Mediation is an effective form of alternative dispute resolution that offers a confidential and flexible framework in which parties can explore whether a dispute can be resolved without recourse to costly and protracted arbitration or litigation. It can often be concluded much faster than conventional dispute resolution procedures.
A properly managed mediation can give the parties a degree of autonomy and control over the process and its outcomes. This facilitates resolutions that are commercially sensible and preserves key business relationships between the parties.
Understanding that each dispute is different, we provide tailored mediation strategies to achieve the best practical outcomes for our clients.
Our lawyers offer specialist guidance and services for clients at every stage of the mediation process, including:
- Drafting dispute resolution clauses that incorporate mediation or other alternative dispute resolution.
- Agreeing the procedures, terms and parameters of a mediation, including advising on whether institutional or ad hoc mediation is appropriate.
- Selecting and appointing a suitable and neutral mediator.
- Preparing for and conducting the mediation, including in relation to court-annexed or mandatory mediations and advising on demonstrating compliance with mandatory mediation.
- Advising on and drafting enforceable, final and binding settlement terms.
- Advising on next steps to secure and protect your legal position if the mediation does not successfully resolve the dispute.
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Mediation is an effective form of alternative dispute resolution that offers a confidential and flexible framework in which parties can explore whether a dispute can be resolved without recourse to costly and protracted arbitration or litigation. It can often be concluded much faster than conventional dispute resolution procedures.
A properly managed mediation can give the parties a degree of autonomy and control over the process and its outcomes. This facilitates resolutions that are commercially sensible and preserves key business relationships between the parties.
Understanding that each dispute is different, we provide tailored mediation strategies to achieve the best practical outcomes for our clients.
Our lawyers offer specialist guidance and services for clients at every stage of the mediation process, including:
- Drafting dispute resolution clauses that incorporate mediation or other alternative dispute resolution.
- Agreeing the procedures, terms and parameters of a mediation, including advising on whether institutional or ad hoc mediation is appropriate.
- Selecting and appointing a suitable and neutral mediator.
- Preparing for and conducting the mediation, including in relation to court-annexed or mandatory mediations and advising on demonstrating compliance with mandatory mediation.
- Advising on and drafting enforceable, final and binding settlement terms.
- Advising on next steps to secure and protect your legal position if the mediation does not successfully resolve the dispute.
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Our Mediation team is externally praised for its depth of resources, capabilities and experience.
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Market recognition
Our Mediation team is externally praised for its depth of resources, capabilities and experience.
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