Mediation  should be thought of as a conversation about the future, with the goal of reaching an amicable divorce  settlement that puts both spouses on the best path forward.

Working with egos and emotions is considered an obvious task for a Mediator and this responsibility is heightened when the parties involved are high profile individuals or global brands.

Virtual mediation has been a fantastic success and has enabled mediations to continue despite the pandemic.

Rule number one in any mediation? Don’t tick off the mediator.

“The biggest advantage of Mediation is that conversation/statements by Parties during mediation cannot be used against them in Court. This permits them to speak their mind without the fear of adverse consequences.”

Mediators from across New Jersey weigh in with tips for effective, resolution-oriented attorney-mediator relationships.

Mediation has been under-utilised historically as a means of dispute resolution in this area. Mark Blyth and Geoff Egerton think this is going to change.

The mediation process is built around the main aim of preventing misunderstanding from escalating to destructive levels. The goal of Mediation is to simply resolve conflicts as favourable as possible to parties involved.

Mediation has shown itself to be a powerful tool for bringing a speedy and effective end to cross-border disputes while preserving the commercial relationship between them

The advantages of virtual mediation suggest that it will be deeply embedded in the ADR landscape long after the pandemic is over.