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.

At Rothera Bray we can assist to resolve disputes in the following areas:



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Richard Bates, Head of the Dispute Resolution department and Partner at Rothera Bray

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, Equine Law Partner at Rothera Bray.

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

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 is a Partner and Head of Risk and Compliance at Rothera Bray

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

Kendal Litherland

Consultant

Kendal Litherland is a Consultant in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Ruth Ball is a Managing Associate and Head of Insolvency at Rothera Bray Solicitors

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 office.

Jade Belcher, Associate Solicitor

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 at Rothera Bray

Tom Barry

Solicitor

Tom is a Solicitor in our Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.

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Amrita Johal

Solicitor

Amrita Johal is a solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.

Millie Moreton

Millie Moreton

Solicitor

Millie Moreton is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution team and is based at our Lace Market office.

Jayde Pullar is a Senior Paralegal at Rothera Bray Solicitors.

Jayde Pullar

Senior Paralegal

Jayde Pullar is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution team and is based at our Lace Market, Nottingham office.

Eleanor Kivneen

Eleanor Kivneen

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.

Wendy Lawson

Wendy Lawson

Paralegal

Wendy Lawson is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Dispute Resolution department and is based at our Lace Market office.

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