Mediation is an extremely effective means of resolving disputes, often at an early stage before litigation has commenced. It is becoming increasingly popular as clients see the following huge benefits:

• Arrangements can be made quickly and at short notice
• Mediation takes place in private
• The process is without prejudice. Things said in mediation cannot be referred to later in Court
• The parties retain control over their dispute
• A Mediator can suggest practical non-legal solutions which a Judge could not sanction
• The process is purely voluntary and consensual
• Court delays are avoided
• A good Mediator will be a good listener. An angry, hurt or disaffected party will feel that he or she has had a fair hearing
• Confrontation at Mediation is kept to a minimum
• Less stress
• maintaining the relationship of the parties
• Low and capped costs
• Speedy resolution
• High success rate

Oliver trained with the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) and can guide you or your company through the mediation process acting on your behalf. He also mediates disputes.