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Free Legal EnquiryMediation is an alternative way of resolving disputes or claims. It provides parties with an opportunity to negotiate a mutually agreeable resolution to a dispute rather than having to resort to court adjudication. The mediation is conducted by a neutral third party called a ‘mediator’ who seeks to identify the parties’ interests (rather than their legal rights) and to bring them to a consent settlement that will accommodate those interests. The mediator is neutral and does not decide which party is right or wrong or tell you what to do.
The mediator facilitates communications, promotes understanding, focuses the parties on their interests and seeks creative solutions to problems that enable the parties to reach their own agreements.
Should you be interested in utilising mediation for your legal matter, then please complete your free legal enquiry form on the right, or click here.
The Advantages of Mediation:
(1) Lower Costs and More Flexible Results
In most cases, a successful resolution through mediation means all parties save costs. You also have the opportunity to reach more flexible solutions to suit your needs.
(2) Speedier Resolution of a Dispute
Mediation is usually quick - helping you to get an early resolution before things get out of hand.
(3) Greater Control over Outcome
Mediation gives you more control over the process and the outcome. This means that the agreement is more likely to be honoured.
(4) Privacy and Confidentiality
The mediation is confidential and any agreement can also be kept confidential by agreement.
Should you be interested in utilising mediation for your legal matter, then please complete your free legal enquiry form on the right, or click here.
Mediation is becoming more and more popular in resolving disputes.
Mediation can be particularly helpful in resolving:
- employment disputes,
- all types of civil disputes
- family law matters and disputes
- personal injury claims and
- commercial disputes.
The reality is often that no party in a dispute really wants to go to court, which is increasingly thought to be inflexible, uncertain and costly.
An answer is to involve the disputing parties in a process which is facilitated by a neutral third party, and which enables those parties to reach their own terms of settlement. This process is called mediation.
Should you be interested in utilising mediation for your legal matter, then please complete your free legal enquiry form on the right, or click here.
When should mediation be considered?
Because it is likely to be quicker and more cost-effective than the more formal processes of arbitration or litigation, mediation should be considered as early as possible after a dispute has arisen. It is particularly appropriate where a dispute involves complex issues and/or multiple parties.
Mediation can be implemented prior to, or in conjunction with, other forms of dispute resolution such as arbitration or court proceedings. While the parties must agree to participate in a mediation, that can be achieved by way of separate agreement or by a dispute resolution clause existing within a contract between the parties. Where privacy and confidentiality are important, mediation enables parties to preserve these rights without public disclosure. This often leads to more satisfactory outcomes for both parties.
Should you be interested in utilising mediation for your legal matter, then please complete your free legal enquiry form on the right, or click here.
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