Mastering the Mediation Joint Meeting: Your Opening Statement

Whilst never coming across anyone who looks forward to a mediation, the part most dreaded is the staring across the table at “the opposition” and verbally presenting an opening statement. It is however a really good opportunity to explain the impact the dispute has had and to give context to the legal arguments that have […]

Do I really have to mediate?

Mediation has become a more familiar word in Dispute Resolution. In fact, it is now the case in England and Wales that as part of any formal Court proceedings, the Parties must consider Mediation and potentially face cost consequences irrespective of the outcome of the case if they have failed to do so. With the risk of costs, […]

What is the role of a mediator?

Unlike other forms of dispute resolution, a mediator does not decide a case. It is for the parties involved to agree their own resolution. The parties are responsible for the terms of any agreement and it is their choice as to whether or not the matter is concluded at the mediation. The mediation is conducted […]

What happens at a mediation?

Mediation is a flexible process and the mediator will guide the parties through the process in a way to enable the parties the best possible opportunity of resolving their dispute. Whilst there is no set structure or order, there are some keys stages which can be expected in order to progress through the issues in […]

Tough negotiations? Be creative and bring in a Mediator

Tough negotiations? Be creative and bring in a Mediator Negotiations whether as part of a merger, an acquisition or a goods and services contract can involve  With so much at stake, both parties invest money, time and energy in trying to get a deal done and therefore it is hardly surprising that occasionally the deal […]

Top 10 things to know about Business mediation

What do you know about mediation? Did you know that it is becoming much more prevalent when looking at alternative dispute resolution options and it is even being set as the first option by the Courts to come to an agreement prior to heading to Court to litigate? The following top 10 things to know […]

To mediate or not to mediate? That is the question

The choice is yours. Decide how to settle a dispute on your terms or pass the decision to someone who doesn’t know anything about your business. What do you do? The majority of us would want to take control of our future and make a decision based upon our knowledge and the implications for us […]


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