The dispute resolution process is an efficient and cost-effective alternative to settling a wide range of business, commercial and family disputes, without the need for the costly and time-consuming process of litigation and court hearings.

Outside of the legal world business executives, faced with the prospect of a time consuming, costly and potentially damaging dispute, are increasingly turning to mediation as an effective, viable and pragmatic business option.

Mediation also plays a very valuable role in a family context helping couples who are separating sort out a whole range of issues. Mediation is suitable for discussing children issues and financial issues, no matter how complex.

Lyons Davidson has responded to this demand by setting up two quite separate units: