How does Mediation work?

First of all the parties involved in the dispute need to agree to try mediation. Any person involved in the dispute can propose directly to their lawyers or to the other side that they would like to pursue mediation before pursuing litigation or even when proceedings have already started. The lawyers involved in the case may suggest mediation as a means of early resolution of the dispute. If necessary, the mediator may approach the other party to seek their agreement to mediation.

How do you choose a Mediator?

It is very important to remember that the individual you choose to act as a mediator in your dispute has the relevant training and experience. S/he should be fully trained and accredited mediator with professional bodies such as the Academy of Experts and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. It is also helpful if the mediator has a good knowledge of the relevant law and is capable of handling detailed information and complex situations and a good listener.

When is the best time for mediation?

What kinds of dispute are fit for mediation?

99% of disputes can be mediated. Disputes come in many shapes and sizes. They are as infinite as human relationships: property, employment, neighbours, contracts, marriage, company, commercial - are forms of human activity which so often produce conflicts and so often require mediation.

Does mediation work?

It is said that over 80% of mediation are successful. Virtually, no litigant could claim that they have more than an 80% prospect of success at a trial. On this ground alone, everyone locked into dispute should try mediation before litigation.

What happens at the end of mediation?

The mediator always has an overriding aim - to reach a settlement by the end of the day though there can be no guarantee that agreement will be reached. The mediator is there to help the parties to find a solution to their problem and develop their own agreement.