Mediation service

Following successful completion of the RICS Accreditation, I act mainly for parties in construction dispute often required in any legal case as part of the pre-action protocol. As an evaluative mediator I am able to offer professional input to a case when in my sphere of experience which is something a standard mediator cannot do. A mediator is not a judge and does not provide advice to the parties.

Mediation is a voluntary process so all parties need to agree to take part. We can facilitate an “agreement to mediate” for both parties to sign which is effectively the T&Cs of the appointment.

This would be followed up with a Preliminary Conference as a preparatory stage.

Steps in a preliminary conference:

• · Meet both parties
• · Explain the process
• · Obtain information about the dispute
• · Check any conflicts of interest
• · Agree a timetable and venue for the mediation (could be a virtual meeting)
• · Confirm attendees (any legal representatives) all with appropriate authority to agree any outcomes.
• · Discuss any concerns either party may have about the process.
• Arrange the appointment for mediation.