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Practical guidance on mediation, dispute resolution and the alternatives to litigation.
When a tenant cannot agree to give up possession: can mediation still work?
A tenant who agrees to leave voluntarily risks being found intentionally homeless and losing the right to be rehoused. That does not make mediation pointless — but it does change what a settlement can look like.
Read more →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 documents to send to the mediator and what to bring to the mediation
What to send the mediator in advance and what to take with you on the day — the agreed bundle, the practical items, and how to prepare mentally for the negotiation ahead.
Read more →Why boundary disputes settle at mediation
Boundary disputes are among the most common cases referred to mediation — and among the most emotionally charged. Here is what makes them more involved, and why mediation often succeeds where litigation fails.
Read more →Landlord and tenant: why mediation beats 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. What a mediator is actually doing — and thinking — from the preparation beforehand through to the settlement at the end.
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
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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