Mediation is an alternative method of settling disputes which avoids the need to attend a Court or Tribunal. It can take place before or after proceedings are started. A successful mediation allows the parties to avoid potentially time consuming and expensive litigation. It is suitable for a wide range of disputes including those between commercial organisations, individuals, neighbours and employer and employee.
Nick Jutton is a Civil and Commercial Mediator and would be happy to discuss with you the availability of mediation and how he may help you, as a Mediator, in resolving your dispute.
Why Use Mediation?
Mediation has several advantages over the traditional adversarial Court and Tribunal system. Most particularly, there are invariably substantial savings in costs and time.
How Does Mediation Work?
Both parties enter into an agreement to attend mediation. The parties share the Mediator’s fees. The mediation takes place at an agreed location. Generally the parties stay in separate rooms and the Mediator passes between them discussing in confidence their case and taking such steps as he reasonably can to assist the parties to reach a settlement
What Types Of Dispute Are Suitable For Mediation?
Mediation is suitable for a vast range of disputes ranging from those between individuals (for example between neighbours) to disputes between large commercial companies.
Is A Settlement Reached At Mediation Binding?
Yes. Once a settlement is reached it will be put in writing with the help of the Mediator and signed by all parties. The agreement is then binding on the parties.
