ADR

International Trade

Name: CenaCom – Centrum für angewandtes Conflictmanagement | Standort Karlsruhe
Address: Kleinoberfeld 1, Karlsruhe, BW, 76135, DE
Telephone: +49-721-18056050

ADR plays a central role in international commerce. Companies regularly face the challenge of how to assert their claims and legal positions abroad. This is not only a question of determining where a dispute should be heard. That issue can be addressed through a jurisdiction clause, which contractually defines the competent court.

The more critical question is whether a judgment obtained in one country can actually be enforced in another. Within the European Union, as well as Switzerland and Norway, clear rules apply. Outside these jurisdictions, however, companies often face significant legal and commercial risks.

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Example

In dealings with Russia, for example, there is no applicable enforcement regime. Even if the parties agree that German courts have jurisdiction, a German court judgment cannot be enforced in Russia, as it is not recognised there. Similar conditions exist in many non-European countries.

Approach: Alternative Dispute Resolution

To avoid lengthy court proceedings that can become a burdensome and costly management issue, companies need sound alternative approaches. This demonstrates the practical importance of structured conflict management within organisations. Together with lawyers specialised in international law, CenaCom develops ADR-based resolution models that provide reliable, effective support for day-to-day business operations.

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