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Civil Mediation
Disputes can be stressful for everyone involved, not to mention the expense that comes with court proceedings. Civil mediation is designed to help you settle a dispute outside of court, saving you time, money, and reducing worry.
A civil mediator is an independent third party who can help you peacefully come to an agreement to resolve a civil dispute. At Setfords, our civil mediators can assist with all kinds of disputes, including property, business, and other matters relating to civil law.
Find out more about how our civil mediation experts can assist you below.
How can our solicitors help with civil mediation?
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Civil mediation for individuals
Civil mediation for individuals
If you are an individual who has a civil dispute with another individual or a business, our civil mediators are here to assist.
We can help you avoid costly court proceedings and come to a resolution that works for everyone.
We understand that the dispute resolution process can be daunting, so our mediators will explain the steps, your options, and possible outcomes to ensure you are fully informed and prepared.
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Civil mediation for businesses
Civil mediation for businesses
All businesses have contractual obligations. Whether these are with clients, customers, suppliers, contractors, or agencies, sometimes things can go wrong, or contracts need renegotiating.
Civil mediation is a more cost-effective, informal way to resolve these disputes without the stress and expense of going to court. Setfords’ civil mediators can facilitate discussions and negotiations, helping you and your business to reach a mutually beneficial resolution to any civil issues.
Civil mediation for individuals
If you are an individual who has a civil dispute with another individual or a business, our civil mediators are here to assist.
We can help you avoid costly court proceedings and come to a resolution that works for everyone.
We understand that the dispute resolution process can be daunting, so our mediators will explain the steps, your options, and possible outcomes to ensure you are fully informed and prepared.
Civil mediation for businesses
All businesses have contractual obligations. Whether these are with clients, customers, suppliers, contractors, or agencies, sometimes things can go wrong, or contracts need renegotiating.
Civil mediation is a more cost-effective, informal way to resolve these disputes without the stress and expense of going to court. Setfords’ civil mediators can facilitate discussions and negotiations, helping you and your business to reach a mutually beneficial resolution to any civil issues.
Setfords’ Approach to Civil Mediation
Finding the right mediator is important to ensure you get the best outcome. Our civil mediators are experts in this often complex sector and have many years of experience they will use to support you.
Unlike most law firms, we operate in a way that gives our lawyers all the support and flexibility they need to deliver a truly personal service at a surprisingly affordable price.
Our unique and flexible structure allows our mediators to work fully remotely, so they don’t necessarily have to be local to you in order to assist you. We offer a range of options for virtual mediation, as well as in person sessions where appropriate.
Civil Mediation Specialist Solicitors
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Rupert Bedford
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Samantha Jolliffe
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Civil Mediation FAQs
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What is a civil mediator?
A civil mediator is a neutral, independent party who can help parties come to an agreement or settlement over a non-criminal legal issue. Mediation always takes place in a neutral space, either in person or virtually, and is completely confidential.
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When do I need a civil mediator?
You may want to instruct a mediator if you are involved in a civil legal case and want to end the proceedings. You can use civil mediation prior to court action if you wish to reduce the likelihood of a legal dispute. Mediators can be used with or without the assistance of a solicitor. Often, they are used to simply help two or more parties to reach an agreement where they may not be able to on their own.
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What is a civil dispute?
Civil disputes are disputes that happen either between two individuals or an individual and an organisation, and do not involve matters dealt with through the criminal courts. The definition of civil mediation can encompass a wide variety of matters. Some examples include:
- Property disputes
- Wills and probate disputes
- Neighbour disputes
- Employment disputes, including unfair dismissal.
- Professional negligence, for example poor work done by tradespeople.
- Disputes over payment
- Breach of contract
- Defamation Disputes involving charities and nonprofits.
If you have a civil dispute and think you could benefit from civil mediation to help resolve it, please get in touch with Setfords today to see how our civil mediators can help.
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I’ve already started court proceedings, is it too late for civil mediation?
No, even if you have started court proceedings, it is never too late to start the mediation process. Not only can it save you time and money, it can prevent a judge from having to make a formal judgement to solve the issue. Indeed, the courts actually encourage mediation over court proceedings, and so are often able to pause the proceedings whilst mediation is going on.
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What happens if civil mediation doesn’t work?
If you cannot reach an agreement to your dispute through civil mediation, the next step may be bringing about a civil claim in court. We have expert solicitors who can help with this, just get in touch to find out more.
Speak to a Civil Mediation Solicitor on +443330601408
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