Civil and Commercial
Mediation

Working with individuals and businesses to move forwards, positively

What is Civil and Commercial Mediation?

Civil and commercial mediation is an invaluable tool in dispute resolution, providing a platform for open dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperative decision-making. Our approach is to create a safe, confidential environment where all parties can voice their concerns, clarify misunderstandings, and find solutions that promote fairness and mutual benefit.

Why Choose Us?

Whether you're facing individual conflicts, business disagreements, or workplace challenges, Cerno Thames is equipped to guide you through the process. We encourage your early engagement in our services; this not only prevents conflict escalation but also maintains positive relationships and productivity. Through our neutral professional mediators, we help individuals and businesses navigate disagreements and arrive at agreeable solutions.

So, why wait for disputes to disrupt your peace and productivity, when you can have them handled professionally and discreetly? Start your journey towards a harmonious environment now. Let's arrange an initial exploratory call and build bridges towards constructive resolutions. Contact Cerno Thames, because we are more than mediators; we are your partners in progress.

Key Benefits of Mediation

By prioritising cooperation over confrontation, businesses can save resources, preserve relationships, and swiftly return their focus to growth and success.

Cost Effective

Avoid hefty legal fees with a more affordable resolution method.

Time Efficient

Achieve quicker outcomes compared to prolonged court proceedings.

Preserves Relationships

Foster and maintain valuable business relationships by reaching mutually acceptable agreements.

Confidential and Private

Keep sensitive information safe and discussions discreet.

Empowers Decision-Making

You are in control of your outcomes to make your own decisions.

Flexibility

Mediation provides a truly wide range of possible outcomes and you can agree terms that a court ordinarily could not.

Commonly Asked Questions About Civil and Commercial Mediation

Typically, the parties are the individuals or businesses that are in dispute.
No. A mediation process is not a ‘rights-based’ process therefore you do not need to be ‘represented’ in the sense as in court proceedings. In mediation, the parties represent and speak for themselves.

However, you are able to seek legal advice before and after the mediation. In general, your rights to other means of dispute resolution are not affected by your participation in mediation.
Costs vary but are generally lower than litigation. Fees typically include time spent on preparation and facilitating your session.
Mediation duration varies depending on the complexity of the dispute, but it is generally a carried out over a period of days or weeks, rather than months or years, and usually faster than court proceedings.
It depends. If the parties wish for the agreement to be legally binding, then yes, once it is signed by the parties, the agreement is legally binding.
Mediation is a voluntary process, requiring both parties to agree to participate in their individual best interests. If one party declines to participate, alternative dispute resolution or court proceedings may be considered.
If mediation isn’t suitable or successful, arbitration or court proceedings may be considered for resolution.

For business owners seeking a more efficient, cost-effective, and amicable means of resolving disputes, mediation stands out as an attractive option.