Royal Dutch Shell Legal Director Peter Rees and CPR Institute President Kathy Bryan have co-authored a very good article called “How to Manage Disputes in a Flat World.” Much of its appeal lies in its emphasis on management of risk rather than resolution of disputes. And its premise is compelling:
Business is truly global, yet the legal function has not kept up. This is rapidly changing, and informed companies are getting ahead of the curve by taking a global approach to dispute management.
The article outlines steps that Shell has taken to create a global disputes function that establishes single-point accountability for the management of Shell’s litigation portfolio and discusses:
