Is your dispute ‘over-ripe’ for mediation?
Not all mediations are equal. Most litigators have experience with disputes that settle early, on sensible terms, and with contented clients. Most also have experience with disputes which settle on the doorstep of the trial simply because the parties have run out of time, willpower, money, or some combination.
It is essential that parties and their advisers consider when a mediation has the best chance of success, and it may not be when you would think.
What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?
Many people think that mediation and arbitration are the same, but they are not.
However, mediation and arbitration do share some important features, that make them a more attractive way to settle disagreements than going to court.
Why this new legal practice?
I have recently established a new legal practice, intending to focus on commercial law and resolving disputes, without litigation if possible. I will now accept appointment as a mediator or facilitator to help parties resolve their disputes with fewer regrets. In this post, I explain why.