The three most common methods of dispute resolution in 2019 changed significantly from last year with the addition of arbitration and litigation. The top three methods were:
1. Party-to-party negotiation
2. Arbitration
3. Litigation
For the third year in a row, party-to-party negotiation remains the leading method to solving disputes. Last year's report noted the surprising fact that arbitration was not listed in the top three most common methods of dispute resolution in light of its strong and continuing growth in Continental Europe, notably in Paris. However, this year arbitration made its way up the list. New to the list for 2019 is litigation, which is also new to the list for North America.