Commercial Mediation
Commercial mediation for businesses
Commercial mediation involves finding solutions for disputes that arise within a business or commercial context. These disputes often concern the company's management structure or its employees, as well as disputes with suppliers and property landlords.
Disputes in your business distract you from its day-to-day operations and can add financial pressure if not resolved quickly.
If you are trying to resolve a disagreement in your business with your shareholders, partners, suppliers, or landlords, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of the most effective approach.
Our experienced commercial mediators can help you negotiate a solution without resorting to litigation, providing the professional support and expert guidance you need to navigate these challenging circumstances.
Our commercial mediation experience includes:
- Finding solutions to issues between shareholders, partners, family business structures and exit agreements.
- Helping resolve suppliers' disputes regarding contract breaches, supply chain issues, late payments, quality issues, and delivery.
- Resolving conflicts between employers and employees or disputes between employees.
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Why choose us as your commercial mediators?
Our approach is more than just words on a page - it's the essence of our CLEAR values. You can expect the following when you're dealing with our commercial mediation experts.
Pragmatic approach: Our experienced commercial mediators understand the impact disputes can have on your business and will guide you through resolving them with professionalism.
Client-focused: We tailor our mediation approach to your business and its unique circumstances, working towards a resolution that protects your business interests.
Holistic approach: If needed we can access a wide range of legal expertise within the firm.
Trusted advice: Higgs LLP has provided people-driven, legal excellence for 150 years which is showcased by achieving a 4.9* rating on Review Solicitors.
External recognition: The team comprises members of the Civil Mediation Council and is ranked by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
Meet the commercial mediation team
Matt Dudley
Partner - Commercial Litigation
Tim Jones
Partner and Head of Employment Law
What are the benefits of commercial mediation?
The mediation process is structured but allows for a flexible approach to resolving disputes. It involves bringing both sides of the conflict together to find a mutual understanding with the help of a qualified mediator, which delivers a more positive outcome for everyone involved.
- Confidential: The discussions and outcome of mediation remain confidential.
- Less stressful: Mediating is less stressful than going to court because it focuses on resolving the dispute in a way that works for all sides.
- Quicker: It's often possible to achieve a resolution in days or weeks rather than months or even years.
- Cost-effective: it is more cost-effective to use mediation rather than litigation to resolve disputes.
- Preserve relationships: mediation is finding a mutually acceptable solution, which usually means relationships can be maintained.
- Promotes open communication: Mediation fosters open communication, so it promotes mutual understanding between all involved.
- Creative solutions: Mediation allows people to explore bespoke solutions beyond the limits of legal remedies.
