Mediating in the midst of COVID-19
In the midst of the cancellation of events, potential school closures, self isolation and quarantine periods, it is understandable that you or your clients may have concerns. However, don’t assume
about R3
Established by Julie Somerville, a lawyer with over 25 years’ experience resolving common law claims, in particular professional indemnity, medical negligence, public liability and institutional abuse claims. R3 Resolutions creates the right environment for those claims to be resolved:
quicker and cheaper than litigation;
in a way that addresses the real needs of the parties; and
by providing a way forward for parties to start rebuilding the future they desire.
mediation
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where parties work with a neutral and impartial mediator to resolve their dispute. The parties decide how the dispute is resolved, rather than a Court imposing it on them.
R3 Resolutions adopts a facilitative approach to mediation by assisting the parties to have the conversations that they have not previously been able to have, in an open and respectful manner.
more services
Not all civil claims are the same, particularly those involving high levels of emotion and trauma. Therefore, the resolution of some claims may need a different approach. R3 Resolutions recognises this by offering alternatives to a mediation.
facilitated early conference
These conferences often take place shortly after the complaint is first made and before significant legal costs are incurred.
expert conclave facilitation
Facilitating discussions to produce a report that assists the parties and the Court
moderated evidence gathering
Facilitating discussions between parties so an agreement can be reached for collaborative evidence gathering.
graduated
mediation
Combining facilitative and evaluative techniques to develop a truly bespoke solution to the resolution of the dispute.
latest posts
Keep up to date with all things dispute resolution.
Preparing for mediation – 4 common grievances, and what mediators think about them
Over February and March I have been running training seminars on getting the most out of a mediation. Most people agree that mediation is an effective form of alternative dispute
The mediation bundle: 3 reasons why it’s more important than you think
It contains gems of information for the well prepared mediator: providing insight on the potential psychological factors at play and enabling the mediator to get a head start on creating
“They won’t listen to me” … this phrase should set off alarm bells in a negotiation
Why? Because it indicates that there is more work to be done before fruitful discussions can take place. As discussed in my last post, feeling as though you have been
