Alternative Dispute Resolution
Including Mediation, Arbitration, Expert Determination & Early Neutral Evaluation
Alternative Dispute Resolution offers parties the opportunity to resolve disputes without resorting to protracted litigation. The various forms of ADR can offer significant advantages over the court process by being faster, less expensive and more flexible. A number of courts have recognised these advantages and courts are now increasingly referring matters to mediation, in particular.
In contrast to court proceedings, which are open to the public, the mediation process is private and confidential and conducted on a "without prejudice" basis. Anything said or produced in evidence at a mediation session cannot be used in a later hearing, except in exceptional circumstances.
The mediator's role is to help the parties and their advisors to reach a settlement of the dispute. How the mediator goes about this task varies from mediator to mediator and depends on the nature of the dispute.
All of our members accept briefs to appear for and advise parties at mediations.
A number of members of our chambers are accredited mediators.
Our members have access to our purpose built mediation rooms located on the 3rd floor of Selborne Chambers.
Our purpose built mediation rooms located on the 3rd floor of Selborne Chambers.
