Who chooses the mediator?
This is usually a matter of mutual agreement. If parties cannot agree on a mediator, Solent Mediation Group will appoint a suitable mediator if mandated to do so. The question is often asked, should the mediator be a specialist in the matter in dispute? The answer is no. It is more important to have a mediator who is trained and skilled in the mediation process. Because the mediator does not make judgements or give legal opinions on the matter in dispute, it is the parties who have the underlying knowledge of the problem and who are encouraged through mediation to reach their own resolution.
