Are you in dispute?

It is not always easy to accept that a situation has become serious enough to be called a dispute. Yet disputes and conflicts are a fact of everyday life in modern times. Whether they are disputes between organisations, individuals, businesses or families, the effects can be devastating. Unresolved disputes can consume considerable time and money whilst causing severe stress to those involved. Many individuals or organisations are reluctant to take the risk of going to court. Even those that do, can find the emotional and financial stress difficult to bear.

Mediation is a quick, cost effective way of resolving disputes and conflicts. It may also minimise the risk of conflicts in the future and can save or re-establish important relationships.
The National Mediation Centre is involved in :
· Assessing suitability of cases for mediation
· Arranging mediations.
· Providing advice and information services.
· Offering Law Society accredited training for mediators.
· Offers a wide range of training in conflict management techniques
· A Settlement Service

1. The National Mediation Centre was established in 1995 to help parties in all manner of civil disputes reach resolution and avoid court action. Staffed by professional mediators with a wide range of backgrounds, experience and expertise The National Mediation Centre offers a practical alternative to litigation.

WHAT DOES THE NATIONAL MEDIATION CENTRE OFFER YOU ?
The National Mediation Centre is one of the longest established mediation organisations in the UK offering a wide range of services to people in dispute.

Quality of Service
The appointment of a fully qualified experienced mediator can often break deadlocks in negotiations which may otherwise lead to litigation. Our commitment to excellence ensures that parties in dispute have the best possible chance of resolving their difficulties without damaging their relationship.

Business Focus
Commercial interests are often of critical importance to the parties in a dispute. At the National Mediation Centre we are aware of the fact that creative solutions to business problems are often made available with the help of an experienced mediator.

Control
The parties in the mediation themselves decide what settlement is appropriate for them. They retain control of the outcome and no decision can be imposed on them.

Cost effectiveness
Mediation is an extremely cost effective way of resolving your dispute, cost are based on the overall value of the case and are normally divided equally between the parties.

Confidentiality
Mediation is completely confidential which will avoid any adverse publicity.

Speed
Normally a mediation can be set up in two weeks, Our research has shown that disputes which are mediated quickly will stand a better chance of early settlement.

 

National Mediation Centre
23 St James Gardens,Ffynone,Swansea. SA1 6DY.
Phone: 01792 469626 Fax: 01792 650642
EMAIL: mediation@dispute.co.uk