Dispute Resolution

Mediation

Description of the service ...

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a process in which parties appoint a neutral third-party to assist them in attempting to settle their dispute. The neutral third-party does not make a decision and the parties may terminate the process at any time. The whole process is confidential and without prejudice to either party’s right to go to court at a later stage. However, once the parties are encouraged to seek independent legal advice, and a voluntary settlement is achieved, the mediated agreement may become binding. Mediation will certainly involve less cost than litigation.

SUCCESS IN MEDIATION

93% of all mediations are settled there and then.
Many of the remaining 7% are settled later, the mediation having helped narrowed the issues in dispute
Of every 100 writs issued in the English High Court, only 3 come to trial. The money wasted before settlement is staggering.
According to one US survey of 142 large companies, it was estimated that these companies saved around $100 million in legal costs in one year alone (1992), by those using ADR.
Last year in the UK there were more than 50,000 racial and sexual discrimination tribunal complaints and a total of £3.88million was awarded by employment tribunals - a 20 percent increase on awards for 2000/01.

To find out more about our mediation and other Alternative dispute resolution services click here See our Code of Conduct

You can also contact us at Philmoore@cwcom.net or ideas@eurobell.co.uk