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Court proceedings can take valuable time away from running a business. Mediation can provide an effective alternative to help you resolve any business disputes. A successful mediation may even salvage a trading relationship, enabling the parties to carry on trading together.
Business mediation is a process of resolving disputes between businesses through a neutral third party mediator. It involves negotiating and reaching a mutually acceptable agreement that may avoid the need for litigation. The mediator helps parties to communicate effectively and find common ground to resolve their differences.
Business mediation is a voluntary process to be entered into by parties involved in a commercial dispute, with the aim of finding a resolution to the issue with all parties in agreement and avoiding further legal action. If entered into early, mediation can be a cost-effective method of resolving disputes.
Benefits of business mediation
To preserve relationships between parties
Confidentiality, privacy and informality within the mediation process
Flexibility of solutions in mediation
A refusal to mediate can lead to the Court making an adverse costs order when the dispute reaches litigation
At Ellisons, we can assist in mediating business disputes concerning:
Shareholder disputes
Partner disputes
Debts
Breach of contract claims
If you have any enquiries please contact any one of our specialist team who would be pleased to advise you on your options. You can also contact your Mediator individually from ‘Our People’ page using the link below.
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