Mediation Sydney & NSW | Services

Sydney mediation is a voluntary process by which the parties, with the assistance of the mediator, systematically isolate issues in dispute, develop options for the resolution of those issues, explore the usefulness of those options and consider the alternatives with the aim of reaching an agreement that accommodates the interests and needs of the parties and has the effect of resolving the dispute or, at least, agreeing on some of the issues.

Many written agreements contain dispute resolution provisions whereby mediation is the chosen method of dispute resolution, or, is one of the steps in dispute resolution. Mediation proceedings are time effective and cost effective. Mediation can be held at any time before or during litigation. Mediation is not binding on the parties unless agreement is reached on the totality of the dispute, or, some of the issues in dispute. Mediation is confidential. Nothing said in mediation proceedings can be used in subsequent Court proceedings. Although there are some exceptions, that is the general rule.

A Court , in proceedings pending, may order mediation with, or without, the consent of the parties. Parties must participate in the mediation in good faith. Mediation Syndney proceedings are very successful because parties realise that a dispute can be quickly and relatively cheaply, resolved. It is the agreement between the parties which resolves a dispute referred to mediation, not a Court imposed decision.

Parties are required to enter a mediation agreement, which, amongst other things, identifies the dispute and the costs of the process. A mediator Sydney can help you settle this disputes in a timely fashion at lower costs. View the mediation agreement and the terms of mediation here.

Page updated: 12/21/2011