An insight into mediation as a relatively new method of dispute resolution. This presentation will outline the potential benefits of using a mediator to seek a resolution to a dispute rather than the traditional reference to the courts.

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The BusinessJourney
No.8
3 February 2015

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Welcome
Martin
Edgar

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Opportunities to reduce your
occupational costs Martin Edgar
Edgar Property Solutions

4. Arbitration

5. Mediation

6. Mediation – the new kid on the block
• The principles of mediation
• The advantages of mediation over litigation
• Mediation – “the only method of dispute resolution that truly
takes account of the way we make decisions”

7. Mediation Principles
• Voluntary
• Without Prejudice
• Confidential

8. The Mediation Process

9. Advantages of mediation v litigation
• Preserving the business relationship
• Speed
• Cost (monetary / emotional)
• Confidentiality
• Avoids setting a precedent
• Creative Solutions
• Control / Client involvement
• No lose option
• Choice of mediator
• High success rate

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“The only method of resolving a dispute that truly accounts for
the way we make our decisions.”

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• 80% emotional 20% logic
• Arbitration / Court – Win / Lose scenario
• Mediation – Win / Win scenario

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