Disputes can be incredibly disruptive to our lives, whether they occur in the workplace, in business, or between friends and family.
These disputes can end up before the courts – an expensive, time-consuming and stressful process that takes control out of the hands of the parties and instead requires a judge to make a binding decision. It can be a painful process for all involved, even for the party that wins their case in the end.
But this is not the only way to resolve a dispute. When properly mediated, disputes can be ended in a way that is measured, creative, gives the parties control and – where appropriate – could restore relationships rather than break them down further.
Mediation is a form of assisted negotiation. Our mediators will facilitate discussions between the parties, acting impartially and neutrally to assist the parties to communicate, express their opinions and needs and reach an agreement that all parties can move forward with.
Mediation is a flexible process. Usually taking place over a full or half day, our mediations take place at the University of Lincoln campus as a neutral ground. With the assistance of our mediators, parties can achieve outcomes that would not be possible through the courts. It is a cost-effective process, with around 93% of disputes being settled either on the day of the mediation or shortly after.
Our mediator will guide you through the process, which will always remain confidential between the parties. Nothing that is discussed or offered during the mediation will be binding on either party until such time as an agreement is reached, recorded and signed in the form of a settlement agreement or draft consent order.
Our team of mediators are all trained and accredited with either the Civil Mediation Council or Family Mediation Council. We have experience to deliver civil, commercial, workplace or family mediations to suit the nature of your dispute.
While it is not necessary for a mediator to be a specialist in the area of law or fact relevant to your dispute, our team of mediators have a very broad range of practice experience and research specialisms which we can draw upon where needed. If you would like to discuss your dispute with us, please reach out to our team via the email address below and we will help to find the mediator best placed to assist you.
Our team are well equipped to assist with any civil or commercial dispute, or a dispute arising within the workplace or between members of the family. Most disputes are suitable for mediation, so please do reach out to us with details of the issue and we can advise further.
If your case involves criminal law, fraud or allegations of serious dishonesty then mediation may not be the best course of action for your situation. Similarly, if your case involves a contract which requires parties to resolve disputes in a very specific way, equally it may be more appropriate for you to pursue that course of action first. When in doubt, speak to our team.
Our fees are intended to provide a realistic and affordable alternative to expensive litigation.
If your dispute is valued at under £50,000, we may be able to provide mediations in line with the Civil Mediation Council’s Fixed Fee Scheme. Details of this scheme and the rates can be found here: Fixed Fee Scheme — Civil Mediation
However, in our experience, mediations have the greatest chances of success when run for a full or half day. Our half-day and full-day rates are below. These fees assume that the mediation will take place either at the University of Lincoln or online:
| Mediation Service | Fees Per Party | Length of Session |
|---|---|---|
| Half day mediation | £445+VAT* |
Four hours |
| Full day mediation | £800+VAT* |
1 day (9:30am - 5pm) |
Additional hours are charged at £100+VAT per party
*Please note that additional charges and expenses may apply if the mediator is required to travel and/or where a third party venue is requested.
If your case is valued at over £50,000, is particularly complex, requires extensive pre-reading and/or is a complicated multi-party dispute, we may need to provide an alternative quote for the mediation to reflect the additional preparation time needed or to cover additional mediators being appointed to the case.
Please contact us for a bespoke quote for a higher value or complex mediation. We can also provide a ‘contract scheme rate’ for organisations who wish to appoint us to provide regular mediation services.
For a free, no obligation discussion.
Please call +44 (0)1522 835166, or email
Our trained staff operate under the European Code of Conduct for Mediators.
Please get in contact if you are not happy with any part of the service you receive from us or if you want to make a complaint and we will do our best to put things right. Law School Mediation Service Complaints Procedure.
