Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) | Mediation

Mediation is a form of ADR where a neutral third party assists the parties to try and reach a mutually agreeable resolution. In Mediation, Parties retain the highest degree of control over proceedings.  The Mediator does not suggest a settlement or make a judgement. Instead, they facilitate discussions between the Parties, encouraging them to find common ground. Ultimately, it is the decision of the Parties whether or not the dispute is resolved and the details of that resolution.

Mediation offers a number of benefits and advantages for both parties

More Cost-Effective 

Litigation and trials are expensive for both parties. Mediation offers an option to resolve the dispute on the parties’ own terms as opposed to incurring the costs of lengthy litigation.

Less Time-Consuming 

Mediation may also lead to a faster outcome than a trial. Mediation can be set up at the parties’ convenience, via video conference or in person, rather than by a busy court schedule as court dockets continue to be inundated by a high volume of cases.

Flexible Outcomes

The range of potential outcomes available to parties in mediation endless and controlled by the parties involved in the dispute. Mediators are experienced in encouraging the parties to explore creative settlement options.

Risk Management

It is up to the party, and the party alone, whether or not they resolve their dispute. When litigating a case, important legal rulings can be decided by the judge, and in the event of a jury trial the dispute will be resolved by complete strangers.

Confidentiality

What happens in mediation, stays in mediation. 

Mediation proceedings and outcomes are confidential.