How Fixed Fee Mediation Can Control Costs In Business Disputes
In farming families, the lines between the personal and the professional can often blend, making disputes all the more difficult to manage. When a dispute escalates, Court proceedings can become incredibly costly and emotionally fraught, which can make managing the farm extremely hard.
Richard Howells, Director and Head of Inheritance and Trusts Disputes at JCP Solicitors, explains how fixed-fee mediation can help to find an efficient – and cost-effective – resolution to a business dispute for in agricultural partnerships.
What Is Fixed-Fee Mediation?
Fixed fee mediation is a dispute resolution service in which all parties pay a pre-agreed fee for a neutral mediator’s support. The mediator will help you to find a solution to the issue and avoid Court proceedings, as going to Court can be long drawn-out and extremely expensive.
Whether the dispute revolves around inheritance and probate, partnership and shareholder fallouts, questions of proprietary estoppel, professional negligence, boundary disputes, property and buildings, landlord and tenant agreements, contractual issues or other agricultural disputes, a mediator can discuss the issue in an open and honest manner to find an efficient solution.
Choosing a fixed-fee option keeps costs transparent, and means you can scale the amount of mediation support you need based on the scope of your claim.
Why Choose Mediation For Your Business Dispute?
With over 20 years’ experience as a litigation Solicitor, Richard Howells’ approach to mediation ensures the solution works for everyone. By taking the mediation route instead of going to Court, all parties can make their voices heard and have their dispute resolved in a practical, far less confrontational style.
In farming families, disagreements can sometimes run deep, and may be based on compounding issues. Choosing fixed-fee mediation ensures conflicts are resolved in a way that lets you continue to work together, whilst also protecting the family from the emotional and financial strain of going to Court.
What Can You Expect From the Mediation Process?
It may be surprising to learn that most disputes are resolved in a single day.
During mediation, Richard will listen to all parties, help you explore all possible solutions, ensure discussions remain constructive, and find a mutually beneficial outcome. Richard keeps mediation sessions efficient and focused, offering in-person and online sessions to suit your needs.
For specialist mediation support, JCP Solicitors can help. Contact Richard Howells, Director and Head of Inheritance and Trusts Disputes, on richard.howells@jcpsolicitors.co.uk or 01267 248981.