Costs
Clear before you commit
Fees are confirmed in writing before mediation begins. Private mediation fees are usually shared between the parties, unless they agree otherwise.
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Everything clients ask before starting
Search the questions, open the ones that matter to you, or describe your own situation and get a plain answer. If yours is not answered here, ask me directly — every enquiry is confidential.
Start with the answer you need
Three practical questions usually come first. Choose one for a clear overview and the relevant next step.
What will it cost?
See how fees are confirmed, who usually pays, and where to find the current rates.
View costsHow long will it take?
Understand typical session lengths and the timeframe for court-referred matters.
View timelinesHow do I begin?
Learn what to share first and what happens before a mediation session is arranged.
Start a caseTimelines
Often measured in weeks
Many matters take one to three sessions of one to three hours. Court-referred mediation is generally expected to finish within sixty days of referral.
Read detailed answersStarting a case
Begin with a short outline
Send the parties’ names and a brief description. Suitability and conflicts are checked first; the other party is then invited where needed.
Send a confidential enquirySearches the general, court-referred and private mediation sections together.
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Before you begin
Answers that apply no matter which path your dispute is on.
Which path is your dispute on?
Is your matter already in court, or are you looking to resolve something privately? Choose the tab that fits.
Still unsure which path fits?
A short conversation is usually enough to point you the right way.