What is mediation and how does it work?

Mediation resolves disputes without going to court. It introduces a neutral third party who spends time with both parties and tries to facilitate a settlement.

Mediation is a less stressful, less expensive and fast alternative to court proceedings. Mediators are not judges, nor do they provide any verdict on the case.

But they do provide a space for communication and build consensus between both sides, working to arrive at an outcome that both parties are happy to accept and move forward with.

Mediation is a confidential and voluntary process. It only takes place when both parties agree to mediate and sign up to complete confidentiality.

If a case does not settle and parties choose to proceed to court, details from the mediation will not be disclosed or used at any hearing.

The costs are shared between both parties and are dependant on the value of the claim.

Our mediation fees are very affordable, starting at just £50 and increasing in line with the value of the case. See our fee structure here.

We have found that around 80% of WMS cases settle. That is a very positive outcome. Just take a second to consider the savings in courts costs and benefit to parties for having avoided the stress and expense of going to court. If necessary, the resulting mediation agreement can be turned into a binding order by a judge.

All cases are different with different issues to consider. No one case is ever the same as another, and that is where the flexibility and adaptability of mediation is so beneficial to parties.

You can find out whether your case is suitable for mediation by getting in contact with us. A member of our panel will evaluate your particular situation so that you can decide whether mediation is the right option for you.