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What is Mediation?
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Mediation is an effective means in settling disputes apart from litigation. The impartial and professionally trained mediator will assist all parties in undergoing negotiation and reach a settlement that is acceptable to all parties. The mediator will also assist in drafting the mediated settlement agreement.
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What are the advantages of mediation?
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Confidentiality: Information disclosed during the mediation and mediation provision is confidential and thus protect the privacy and best interest of all parties.
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Flexible arrangement: Mediation can start before any litigation or at any stage during the process of litigation. Also, the mediation process and settlement are flexible.
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Save time and money: You are not required to settle the dispute on the court, which avoid the huge legal expenses and uncertainty involved in process of litigation.
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Win-win solution for all parties: Mediation can avoid the stress and risk of the adversarial court system, which they can reach a settlement that is responsive to the needs of all parties.
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High level of execution: Mediation is a voluntary process which all parties make their own decisions on the settlement agreement. They will thus more willing to comply with the agreement.
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Relationship Improvement: Mediation can avoid confrontation and facilitate the reconstruction of relationship among all parties.
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What cases are suitable for handling with mediation?
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Mediation was applicable in most of the disputes, for example, commercial and financial, property management, or even disputes among peers and neighborhood. However, if the case is related to criminal, constitutional or legal rights issues, it is considered more appropriate to seek court judgement.
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