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Practical guidance on mediation, dispute resolution and the alternatives to litigation.
What happens if the other side refuses to mediate?
You cannot force the other party to mediate — but the law shifted significantly in late 2023. An unreasonable refusal, or simply ignoring an offer, can now carry serious costs consequences.
Read more →When should you consider mediation?
Most people think of mediation as a last resort — something to try when all else has failed. In practice, the earlier you consider it, the better.
Read more →What to bring to a mediation — a practical checklist
First time at mediation and not sure what to prepare? Here is a practical guide to what to bring on the day — documents, mindset, and everything in between.
Read more →Mediating boundary disputes: why they're harder than they look
Boundary disputes are among the most common cases referred to mediation — and among the most emotionally charged. Here is what makes them difficult, and why mediation often succeeds where litigation fails.
Read more →Landlord and tenant disputes: why mediation works better than the tribunal
Tribunal proceedings for landlord and tenant disputes are slow, stressful and often produce outcomes neither party wants. Mediation offers a faster, cheaper and more flexible alternative.
Read more →What does a mediator actually do all day?
For most people, a mediation day is unlike anything they have experienced before. Here is an honest account of what a mediator is doing — and thinking — throughout the process.
Read more →Why most mediations settle late in the day
Most mediations settle in the afternoon — sometimes the late afternoon. Here is why, and what that means for how you should approach the day.
Read more →The without prejudice rule: what it means in mediation
The without prejudice rule is one of the most important and most misunderstood concepts in dispute resolution. Here is what it means, how it applies in mediation, and why it matters.
Read more →The true cost of going to court — and why the number surprises most people
Most people significantly underestimate the cost of civil litigation. Here is what it actually costs to take a dispute to trial — and why the number is almost always higher than people expect.
Read more →When mediation isn't suitable
Mediation is not right for every dispute. Here is an honest account of the cases where it is unlikely to help — and what the alternatives might be.
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