We use a variety of approaches to dispute resolution. We listen to the parties. We understand the context of the dispute. We consider the relationships. We consider safety issues.
We consider the best ADR methods to suit the parties and the context such as conferencing, mediation, or conciliation.
We work with the parties – and their advisers – to achieve an outcome that works for the parties.
How do you organise a mediation?
Ideally, parties should jointly agree for us to convene a mediation. However, if there are barriers to communication between parties, we can arrange to invite other parties to participate in mediation on behalf of the initiator.
Generally, the cost is shared equally but it is up to the parties to decide how the cost is shared.
If both parties have legal representation, we prefer that you jointly instruct Adam through his practice at 3 Shell Chambers.
How do you conduct a mediation?
Preliminary tasks include confirming a mutually convenient time and location, completing the intake form, and reading and acknowledging the mediation agreement. This includes an overview of the mediation process and the confidentiality agreement.
An intake session is conducted separately with each party prior to the mediation. In some cases, it is helpful for each party to provide a written outline of their key issues to the mediator – and by agreement, to the other party.
On the agreed date, the parties convene in person, by videoconference, or teleconference. The mediator guides the discussion, the process, and manages the time.
In consultation with the parties, a mediation can be conducted with the parties in the same space with the mediator, or by shuttle with the the mediator moving between the parties in separate physical or virtual spaces.
Where do you conduct mediations?
Mediations can be done in person, by videoconference or teleconference – or as a hybrid of these modes.
All Mediations can:
- provide a conference location in the Adelaide CBD
- hire a conference location (at cost)
- attend at a suitable location provided by the parties (e.g. lawyer’s office, workplace, conference rooms).