Areas in which ADR works Almost all disputes-Commercial, Civil, Labour and Family disputes in respect of which the parties are entitled to conclude a settlement, can be settled by ADR procedures. ADR techniques have been proven to work in the business environment, especially in respect of disputes involving joint ventures, construction projects, partnership differences, intellectual property rights, personal injury and product liabilities. ADR techniques also can work in professional liability, real estate, securities, contract interpretation and performance and insurance coverage. *********