Mediation offers parties involved in civil and commercial disputes a sensible and practical alternative to the conventional litigation route.

ADR Group's Civil and Commercial Mediation service is not a substitute for legal advice; it is a process whereby highly qualified and professional mediators provide a forum for proactive, informed and fair negotiations. This enables parties to develop their own workable settlement supported by the appropriate legal information.

Litigation is the traditional approach most often used by parties involved in civil or commercial disputes as a proven method with a definitive outcome.

However the route to achieving that outcome has a number of draw-backs:

• It is often costly, both financially and in terms of organisational stress
  
• Time consuming for individuals across different parts of the organisation
  
• The outcome will usually be based on a strict interpretation of applicable laws
  
• The interests and needs of the parties are seldom addressed by this conventional approach

• Economic and business factors are not able to be considered by the court

By contrast, throughout the civil and commercial mediation process, the  decision-making rests with the parties. ADRg Accredited Civil and Commercial Mediators assist in identifying issues and information needs, reducing obstacles to communication, exploring alternatives and focusing on the needs and interests of those most affected by the dispute. Unlike court proceedings, mediation involves the direct participation of the parties, who often work alongside instructed legal representatives.

Professionalism, integrity and impartiality are key qualities of the ADRg Civil and Commercial Mediation Service. ADRg Mediators are recruited from specialist professional backgrounds and from one of the largest panels of fully accredited mediators in the UK, including many leading names in Europe. We are able to make sure you are offered the right mediator in terms of experience, location and cost for your dispute.

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