This course covers the practical aspects of Mediation for Solicitors / Barristers and is designed to deal with the following;-Current Mediation Legislation including existing SI’s-The proposed Mediation Bill 2012-The practical aspects for Lawyers when considering Mediation as a means of resolving client issues-How to go about suggesting Mediation to clients and professionals representing the other parties-How to approach a Mediation session when directed by the court, and avoid the possibility of cost sanctions-How to prepare for it and how to effectively represent your client throughout the process-How to act in your client’s best interests while also signing up to a process designed to resolve/settle the issues-Provide an opportunity to be part of 2 role-play mediations. [Read More…..]
Embracing Mediation will help grow your Legal Practice – Lessons from America
Experience in North America has shown that lawyers who promote Mediation in appropriate cases build greater empathy with their clients, retain them more easily, are seen to be concerned with minimising their client’s expenditure, and thereby are paid promptly and in full. They also enjoy the added benefit of good publicity among the clients’ acquaintances and friends leading to a potentially larger client base. …[Read More…..]
How to get the Best Result from a Family Mediation or Commercial Mediation – Part 2
We can never over-emphasise both the importance and benefit of confidentiality in the process. By law and by contract – the Agreement to Mediate – a mediation is a settlement conference which forecloses later disclosure. Also, by the terms of the mediation agreement, the mediator, his/her notes, records, and work product cannot be subpoenaed for a later trial or deposition should the case not settle. Preserving absolute confidentiality is vital to the process. Likewise, mediation sessions are closed to all outsiders, including the press. This is not true, however, if the case is litigated in the courtroom. …[Read More…..]
