Qualified Mediators

Mediation is a simple, voluntary way of resolving disputes without incurring the kind of costs associated with going to court. It involves the appointment of a mediator and can be used by businesses and individuals in just about every type of dispute. By choosing mediation, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain - if your case does't get resolved, you can still go to court, but more than 90% of cases going to mediation get settled. We have our own trained mediator, Trevor Smith, in house, who will be happy to guide you and advise you throughout the mediation process.

How mediation can work for you

Mediation can be arranged in a matter of days and typically lasts only a matter of hours. Meetings are conducted in an uncomplicated, informal manner with the parties and their solicitors sitting around a table with the mediator to explain their case. The mediator then talks separately and privately with each party until a settlement is reached.

You have a direct say in what the settlement will be and control stays in the hands of the parties. Nobody imposes a decision on you - even the mediator won't offer an opinion.

And the whole process is confidential.

Costs

You will be made aware of the cost of mediation before you start and this will not change. If it results in early settlement this represents substantial time and money savings too.

To find out more, please contact Trevor Smith on 0191 261 5181.