Is it in Sir Basil’s interest to take all the parties to court? Explain to him the relative strengths and weaknesses of ADR.

Business Law Delegated Legislation

The price of rhubarb is soaring, and Sir Basil is getting increasingly stressed. You work for Sir Basil’s solicitors, Howlings, and you received a frustrated message on your answerphone.
‘Do you have any idea of the stress I am under? Can I just stick them all in court? Is that the best plan?
You need to respond to Sir Basil. In your advice you should explain:
i) Does he have the option of taking the people with whom he is in dispute directly to court?

ii) Sir Basil is unfamiliar with ADR.
Explain to him how the various forms of ADR work, and how they might be appropriate in dealing with his disputes with;
a) Lady Golddigger-Healthy-Bowel
b) BURP
c) Raoul and Roya-Leyot Britannia
d) Potto Packaging

iii) Is it in Sir Basil’s interest to take all the parties to court? Explain to him the relative strengths and weaknesses of ADR.