I am a mediator but I have also practised as a litigation lawyer in court since 1993.

As a mediator I specialise in the field of legal disputes-in particular

• commercial disputes
• employment/employee disputes
• and personal injury disputes

Mediation is a far faster means of resolving disputes than going to court.

It is also a more productive, humane and cost-effective way to resolve any legal dispute.

For individuals, mediation provides a voice, direct involvement and control over outcome that they do not have to the same extent in a court context.

For businesses, corporate’s, insurance companies and commercial lenders it can lead to much quicker resolution with significantly lower legal/transactional costs than a court process that can drag on for years.

Individuals and businesses can use legal advisers in the mediation process; legal advisers are often an integral part of, and complimentary to, mediation.

Posted by Paul Kirkwood, director of www.MNCRS.co.uk – Mediation, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Services.