Mediation

St Ives Chambers are pleased to offer assistance with mediations in the form of both instructing Counsel to act as mediator or to represent parties in the mediation process.

Mediation is by far the most common method of Dispute Resolution. In the UK, mediation has a success rate of over 80% meaning that 4 out of 5 cases involved in mediation settle either at the mediation or shortly after. It is a flexible process conducted confidentially in which a neutral person (the mediator) actively assists the parties in working towards a negotiated agreement of a dispute or difference, with the parties in ultimate control of the decision to settle and the terms of resolution. The mediator’s role is merely to accommodate the parties in reaching settlement. Importantly, mediation settlements are not concerned with determining liability or assessing the legal merits of the case. Instead, the parties, with the assistance of the mediator, can reach an agreed solution which is tailored to their real needs and interests. Unlike Court proceedings, mediation is a private and confidential process.

St Ives Chambers has newly refurbished facilities available to host all parties for mediations and arbitrations as well as remote connection capability.

Parties will usually split the cost of instructing a mediator on a 50/50 basis. For more information or to instruct Counsel in relation to mediation please contact civilclerks@stiveschambers.co.uk.