Mediation
Resolving a dispute without a courtroom — usually faster, cheaper and less bruising.
How we can help
- Advising whether your dispute is suitable for mediation
- Preparing your position and evidence for the mediation day
- Representing and supporting you throughout the process
- Drafting the settlement agreement so it is binding and enforceable
- Advising on the costs consequences of refusing to mediate
- Arranging mediators with the right expertise for your dispute
What happens next
- Tell us about the dispute and where it has got stuck.
- We advise on whether mediation is likely to help and what your realistic position is.
- We arrange the mediation, prepare you, and attend with you on the day.
Fees for this work
Fixed fee for preparation and attendance, quoted before you commit. Mediator fees are usually shared between the parties.
Common questions
Do I have to mediate?
You cannot be forced to settle, but courts increasingly expect parties to attempt alternative dispute resolution, and an unreasonable refusal can affect the costs you recover even if you win.
Is it binding?
The process is not — you can walk away. But an agreement reached and signed at mediation is a binding contract and is enforceable.
Will I have to sit in a room with them?
Not necessarily. Most mediations use separate rooms with the mediator moving between them, which many people find considerably easier.
What does it cost?
Far less than litigation in almost every case. A day’s mediation with fees shared is typically a fraction of the cost of a contested hearing, and it happens months or years sooner.
Tell us what's happened
Confidential, reviewed by a solicitor, answered within one working day.