Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods

Woods is unique among Canadian litigation firms in the breadth of its practice devoted to arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and negotiation. Our strong advocacy skills, creativity and agility allow us to position our clients’ interests favourably to avoid the drawbacks of going to court. Our clients appreciate our ability to find confidential, faster and less costly solutions, while preserving their strategic objectives and business relationships. 

Our experienced civil and common law lawyers act as counsel before ad hoc and institutional arbitration tribunals and have extensive experience in enforcing and setting aside arbitral awards in all areas of business. 

Woods is also proud to have a team of renowned arbitrators with extensive experience as litigators or judges of the highest courts in the country. These experienced lawyers are often called upon to adjudicate disputes as arbitrators, while also being a valuable source of advice to our clients and lawyers.