Why mediate?

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Mediation is designed to be flexible, adaptable and applicable in many dispute situations…

You may have a neighbourhood, employment, family, personal injury or business dispute which is quickly escalating.

The truth is, conflict is a fact of life.

However, if conflict proceeds to litigation, the power in the ultimate decision and outcome is often removed from either party to the dispute and instead given to another party - whether it’s the judiciary or a jury.

That’s where mediation comes in.

Mediation provides the opportunity for parties to articulate the dispute together; to find common ground and identify and define issues central to the conflict, and empower the parties to resolve conflict in a mutually agreeable settlement.

You are given the power to resolve your conflict.

So what then is the role of a mediator? A mediator is an impartial presence in the dispute who seeks to improve communication between the participants of a conflict and facilitate negotiation.

You are assisted by a highly-skilled and experienced dispute resolution practitioner.

In short, mediators have four functions:

  • to create favourable conditions for the parties to a dispute;

  • to assist parties to communicate;

  • to facilitate the parties’ negotiations; and,

  • to encourage settlement.