Mediation for Businesses
Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution. It can be used to resolve a wide range of disputes.
It’s usually offered as a method once you have received independent advice from a solicitor and where both you and the other side want to find a solution to the dispute.
Mediation typically consists of an independent advisor working with both parties to reach an agreement by asking questions that help each side to understand the issues and the options available to them for settling their dispute.
Mediation is a voluntary process. However, it is encouraged by the courts and if you should end up before a judge it could weaken your position or lead to adverse cost orders if you have previously refused the option of mediation.
Why use mediation rather than court proceedings?
The process can be quicker, less stressful and more cost-effective than attending court.
Higher settlement rates.
The process allows you to explore and discuss various aspects of the dispute and all available solutions.
You maintain more control of the process, rather than a judge making all the decisions.
It can help you to retain professional relationships by being less confrontational than court proceedings.
It can result in a settlement document that is legally binding and on an equal footing to a court order.
Takes place in a private setting so the result remains confidential.
We can help resolve disputes in the following areas:
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Posted 23 January 2026
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Posted 22 January 2026
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Richard Bates
Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution
Richard Bates leads the Dispute Resolution team at Rothera Bray. Richard is a litigation specialist and can provide a wide range of services to both commercial and private clients.
Caroline Bowler
Partner
Caroline Bowler is a partner in our Dispute Resolution team and an equine law specialist at Rothera Bray, which is the Official Legal Partner to British Dressage and The British Show Pony Society. She works from our Lace Market office and has been described as “one of the best equine lawyers” in the Legal 500.
James Carley
Partner
James is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution department and is very experienced in dealing with commercial and personal litigation matters.
Richard Hammond
Partner & Head of Risk and Compliance
Richard Hammond is a Dispute Resolution specialist and mediator at our Lace Market office in Nottingham. Richard is also a notary public, processing client documents for international use.
Kendal Litherland
Consultant
Kendal Litherland is a Consultant in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Nottingham city office.
Ruth Ball
Managing Associate & Head of Insolvency
Ruth Ball is a Managing Associate and the Head of Corporate & Individual Insolvency at Rothera Bray and is based at our Lace Market, Nottingham and Market Harborough offices.
Jade Belcher
Associate Solicitor
Jade Belcher is an Associate Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Tom Barry
Solicitor
Tom is a Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.
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Solicitor
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Millie Moreton
Solicitor
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Senior Paralegal
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Paralegal
Eleanor is a Paralegal in our departments for Dispute Resolution for Individuals and Dispute Resolution for Businesses. She is based at our Nottingham Lace Market office.
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