Common use of Method of handling Clause in Contracts

Method of handling. a The Disputes Committee may handle a dispute either in writing or orally. If the written procedure suffices, then the Disputes Committee will allow the parties to start a written procedure of reply and rejoinder. b During the handling of the dispute by the Disputes Committee, the parties may be assisted, at their own expense, by council a The oral procedure generally takes place within six weeks of the petition having been submitted. The parties will be invited in writing at least two weeks in advance. b The handling of the dispute is not in public. c The procedure involves hearing the parties in each other’s presence. d The Disputes Committee, if so requested by the parties, may allow witnesses and/or experts to attend the dispute proceedings, or part thereof. The Disputes Committee will grant a hearing to those it deems useful to hear.