Business Mediation

Business mediation

We provide mediation resources on a completely confidential, professional basis in relation to all forms of commercial disputes.

What is mediation?

In mediation you work with a trained specialist to identify the issues and problems and work on mutually acceptable solutions that maintain the integrity of the business. The mediator helps you develop fair and equitable results. The mediator draws on his experience and training to help you choose the solutions that meet everyone's needs. The outcome must be mutual and acceptable to all parties. The mediator involves all the parties in the process and helps them work for the common good rather than one individual "winning" at the expense of the others.

Why mediate?

1. Speed - Generally three to six sessions of one hour each are sufficient to resolve most cases. In complex urgent cases we can contract for a one day session subject to parties and mediator availability. We also offer a fixed price 3 hour mediation which we have found to be very successful in suitable cases.

2. Expense - You jointly pay for an average three to six sessions with a mediator with a potential saving of thousands of pounds in individual legal fees for a dispute resulting in Court/tribunal proceedings.

3. The dignity of reaching your own agreed solutions rather than having an uncertain result imposed upon you in contested proceedings.

About Leonard Gray Mediation

1. Leonard Gray Solicitors has practiced in the county town of Chelmsford for over one hundred years. The firm continues to be at the forefront of local legal services and is fully supported by the best available computerised network and I.T. system.

2. The Leonard Gray Centre for Family Mediation was opened in 1996 and building on its success now offers comprehensive mediation services for any type of suitable dispute.

3. We are pleased to introduce Leonard Gray Commercial and Business Mediation. Professional advisers should be aware of this service which may assist their client to a swift and economic resolution of disputes.

Examples of mediated disputes

A. SEXUAL HARASSMENT DISPUTES

Where it is essential that confidentiality is maintained in the interest of the parties. Court/Tribunal hearings avoided to protect the business or institution and complainant.

B. EMPLOYMENT/REDUNDANCY ISSUES OR DISPUTES

Where sensitivity and mediation can help retain the respect and co-operation of employees and therefore limit damage to business confidence.

C. FARMING COMPANIES

Where generations of effort and work can be lost in a family dispute between the differing interests of family members.

D. EDUCATION

Where teaching staff and governors are in dispute but both share common interest in maintaining school reputations.

E. OTHER

We will be pleased to consider mediating any personal or commercial dispute so please contact Jo Walker to discuss if you are in doubt.

Contact

If you would like further information please do not hesitate to contact Jo Walker by telephone, email or fax. Telephone: 01245 264764

Fax: 01245 490728