CIVIL & COMMERCIAL MEDIATION
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If you’re locked in a dispute with another party then mediation might be the right choice for you.
What Is Mediation?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution, in which an independent third party helps to resolve a dispute to achieve a mutually acceptable solution. Mediation is an alternative to costly and time-consuming legal proceedings where there’s no guarantee of success.
I can carry out mediation for disputes including:
The courts are increasingly encouraging parties to think about mediating early on, both before and during the process of the dispute.
I am able to offer mediation either face to face, by telephone, and/or virtually.
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How Civil and Commercial Mediation Works
I can adapt my approach to suit your unique needs and the dispute at hand.
Step 1
I will assess the nature of your dispute with a view to arranging to set up a Mediation Appointment at a time and date that is convenient to both parties. Both parties must sign a “Mediation and Confidentiality Agreement” before engaging in mediation.
Step 2
I will ask you both to provide any and all documents central to the dispute along with your Position Statements. The Position Statement should set out your case which will be presented to the other party at the Mediation Appointment.
Step 3
Where possible I will hold a joint meeting with both participants, before you are separated. I will then speak to you individually to understand each perspective and help to resolve the dispute. At the conclusion of the mediation, where possible I will bring both parties together for a joint session to reach a mutual agreement.
Step 4
If mediation is successful, a Settlement Agreement should be prepared, setting out the terms of the agreement reached. Both parties will need to sign the document, which will bind you both to carrying out the terms.
I am accredited with the Civil Mediation Council and adopt the European Code of Ethics. I have been an independent and qualified practising solicitor with over 20 years experience in the field of legal disputes.
MEDIATE BEFORE YOU LITIGATE
Contact me today if you want me to help you resolve your dispute and in the process, save you costs and stress.