Mediation for UK business owners
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Learn how Roger Levitt can help your business with your legal requirements and when disputes arise.
Business mediation is a procedure designed to settle conflicts between businesses by employing a neutral third-party mediator. This approach entails engaging in negotiations and achieving a mutually agreeable resolution, thereby sidestepping the necessity of litigation. The mediator facilitates effective communication and assists the parties in finding an understanding and business conflict resolution for their differences.
How does workplace mediation work?
Business mediation is a voluntary process that allows parties engaged in a commercial dispute to seek a resolution with mutual agreement, thereby avoiding further legal proceedings. It offers several advantages such as lower legal costs and a faster path to finding a resolution compared to pursuing court action.
During business dispute mediation, the involved parties have the option to be represented by their own legal advisors or handle the process independently. The mediator, who remains impartial, facilitates the proceedings without providing advice to either party. Their primary goal is to bring the parties closer together and guide them towards reaching a settlement.
Roger Levitt possesses extensive expertise in conducting business mediation, either by representing our clients or by providing a trained and accredited mediator. He has successfully assisted in settling over 75% of cases where he has served as a mediator.
What types of business disputes mediation can help with?
Businesses can encounter various types of disputes that can be effectively addressed through the mediation process instead of resorting to litigation. Here are some examples of business mediation scenarios:
- Contract issues
- Disputes between shareholders and directors
- Professional negligence
- Fraud
- Partnership disputes
- Construction disputes
- Property disputes
- Inheritance and probate disputes
- Trust disputes including TOLATA claims
- Disputes with public bodies
- IT disputes
How are business conflicts resolved?
Whether the business conflict involves business partners in a large global organisation or family business conflicts, the mediation process follows a similar structure. The parties involved voluntarily agree to participate in a single mediation session, and they may choose to have legal representatives present. A neutral mediator with expertise in business matters facilitates discussions and negotiations.
Typically, the mediation session lasts no longer than a day, and the goal is to reach an agreement between the parties during this meeting.
Business mediation offers several advantages. It can significantly reduce legal costs for both parties involved and can lead to a quicker resolution compared to pursuing lengthy and expensive legal action.
Confidentiality is a key aspect of business mediation. This aspect is particularly important when the dispute involves sensitive business information or when the parties involved aim to maintain their business relationship despite the conflict. The confidentiality of the mediation process ensures that sensitive information shared during the discussions remains private.
Business mediation provides a streamlined and confidential approach to resolving disputes, bringing potential cost savings, quicker resolutions, and the opportunity to preserve ongoing business relationships
How can Roger Levitt Mediation provide business dispute resolution?
Roger Levitt has extensive experience in mediation and UK business law. He can assist his clients who are involved in a variety of business disputes, providing expert advice every step of the way.
When it comes to family business mediation or resolving disputes within multinational organisations, Roger Levitt possesses the specialised knowledge and experience necessary to assist in achieving the optimal outcome.
Regardless of the complexity or scale of the situation, Roger Levitt can provide tailored mediation services to address your specific needs and help navigate towards a favourable resolution.
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