Practice area

Mediation

Mediation is an alternative dispute-resolution process in which parties seek an amicable resolution with the assistance of an impartial and independent mediator.

Scope of service

Each matter is assessed according to its facts, documents, applicable legislation, procedural deadlines, and practical objective. The available advisory, administrative, negotiation, mediation, litigation, or enforcement routes are considered together.

• mandatory and voluntary mediation
• employment, commercial, consumer, and lease disputes
• mediation in obligations-law disputes
• legal representation during mediation meetings
• preparing and reviewing mediation settlement agreements
• legal advice before and after mediation

Planning the process

The first review identifies urgent deadlines, evidence needs, available applications, and possible dispute-resolution routes. Where a formal process is required, the legal strategy is prepared with the complete sequence of the matter in mind.

This page provides general information only. A concrete matter requires a legal assessment based on its particular circumstances.