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National Dispute Resolution has pioneered the use of remote mediation. Our research has shown that it has higher settlement rates than face to face sessions and that clients prefer not having to travel to mediation venues. It is particularly popular due to the reduced cost and the lessened impact to parties schedules.

Some of our specialities

  • Neighbourhood/community disputes
  • Landlord and tenant
  • Boundary disputes
  • Property, land and real estate
  • Discrimination
  • Contractual and consumer
  • Partnership and shareholder
  • Professional negligence
  • Personal injury and clinical negligence
  • Slander
  • Small claims
  • Pensions and life assurance
  • Inheritance, wills and probate
  • Human rights
  • Regulatory and public sector
  • Financial services and banking
  • Insurance and reinsurance
  • Disability
  • Transportation disputes
  • Intellectual property
  • Commercial and business
  • Court of Protection

Download our guide to joining a remote session

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Call our friendly clerks on 01274 754000  or email clerks@NDR-UK.com to see how we can help

What is remote mediation?

Remote mediation is a mediation session where some or all of the parties are in different venues to each other. It is delivered through the use of technology including video calling and screen sharing. National Dispute Resolution uses a variety of service providers, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype and Cisco to meet our clients needs. 

Remote mediation has been shown to be more effective than face to face mediation with higher settlement rates and client satisfaction, one concern raised was that emotive disputes would be less suitable for remote mediation. However, this was tested on the mediation pilot for the Office of the Public Guardian where the settlement rate was higher than the face to face sessions delivered (both over 85% settlement rate). 

Remote mediation is just as confidential as face to face sessions with considerable care taken to ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as GDPR and US-EU Privacy shield etc. Agreements reached in remote mediation can be signed and those signatures are accepted as legally binding by the courts. 

Many of National Dispute Resolutions mediators are trained in the delivery of remote mediation, this is essential as the mediator must be aware and trained in the unique aspects of remote mediation sessions. 

An example of a remote mediation

We were instructed on a complex dispute that involved 3 parties involved in a complex matter over the future of a trust on a high value farm (in excess of £6,000,000). The 3 parties were appointed jointly under a Lasting Power of Attorney. 

The parties lived in the USA, UK and Saudi Arabia. As such it would have been difficult to arrange a mutually convenient venue due to the distance between parties and their busy schedules, the session was therefore arranged by remote mediation. 

Each party took part and the session ran smoothly, the party in the USA was concerned that they would not be able to join due to their rural location and limited internet connection. However, the software used required minimal bandwith and no difficulties where experienced. Indeed the session settled and remains resolved 2 years later. 

Our fee is just £599 inclusive

FAQ’s

Do I need specialist video conferencing equipment

No

We use specialist software that can be run on any smartphone, tablet, or laptop that integrates with our video conferencing equipment that is both high tech and frankly expensive.

Even with a smartphone you will be able to view all the parties present, share and receive documents and sign agreements. 

What type of internet connection is needed

We have run successful sessions on 3g. This has included parties joining from the highlands where internet service and phone reception is limited. No problems were encountered due to the low bandwidth requirements of the software.

Will clients feel that it is inferior to face to face mediation

Most lay clients have told us that they prefer remote mediation. Common comments have included that it is silly that they are required to attend face to face sessions considering the technology available. 

Overall 99% of clients have provided positive feedback in relation to mediation sessions delivered in this format

What do I need to do to ensure a succesful session?

We would reccommend that you;

Keep the number of people in the room to a minimum and identify everyone to the mediator so that they are included on the mediation agreement

Make sure you have a reliable and stable internet connection, ideally using a wired connection but 3g is suitable.

Make yourself comfortable, have everything to hand that you will need. 

Prepare in the same way as “face to face” mediations, prepare a bundle of key documents in advance, and talk through any concerns with the mediator in advance  

The mediator will work between the parties in the usual way, having conversations with each party to facilitate an agreement between the parties.  

A joint session hosting all parties to the mediation can take place if necessary however if not necessary the mediation can commence straight away with focused conversations with the individual parties.   

Parties will be able to take breaks in between conversations with the mediator but should remain close to their computer or telephone so that they can communicate with the mediator as soon as possible.  

Any agreement reached can be signed electronically  

Download our guide to joining a remote session

Here

Areas we cover

  • Neighbourhood/community disputes
  • Landlord and tenant
  • Boundary disputes
  • Property, land and real estate
  • Discrimination
  • Contractual and consumer
  • Partnership and shareholder
  • Professional negligence
  • Personal injury and clinical negligence
  • Slander
  • Small claims
  • Pensions and life assurance
  • Inheritance, wills and probate
  • Human rights
  • Regulatory and public sector
  • Financial services and banking
  • Insurance and reinsurance
  • Disability
  • Transportation disputes
  • Intellectual property
  • Commercial and business
  • Court of Protection

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Testimonials

Maxine NuttingSolicitor Read More
Alex did a fantastic job resolving issues prior to mediation which allowed matters to be resolved quickly
Mr AhmedClient Read More
The case was with our solicitors for 4 years and wasn’t really goign anywhere. I’m still in shock it settled by 4pm, I though our solicitor was mad when he suggested mediation.
SolicitorProbate Mediation Read More
A case which had been on our books for nearly 3 years settled in a day and allowed us to concentrate on other matters. Our clients were happy that they achieved more than they expected through litigation
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