What can be settled in mediation?

Answer

Mediation is a versatile and effective method for resolving a wide array of civil disputes, including professional negligence, personal injury, breach of contract, money disputes, bankruptcy, wills and probate disputes, trust disputes, charities disputes, guardianship disputes, land or property disputes, landlord and tenant disputes, neighbour disputes, intellectual property disputes, and defamation cases. It can also be a great way to resolve issues in family law such as child arrangements and splitting finances after a divorce. 

This process empowers parties to make their own decisions rather than having a judge impose a solution. Unlike in court, mediation allows you to agree to an outcome that you find acceptable and is typically much faster and less costly, saving both time and money.

In addition to being efficient, mediation provides a supportive and confidential environment. The mediator ensures that all viewpoints are heard, facilitating private discussions and joint sessions to guide the process constructively. 

Unlike the public nature of court proceedings, mediation is private, with the details of the dispute and the final agreement known only to the involved parties. Mediation also focuses on effective communication and collaboration, which can help maintain and even improve relationships, in contrast to the often adversarial nature of court battles that may damage relationships beyond repair.