Welcome to Lyons Davidson Dispute Resolution

Settling disputes by resorting to the legal system and the courts can be expensive, long winded and the outcomes far from certain.

This comes as no surprise to most business people who would prefer to cut an acceptable deal – settle the matter – put it behind them – and get on with what really matters – their future business.

Of course, sometimes the correct and most appropriate choice can only be litigation – but with many disputes there is an attractive alternative worthy of serious consideration.

That process is known as Mediation and increasingly, more and more people are using it to settle a very wide range of complex disputes.

It is a voluntary, “without prejudice” private meeting of the parties, in which a properly trained and experienced Lyons Davidson Dispute Resolution neutral mediator helps the parties in dispute, reach their own negotiated settlement, acceptable to all and by all.

It is inexpensive, quick (most mediations are settled within a day), pragmatic and effective.

It works – the facts speak for themselves – 80% of mediations do reach agreement.

It is non-binding unless and until the parties reach an agreed settlement.

If you feel dissatisfied with any aspect of the process you may terminate the mediation at any time and proceed or return to the courts or arbitration.

Even if it fails it is rarely considered to be a waste of time or money. Positions will have shifted – aspirations will have been tempered with realism – and minds will have been focused on the risks and costs of non-settlement.