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Why Use Mediation?
Most people involved in a dispute wish to avoid the unpredictable outcome of court action.
 
Mediation is a way of resolving disputes in private without going to court. It is recognised as an effective alternative to more lengthy, costly and adversarial approaches to dispute resolution.
 
Mediators are impartial. They do not judge or give advice but facilitate a settlement between the parties.
 
Benefits of Mediation
  • Settlements are achieved in about 85% of cases
  • Savings in costs, stress and management time
  • Essential ongoing relationships can be preserved without ‘losing face’
  • Mediation is private and discussions are ‘without prejudice’ to current or future litigation
  • Settlements do not set precedents for future disputes
  • Even if no settlement is reached, the process provides insights into strategies useful for all areas of negotiation and dispute resolution