Nigeria, why they...

<p>A short weekly podcast on arbitration and mediation, Nigeria-based. Each episode breaks down one issue in plain terms, with practical next steps. New episodes every Thursday.</p><p></p>