Agricultural Assets & Property Disputes - An Introduction to Rural Arbitrations

Introduction

This webinar will provide an introduction to rural arbitration.

It will include a brief summary of the procedures involved, the law covering rural arbitrations, the duties and powers of the arbitrator plus the obligations of the parties.

It will also consider the latest guidance implemented by the Agricultural Act 2020.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The statutory framework - the relevant law
• The nature of arbitration and how it differs from other forms of dispute resolution
• How to apply and appoint the arbitrator
• What is expected of the parties when an arbitrator is appointed?
• The duties and obligations of the parties and the arbitrator
• Case management and interlocutory matters including preliminary meetings, jurisdiction, directions and peremptory orders
• Preparing for and attending the hearing
• Acting as advocate, expert evidence, hearing protocols and procedures
• Costs - arbitrator’s discretion, costs awards, offers to settle
• Post award matters - challenging an award, mistakes and errors

This webinar was recorded on 10th June 2021