The Benefits of Mediation
- Mediation is usually quicker and more cost-effective than other forms of resolution.
- Mediation gives the parties control over the eventual agreement
- The strength of disputants reaching their own agreement is that it is more likely to
succeed than imposed solutions.
- Mediation can take place at any stage of the dispute including prior to initiating court proceedings and might even avoid the need to go to court.
- Mediation is carried out on a “without prejudice” basis. That means it cannot be used in any further legal proceedings
- Mediation focuses on positive agreements and how to achieve better working relationships.
- Mediation can help to reduce tension, anger and misunderstanding between disputing parties.
