A better way to resolve legal disputes...
What is mediation?
Mediation is a forward thinking and cost effective method of resolving legal disputes and an alternative to stressful Court proceedings.
Rather than parties going to Court and a decision being imposed upon them, a mutually agreed third party, known as a Mediator, creates an environment in which parties who have different interests can jointly decide their own outcome.
The Mediator listens and helps the parties set their own agenda and find their own solution.
Mediation can take place in a location of the parties' choice (usually the Mediator's office) and at a date and time to suit the parties.
Why Mediation?
There are many advantages of mediation:
- Reduced legal costs
- Saving of time:
- A family mediation might take 3-5 sessions (spaced maybe four weeks apart) whereas a Court dispute over children or money might take 18 months
- The average civil mediation lasts for one day contrasted with contested Court proceedings of several months or even years
- The opportunity to reach an agreed solution which is acceptable to you
- The process is confidential
- By encouraging good communication, mediation helps to protect working or family relationships
About Notts Mediation
Notts mediation was set up by two solicitors who have many years experience of working in the Law, particularly Court based disputes.
They are firm believers in the benefits of avoiding a court battle to resolve legal disputes, and therefore trained as mediators, each specialising in their own areas.
Mediation can take place Monday to Friday in our Nottingham or Mansfield offices, whichever is more convenient to you. Other times or venues may be available on enquiry.
Clients are free to ask for sessions before work or in their lunchtimes at no extra charge.
Types of Mediation
Notts Mediation offers civil mediation and family mediation:
Civil Mediation
Civil Mediation can be used to resolve a range of disputes:
- Commercial/business/financial disputes
- Property/land - including landlord and tenant and boundary disputes
- Disputed Wills and Inheritance Act claims
- Personal injury/medical negligence claim
- Employment/workplace disputes
Family Mediation
Mediation is not suitable for all family disputes, but can be used:
- To resolve arrangements for children
- To allocate a family's resources on separation/ arrange for future financial provision
- To jointly determine what goes in any Court papers/divorce documents
How much does it cost?
A five session family mediation might cost each party £500 to £1000; the costs of conducting a family's negotiations in Court proceedings often exceed three times that.
The typical cost of a civil mediation is £500 for a half day and £1000 for a full day, which is split between the parties. This includes all preparation.
Please contact us for further information on costs.
For more information about the services that Notts Mediation provides please contact:
Pat Wright (Civil Mediator):
email: pwright@notts-mediation.co.uk
David Winnett (Family Mediator):
email:dwinnett@notts-mediation.co.uk
Nottingham office: 0115 924 2522
Mansfield office: 01623 645 868
