Mediation, sometimes called ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) or NCDR (Non-court Dispute Resolution), is a flexible, cost effective and confidential process used to settle a dispute between two or more people, businesses or other organisations.
An independent mediator acts as an impartial third person to help the parties talk through the issues, negotiate, and come to a mutually agreeable solution.
You can mediate before taking legal action or while legal action is ongoing.
The team
Founded upon a commitment to social justice, Garden Court Chambers, first launched its mediation team in 2010. We provide mediation services as an alternative means of resolving disputes without the costs and pressures associated with going to court.
Our team of trained mediators will work with parties to find a mutually agreeable solution, allowing those directly affected to control the outcome of the dispute.
In our mediation team’s practices we offer a number of specialisms including
- Civil & Commercial including Wills & Probate
- Education & SEND
- Health & Social Care
- Social Housing, Land & Tenant
- Planning
- Employment & Discrimination
Whatever the subject of your dispute, once parties agree to mediate, the prospect of reaching a mediated settlement is a real one.
How much does it cost and who pays?
For disputes valued under £50,000 our team follow the Civil Mediation Council (CMC) fixed-fee scheme:
£5,000 or less: £75 + VAT for a one-hour telephone or video session, or £125 plus VAT, per party
£5,001 to £15,000: £320 + VAT, per party for a three-hour session
£15,001 to £50,000: £445 + VAT, per party for a four-hour session
Additional hours beyond the fixed session length are charged at £100 + VAT, per party.
Disputes of £50,000 to £100,000 our mediators typically charge a daily rate of £1350 – £1500 + VAT per party. The standard practice is for parties to pay and equal amount unless they agree otherwise.
Additional hours beyond the fixed session length are charged at £110 + VAT, per party.
For larger financial or complex matters our administrator will discuss with you before offering a fair fee option.
Our full fee structure and detail on legal aid fees can be found on our Fees & Legal Aid page.
Our team will help you navigate your dispute, preserve relationships and avoid costly litigation. To make an enquiry regarding our mediation services please fill in our enquiry form.
You will find us within Garden Court Chambers offices. Situated at 9 Carmelite Street we are just 5 minutes from Blackfriars Station.
‘Garden Court Mediation really went out of their way, both in the arrangements for the mediation, and on the day to accommodate the parties. We are very grateful and impressed that we were not rushed in any way, despite overrunning, and without that Settlement would not have been possible’
