Mediation Services

Mediation is a practical and constructive dispute resolution process aimed at assisting parties to resolve their disputes without the cost, delay, and uncertainty often associated with litigation. We assist clients with mediation-related services in a manner that is structured, confidential, and focused on identifying workable solutions. Whether the dispute concerns a commercial relationship, family matter, contractual issue, employment dispute, property concern, or an existing court case, mediation can provide parties with an opportunity to resolve the matter on mutually acceptable terms.

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We can assist with the following:

• Acting as mediator in civil, commercial, contractual, family, employment, and property-related disputes;

• Advising clients on whether mediation is appropriate in the circumstances;

• Preparing clients for mediation proceedings;

• Assisting with pre-mediation consultations;

• Identifying the issues in dispute and possible areas of resolution;

• Preparing mediation statements, position papers, and supporting documents;

• Representing or advising clients during mediation proceedings, where appropriate;

• Assisting with court-referred mediation processes;

• Assisting with voluntary/private mediation processes;

• Drafting settlement agreements arising from mediation;

• Reviewing and advising on proposed settlement terms;

• Assisting with the implementation of mediated settlement agreements;

• Advising on confidentiality, without prejudice communications, and mediation procedure;

• Assisting with disputes between shareholders, business partners, employers and employees, landlords and tenants, and contracting parties;

• Assisting with family-related mediation, including parenting arrangements and maintenance-related disputes, where appropriate; and

• Providing general dispute resolution advice aimed at resolving matters efficiently and commercially.