Service

Practice Areas

Our interest and expertise lie in the following areas:

Community Disputes

Strata and neighbourhood disputes

Conflict management

Conflict within teams

Employment and workplace disputes

Professional services disputes

What You Can Expect

To be treated with respect and have your perspectives heard

To have your information kept confidential

To be clear about what the process is and how it works

To receive, prior to the mediation, a written agenda covering what the other party wants to discuss at mediation

To have the opportunity to put options through to the other party

To obtain a written summary of discussion points and agreements reached from the mediation.

What You Can Expect

To be treated with respect and have your perspectives heard

To have your information be kept confidential

To be clear about what the process is and how it works

To receive, prior to the mediation, a written agenda covering what the other party wants to discuss at mediation

To have the opportunity to put options through to the other party

To obtain a written summary of discussion points and agreements reached from the mediation.

Benefits of Mediation

Cost Effective

Mediation is very cost effective. Most disputes can be settled with just a few sessions at a more affordable cost than a lengthy and costly litigation process.

Quicker Process

Reliable statistics indicate 80% of disputes  are settled through mediation. It is a brief process without long wait times. Mediation is often preferred due to its efficient form of dispute resolution.

Control

You are the focus in mediation under the guidance of a trained mediator. You are empowering yourself to reach mutually agreed results. You have control over the way the dispute or difference is dealt with.

Collaboration

Mediation is a collaborative process; you can maintain or improve your relationship with the other party. Mediation helps participants focus on effectively communicating with each other.

Confidentiality

At all times the information disclosed during mediation is confidential. It can only be divulged with the consent of the parties to the dispute. Issues discussed during mediation may not be used as evidence in any judicial proceedings.

Support

The mediator acts as a neutral facilitator and supports you through the process. Mediators are trained in working with difficult situations.