Effective Alternative Dispute Resolution Across Jurisdictions
Mediation and arbitration offer powerful alternatives to traditional litigation, providing parties with more streamlined, confidential, and cost-effective paths to resolution. Mediation allows both parties to work with a neutral mediator who facilitates negotiations by going back and forth between rooms to help reach a mutually acceptable resolution. If mediation doesn't result in an agreement, arbitration provides a private trial-like proceeding conducted at a law office rather than a courthouse. Our practice handles both mediation and arbitration locally, nationally, and internationally, representing clients in matters ranging from commercial contracts to complex multi-party disputes.
Strategic Mediation & Arbitration Advocacy
Through our client-centered approach, we strive to understand the vital components of your dispute, circumstances, and history so we can pave the best path forward. From small businesses resolving partnership disputes to multinational corporations handling cross-border conflicts, we have had the privilege of representing clients across the globe in mediation and arbitration proceedings before leading arbitral institutions and panels.
Resolve disputes efficiently through strategic mediation and arbitration
ALGO brings decades of diverse real-world experience in a variety of legal areas and domains.
ALGO brings decades of diverse real-world experience in a variety of legal areas and domains. Led by Founding Partner Ignacio M. Alvarez, a law enforcement veteran of over 25 years and former police major, you get access to an extremely unique skill set that provides insights from both sides of the law. Our sole objective is to achieve the best results for you. With our personalized client-first approach, we take measured steps to quickly immerse ourselves in your dispute and operate as an extension of your team to manage risk, resolve pressing interests, and achieve your goals.
We are not your traditional law firm
Comprehensive Mediation & Arbitration Services
Our mediation and arbitration practice encompasses all aspects of alternative dispute resolution:
Enforcement of arbitral awards
Domestic and international award enforcement
Facilitated negotiation with neutral mediators to reach mutually acceptable resolutions
Mediation services
commercial arbitration
Private trial-like proceedings for contract disputes, business conflicts, and transactional disagreements
International mediation and arbitration
Cross-border disputes under various arbitral rules and institutions
Workplace disputes and executive compensation matters resolved through ADR
Employment matters
Construction disputes
Project disputes, delay claims, and defect resolution through mediation or arbitration
ADR clause drafting
Strategic contract provisions including mediation and arbitration requirements to protect your interests
Local, National, and International Reach
Whether your dispute involves parties across town or across continents, we have the experience to navigate both mediation and arbitration effectively. We understand that mediation often provides the fastest and most cost-effective resolution, with both parties working collaboratively with a mediator to find common ground. When mediation doesn't achieve resolution, we seamlessly transition to arbitration—a private, trial-like proceeding that offers more formality than mediation while maintaining confidentiality and efficiency. We're familiar with major arbitral institutions including AAA, JAMS, ICC, and LCIA, and we handle both administered and ad hoc proceedings with equal facility.
What to Expect
Effective advocacy through mediation negotiations or arbitration hearings to achieve the best possible resolution, followed by award enforcement if necessary.
STEP THREE
Mediation facilitation to pursue early resolution, or if needed, strategic arbitration case development including arbitrator selection, discovery management, and preparation of written submissions.
STEP TWo
Initial consultation to assess your dispute and determine the most appropriate resolution strategy, whether mediation, arbitration, or a combination of both.