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Civil & Commercial Mediation
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to help those in dispute
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find the best resolution
AccreditedNationally recognised qualifications with expertise in a range of mediation fields.
ProfessionalThe flexibility to meet people's needs in a manner that is professional, caring and discreet.
ExperiencedOffering a high quality, efficient service specialising in business contracts and employment claims.
CompetitiveProviding a straight forward and cost-effective way to resolve a range of disputes.
Professional and dedicated mediation and legal services for your work Employment Claims.
Professional and dedicated mediation and legal services for your Dispute Resolution claim.
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Professional and dedicated mediation and legal services for your Business Contracts claim.
Mediation is an effective way of resolving disputes without the need to go to court. It involves an independent third party - a mediator - who helps both sides come to an agreement.
Mediations are completely confidential and the information discussed within them cannot be used in Court or in any other legal action issued at a later date.
Mediation is a flexible process that can be used to settle disputes in a whole range of civil and commercial situations such as: Consumer Rights, Business Contracts, Criminal Litigation, Clinical/Medical Negligence, Personal Injury, Property, and Employment Claims.
Civil and Commercial Mediation suits all types of cases regardless of the value, because Mediation enables the parties to find a resolution without the cost of Court proceedings.
This is important as Courts often prevent parties from proceeding to a trial unless Mediation has been attempted. If mediation is to be imposed, it's better for the parties to attempt Mediation voluntarily before any Court costs have been incurred.
As the Small Claims track of the County Court prevents parties from recovering their legal fees in most cases, Mediation is now a fast and cost effective way of concluding small claims. With the limit for small claims now £10,000, there is even more incentive for people involved in disputes to try Mediation.
There is no fixed procedure at a Mediation as much will depend on the nature of the dispute and any requests by the parties.
It's sometimes the case that there is an opening Mediation session, at which everyone attends, followed by a series of individual sessions where the Mediator shuttles between the parties.
It is usual for the Mediation to be without prejudice and so anything said during the day can not be referred to in the future. This means that the parties can speak freely without fear that they may be caught out if the case ever went to Court.
Civil & Commercial Mediation is very successful and most disputes are resolved at Mediation meetings.
More often than not, an early Mediation is advisable before parties get heavily entrenched positions.
As soon as the parties exchanged letters setting our each other’s point of view and have had time to investigate any allegations, Mediation should be attempted. This is a voluntary process and will only take place if both parties agree.
Mediation is a confidential process where the terms of discussion are not disclosed to any party outside the mediation hearing. If parties are unable to reach agreement, they can still go to court. Details about what went on at the mediation will not be disclosed or used at a court hearing.
If the parties cannot decide on a venue for the meetings, then we can host the Mediation at our office in Blackpool or another suitable venue.
The role of the mediator is to help parties reach a solution to their problem and to arrive at an outcome that both parties are happy to accept.
Mediators avoid taking sides, making judgements or giving guidance. They are simply responsible for developing effective communications and building consensus between the parties.
The focus of a mediation meeting is to reach a common sense settlement agreeable to both parties in a case.
Both parties share the cost of mediation, which will depend on the value and complexity of the claim.
| Amount In Dispute | B |
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| £0 - £15,000 (3 Hours) | £475 |
| £15,001 - £50,000 | GET A QUOTE |
| £51,000 - £150,000 | GET A QUOTE |
| £151,000 - £300,000 | GET A QUOTE |
| £301,000 - £700,000 | GET A QUOTE |
| £701,000 - £1m | GET A QUOTE |
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