mediation

Mediation is designed to bring parties together with an independent third party, to see whether the parties can settle a dispute.  It is designed to save the costs and time of litigation and, in certain cases, allow parties the opportunity to resolve the dispute and continue to have a business relationship. 

Mediation can be organised relatively quickly and usually lasts about a day.  Fees for mediators are usually split between the parties and are fixed in advance.  The mediator assists the parties in their negotiations by helping the parties to define the issues in dispute and explore practical solutions to them.  Mediation is a purely voluntary process and either party can walk away at any stage.  The mediator has no power to force a settlement. However, if the parties do agree a settlement and the terms are put down in writing and signed by the parties, this becomes a binding agreement.

At Blake Lapthorn we not only advise and attend mediations, but we have many trained mediators in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution department. Partners Jeremy Irwin-Singer and Sue Jarvis are trained mediators for personal injury and clinical negligence claims, and many of our clients value this additional service we can offer them.

For more information please visit BL Resolve web pages or contact Jeremy Irwin-Singer on 01865 254206; email jeremy.irwin-singer@bllaw.co.uk.