This guide outlines how to resolve commercial disputes.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\nDownload Now<\/a> <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n If you and the other party to a commercial dispute decide to try commercial mediation to resolve it, you will want to know about the mediation process. Importantly, there are no rigid procedures required. Instead, both parties will simply agree to a mediator and decide what the mediation process will look like. However, there can be some common steps within a mediation. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The two meeting stages (initial and private) are primarily in place to allow the mediator to understand the issues in the commercial dispute. Usually, you, the other party and the mediator will have your own meditation rooms. There may also be a central room for all parties to meet in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The initial meeting in the commercial mediation process is like an introductory meeting and will take place in the central room if there is one. Here, you, the other party, your dispute lawyers<\/a> and the mediator will meet. If you do not have a legal representative, you may choose a family member or friend to accompany you. In this meeting, the mediator will explain that the mediation process is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n During this first meeting, you and the other parties will present your opening statements. These may also be known as position statements and can be done by either you or your lawyer. These are very important as they allow you to show your side of the dispute. At the same time, ensure your statement is succinct and gets to the point. The mediator will then point out and discuss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Private meetings in the commercial mediation process are exclusive meetings between you and the mediator. Relevantly, they do not involve the other party and are completely confidential. You should therefore take advantage of these meetings, communicating to the mediator about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your mediator should test both of these with you to help you better understand your how you can fulfil your interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of the private meetings, the role of the mediator<\/a> is to facilitate negotiations between you and the other party. If you find a negotiation that you think will work as a settlement, you can use the mediator\u2019s room to suggest this to the other party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\nWhat are the Meeting Stages in the Commercial Dispute Mediation Process? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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During mediation, a commercial mediator will facilitate discussions between you and the other party to help you resolve the dispute. In this discussion process, the final settlement agreement will often be a compromise. The mediator\u2019s role is neutral and impartial as an independent third party to the commercial dispute. <\/p>\n\n\n
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