We produce reports as part of mediation and also act as Mediator in a wide range of issues including claims for Loss of Earning / Breach of Contract / Company and Business Valuations / Matrimonial / Business Interruption
Effective Mediation
Statistics show a success rate for mediation averaging 80%
Mediation is effective
Solutions when parties are willing but stuck
Mediation is effective as a preventative intervention early in a conflict
It avoids public litigation
Mediation improves communication, narrows outstanding issues, defuses emotions and defines areas of agreement
It is a bespoke process geared towards the circumstances of each dispute that are agreed in advance. The Mediator may be neutral or be more structured using an arbitration model
Mediation Act 2017
Solicitors and Barristers required to offer Mediation to their client’s before Court Proceedings begin
When Court Proceedings are lodged, Parties obliged to confirm that they have been advised about the Mediation Option and have considered it
Aim of Legislation is to reduce pressure on Courts and Legal Costs for Parties
A Judge can invite Parties to Consider Mediation even after Proceedings have commenced
The Legislation refers to Mediation Codes of Practice/Confidentiality/Mediator Report to Court/Effect of Mediation on Limitation and Prescription Periods
Adjourning Court Proceedings to Facilitate Mediation etc
