Peaceful Resolution of Commercial Disputes by Mini-Trial Method

Choosing appropriate method of dispute settlement is of utmost importance considering the fact that disputes are inevitable in contracts. This paper investigates one of the Alternative Dispute Resolution in international trade law known as Mini-Trial method. Two important questions are addressed: how is dispute settlement conducted via Mini-Trial method? How is it different from other alternative dispute resolution methods? This paper shows that this method is an optional, fast, informal and confidential compromise structured with the presence of senior executives and impartialparty. The parties shall submit their case to the senior management of each party authorized to settle disputes and then settlement negotiations begin. Mini-Trial method is not only a legal method, but also a management technique to settle disputes. The result of this process would be put in practice providing both parties agree to do so.