No one really wants to be in a dispute. We want you to move on and have a brighter future. That is why we think Mediation is a good idea.
One of our solicitors, Craig Ward of Lundie MSc TEP AKC CertCouns is a CEDR trained Civil Mediator. When resolving your dispute he will use his mediator skills to negotiate a settlement package for you. Often a much better settlement than going to court. As well as being a qualified solicitor, Craig Ward of Lundie has a BA(Hons) in Psychology as well as a Counselling qualification. His skill and expertise is at your disposal to resolve your dispute matter faster and more cost-effectivly.
What is Mediation
Mediation or Alternative Dispute Resolution is where a settlement is agreed between parties without going to court.
It is facilitated by the mediator and the parties themselves consider what options exist to resolve their dispute and what is best for them both. Mediation is all about movement and change:
- from a dispute position
- through considering their options
- Seeing the consequences if no settlement is reached
- to the parties agreeing together how they wish to settle
Essentially there is no correct way of mediation, as all mediations are different. It is a flexible process, steered by the parties, encouraged by the mediator, aiming to find solutions to their current dispute and if necessary, how they can work with each other in the future.
Mediation research conducted by Craig Ward of Lundie MSc
In February 2009 Craig Ward of Lundie conducted research looking at mediation in the Court of Protection. He found the majority of solicitors favour mediations, considering them more effective and less traumatic than going to court. And yet people still go to court to settle their differences. Craig concluded that litigation should be a last resort for many cases. There are some cases which cannot be settled through mediation and these do need to be decided by the courts.
Research Outcomes
“It’s cheaper than going to court and works so much better.”
“Gives you space to work out your problems…”
“…helps with understanding why parties get into deadlock, understanding how they can be helped to move on.”
“Mediation can help to prevent future problems…”
“Mediation does not have to involve all the issues, it can focus on just some of them.”
A Typical Mediation
- Parties arrive at slightly different timed slots at the mediation venue.
- The parties are shown to their own individual room.
- The mediator sees them in their room to settle them in and answer initial questions.
- All parties meet, under managed conditions with the mediator to go through how the mediation day works.
- Parties return to their own rooms.
- Starting with one of the parties (in their own room) the mediator begins helping them identify the strengths and weakness of their situation, This is repeated with the other party.
- The mediator then moves between the parties for the rest of the day, helping them understand their dispute, their similarities and differences and how they can reach an agreement which they are both happy with.
- At the end of the day the parties sign a settlement agreement.
Call us now on 020 7060 1210 to speak to us about resolving your dispute.