Why Mediation Works

It has been said that mediation leads to a sudden outbreak of common sense, because the aim of mediation is to solve problems, not find fault.

• It gets things of your chest
• It provides the equivalent of a day in court
• It gives people a chance to see their solicitors in action
• It is a chance to hear the issues and facts
• It unearths the real issues.

It works because it brings all necessary parties to the bargaining table where they can "realistically" evaluate their positions and safely explore settlement options. It works in settling over 85% of the cases in which it is utilized, including those where the parties have been unable or unwilling to negotiate, or have taken unrealistic or intransigent positions.