New South Wales Bar Dispute Resolution Centre

10/02/2009

The New South Wales Bar Dispute Resolution Centre opened on 10 December 2008. Located at level 1, Selborne Chambers, 174 Phillip Street, Sydney, it is the most convenient dispute resolution centre for barristers and solicitors in the CBD.** **The centre is an important development in promoting ADR and positioning barristers in the ADR sphere. Formerly the National Disputes Centre, the centre has been recently refurbished, is specially designed and has all necessary facilities for mediations, arbitrations, expert determinations, conciliations and other forms of dispute resolution as well as round table conferences.

**Facilities **

A hearing room and two party rooms, all with telephone conferencing and direct dial speaker phones, cost $440.00 per day. Other rates apply for half days or if the two hearing rooms are combined into a larger one. TV/DVD, white board, data projection, after hours air-conditioning and other facilities are available. Facsimile and photocopying facilities are offered at additional cost. Chilled water, tea, coffee and biscuits are available at all times and more substantial refreshments can be easily arranged.

**Discounts for members **

A discount of five per cent on hiring fees is available for mediations where the mediator is a member of the Bar Association and accredited under the National Standards.�

The New South Wales Bar Dispute Resolution Centre is run by Counsel’s Chambers Ltd for the bar. Counsel are encouraged to nominate and use the centre and to draw its availability for use to the attention of instructing solicitors and others involved in alternative dispute resolution.

Bookings can be made online. For further information visit the centre's web site or send an e-mail to admin@nswdisputeresolution.com.au. For inquiries about mediators and arbitrators, contact Jo Wilton at the Bar Association

**10 March 2009 **

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