Civil/Commercial

Our Civil/Commercial Mediation offers parties a chance to gain greater understanding of their dispute and limit the cost (in both time and money) of extended legal action.

Parties to a lawsuit are encouraged to explore and define the issues and communicate their interests and motivations. Once there has been a thorough opportunity to understand all of the circumstances, parties to a lawsuit are assisted with the development of a range of creative solutions that meet the interests of the parties. Parties will then be invited to evaluate the most attractive options and ensure that solutions reached are workable and practical.

One of the goals of the mediation is for the parties themselves to co-produce their own agreement that they all support. Mediators do not take sides, make decisions, or suggest solutions. The parties create and agree to this on their own solutions. No solution or agreements are imposed by the mediator.

Parties attend mediation, with or without their solicitor. Solicitors can play an important role in mediation by assisting to educate the parties, developing negotiation strategies, helping parties to speak persuasively, and developing a range of creative solutions.

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