This is the essential guide to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) of civil and commercial disputes in the UK, guiding the practitioner through the legal framework and practice of all aspects of ADR including the use of ADR in construction and personal injury disputes. The book sets out all the information necessary to realize the business opportunities that ADR provides in the UK. It addresses all the issues that a practitioner may encounter when advising a client on the ADR option, whether taking part in the process as a legal representative, mediator, or third party.