We frequently achieve successful results for our clients at mediations.

Mediation is a voluntary dispute resolution process in which a qualified independent mediator is appointed to assist the parties in reaching a negotiated settlement.  As a process, it has huge advantages as a means of resolving disputes over the Court or an arbitration process.  Not least of which are confidentiality, speed, low cost and the fact that a voluntary settlement means that the problems and delays of appeals and enforcement are likely to be avoided.  It also has the advantage that an agreement reached at mediation can deal with and include matters outside the formal scope of the claim, for example in relation to future business between the parties.

As a process it has an extraordinary success rate and has gained a huge amount of momentum and popularity in the last few years.   We have the experience necessary to ensure our clients get the most out of the process, by agreeing an appropriate strategy for each dispute in advance, by ensuring proper instruction of the independent mediator, by full preparation of the presentation and arguments to be made at the mediation, and proper preparation of a draft form of settlement agreement to be signed if agreement is reached.

We are always quickly able to identify suitable independent qualified mediators for particular disputes, to draw up the appropriate mediation agreements, and to prepare and arrange the mediations, with the minimum cost and fuss.

Examples of matters in which we have recently successfully represented our clients at mediations include:

• a multi million dollar dispute relating to alleged defective manufacture of leading edge electronic equipment on behalf of a US manufacturer
• a multi million pound dispute between a property company and its former director relating to investments made in certain residential and commercial properties.
• a professional negligence claim against solicitors relating to negligent advice in connection with a commercial lease.
• a substantial claim relating to defective furniture and fittings supplied for a leading London restaurant and nightclub.
• a substantial claim for unfair prejudice and breach of directors' duties in relation to a substantial international software company.
• a claim against a company officer under a professional guarantee given to support company liabilities.
• a multi-party Will and Trust dispute relating to a multi million pound Estate.