When should the appointment of a receiver be considered among the various alternative dispute resolution strategies available? An overview on receiverships, including the roles and types of receiverships, ethical considerations, qualifications of a receiver, and legal and equitable authority for the appointment of a receiver will be discussed. Procedural aspects, pre-appointment issues, the engagement of professionals, locating of assets, the receiver’s neutrality, funding of the estate, and how the appointment of a receiver can alter the dynamic of the underlying dispute will also be addressed.
