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Will a Mediator force me to reach an agreement?
No, the mediator will not force you to reach an agreement.
A mediator’s role is to help the parties in dispute to communicate and find a settlement that each party can live with and move on.
A mediator holds a unique position. Everything said to the mediator is confidential. This means discussions you have with the mediator will be kept private and not passed on to anyone else without your agreement and this enables the mediator to work with you considering all of your options throughout the mediation process.
Your meetings with the mediator may include negotiation tactics, possibly some coaching on how best to proceed as well as assisting you in considering what the alternatives are if a settlement is not reached. The mediator will work hard to ensure that you have the best possible chance of finding a way forward and a solution when you commit to the process.
The benefits of mediation
Whilst settlements cannot be guaranteed, settlement rates at mediation are high. The process is flexible and in fact, the parties can find terms to agree that are best suited to each of them and not limited to those that a court might order as appropriate to the circumstances in law. This can be hugely advantageous offering flexibility in solutions and even payment terms.
Mediation provides you with more control not less. You make the decisions as to what to do, what to offer and if and when to settle. This will not happen in court nor adjudication. The mediator can be your reality check throughout and facilitate the communication and offers between the parties involved, making it easier to manage negotiations.
If you want to find a way forward and have a process that is quicker and cheaper than going to Court, mediation could be your answer.
For further advice and assistance please contact our Private Client Team on 01604 828282 / 01908 660966 or email info@franklins-sols.co.uk