In mediation generally a third party is involved who acts as facilitator. In a typical mediation, there is always a win – win situation. Mediation comprises of an act of bringing two parties in a dispute closer together towards an agreement through alternative dispute resolution. It is a dialogue in which a neutral third party, the mediator, using appropriate techniques, assists two or more pairs to help them negotiate an agreement, with concrete effects, on a matter of common interest. Mediation applies to different fields, with some common peculiar elements and some differences for each of its specialities. The main fields of mediation include commerce, legal disputes and diplomacy, but other forms of mediation appear in other fields as well. In other words, mediation covers any activity in which impartial third party(often a professional)facilitates an agreement on any matter in the common interest of the parties involved. There are many benefits of mediation which should be explained to the clients early in the process.

1. Mediation
Mediation is a form of intervention involving process
in which a third party i.e. the Mediator assists parties
to a dispute to themselves resolve their differences.
Ownership of the outcome assists
in a lasting resolution
The interests of the parties, beyond
legal and factual issues, are taken
into consideration
Legal costs are
minimised
The uncertainty
of litigation is
removed
The parties make
their own decisions
There is scope to explore creative
and lateral solutions in a
constructive manner
Encourages
opportunity to
preserve
professional &
personal
relationships
Communication
between the parties
materialises in an
optimistic and rational
environment
The process is relatively speedy
and certain compared to court
proceedings
Benefits of
Mediation
Privacy is maintained
and the process is
confidential
Focuses on
future and
not past
Focuses on issues
and not people
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