Making extensive initial use of alternative methods of dispute resolution such as arbitration and mediation to minimize the need for judicial or administrative intervention, this department also advises on the suitability of pursuing legal appropriate action and recourse in given jurisdictions as well as carrying it out.

Some illustrations of the work done by this group include:

• Arbitration and alternative methods of conflict resolution (Arbitration)(Mediation)

• Arbitration of civil and commercial disputes

• Civil responsibility and liability claims and defences (Torts and liabilities)

• Commercial law litigation (Commercial litigation)

• Real estate litigation (Real estate litigation)

• Enforcement of trademarks and other issues involving intellectual property (Copyright enforcement) (Trademark protection)

• Employment litigation, labour disputes and arbitration

• Shareholder’s disputes

• Professional liability

• Product liability suits (Liability suits)

• Commercial agency litigation (Commercial agency litigation)

• Private international law cases (Conflict of laws)

• Economic criminal law

• Estate litigation (Successoral Law)

• Contract enforcement disputes

• Civil marriage, divorce and international custody cases (Family Law)