Co-mediation in commercial disputes

Co-mediation in commercial disputes

Using two mediators to resolve a dispute offers numerous advantages and can be particularly beneficial in cases involving different cultures. A dispute involving parties from diverse backgrounds can be harder to mediate because of the risk of misinterpretation of...
Why miss an opportunity – prepare the mediation

Why miss an opportunity – prepare the mediation

The aim of this article is to assist the Parties, and their legal representatives, to shift the focus from legal issues and prepare for mediation in order to find a resolution. 1. For the Party in dispute to consider. Realism; what do you need to achieve? What...
Different Styles of Mediation

Different Styles of Mediation

There are a number of different mediation processes that an experienced mediator can use to resolve a dispute. In most commercial disputes, either facilitative or evaluative mediation is used, with a less common third option of transformative mediation. We look at the...
GTDT Mediation – Introduction

GTDT Mediation – Introduction

History Mediation is the most popular of a range of dispute resolution methods covered by the acronym ‘ADR’: alternative dispute resolution. The terminology here can be somewhat confused. Some say that ADR stands for ‘alternative dispute resolution’ (ie, an...