Conflict Avoidance, Management & Dispute Resolution

Question 1

Conflict Avoidance

Answer 1

• requires clear, concise, careful drafting of contract/lease and associated documentation
• adopting proactive conflict avoidance risk analysis involves understanding what could go wrong or how misinterpretation between parties may arise
• managing parties expectations requires understanding their objectives and clearly communicating there as well as implementing early warning systems including service of appropriate notices
• negotiating contractual obligations carefully and transparently will help to avoid later conflict or at least enable their efficient resolution
• keeping good records with sufficient level of detail can often help to resolve conflicts before they escalate