Generally not as the mediator doesn’t impose a decision. If the parties reach an agreement, it can be written up and signed. With legal help, it can also be turned into a binding contract or Court order.
Areas of Expertise
- Commercial Contracts
- Construction & Engineering
- Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
- Professional Negligence
- International & Cross-border Disputes
- Sports Disputes & Regulation
- Regulatory
- Property & Land Disputes
- Employment & Workplace Issues
- Children Arrangements
- Financial Remedy on Divorce/Separation
- Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (ToLATA)
- Wills, Probate and Inheritance Disputes
Mediation is one of the most widely used forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). It provides a private, flexible, and collaborative way for people or organisations in dispute to reach agreement without going to Court. The mediator’s role is to guide discussions, help clarify misunderstandings, and support both sides in finding practical solutions.
During mediation, a trained and impartial mediator helps the parties talk through the issues and identify areas of agreement. The mediator does not decide the case or impose an outcome but supports each side in reaching their own voluntary solution.
Because mediation is private and flexible, it is often quicker, less formal, and more cost-effective than litigation. It allows parties to retain control over the outcome and how the process runs. In many cases, mediation can preserve personal, family, employer/employee or business relationships that might otherwise be damaged through lengthy and divisive Court proceedings. Most mediations are completed in a single day, enabling parties to move forward quickly and with certainty.
At Trinity ADR, our barristers and accredited mediators bring experience across commercial, family, employment, and property matters. Many also sit as judges or arbitrators, offering a balanced understanding of both litigation and settlement. We create a safe, constructive, and impartial environment where all voices are heard, and realistic solutions can be explored.
Mediation — FAQs
Many mediations are finished in a single day. Sometimes complex disputes need more sessions, but depending on the circumstances of the case it is still usually much quicker than going to Court.
Do I need a solicitor or lawyer present at a mediation?
It’s your choice. Some people attend on their own, others bring their solicitor or have advice available in the background. Having legal input can help make sure the agreement is realistic and workable.
What kinds of disputes are suitable?
Mediation works in many areas, from business contracts, family arrangements, property, construction, workplace and inheritance disputes. It is particularly useful where people want to keep a relationship going, such as business partners, longstanding professional clients/customers, employers/employees or separating parents.
Contact Trinity ADR, where our clerks will discuss the case with you, help select a mediator with the right experience, agree timescales, set a date and make the practical arrangements that work for everyone.
Yes. Everything discussed in mediation is completely confidential and cannot be used in Court unless both sides agree. This privacy often encourages open and honest discussions.
Can mediation take place online?
Yes. Trinity ADR offers both in-person and online mediations using secure video conferencing, providing flexibility and convenience for parties in different locations.