What are the advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution by Mediation?
You are directly involved in finding the solution and negotiating your own agreement No settlement is imposed on you All negotiations during mediation are “without prejudice”, which means that if no agreement is reached by the end of the mediation you have lost none of your rights and remain free to argue your case in court if needs be. Mediation is private and you remain in control of your own position at all times. Speed. You can agree to Mediate your dispute at any time, but the earlier you do this, the more quickly settlement is likely to be reached. The cost is greatly reduced in comparison with pursuing the matter through the Courts or through arbitration. The Mediator can explore with you alternative business solutions that you may not have considered or which simply aren’t available through the Courts or Arbitration. It’s possible to re-establish a positive relationship between the parties once the dispute has been resolved. You have the services of an experienced professional
