Mediation Services in London

Practical, Fixed-Fee Mediation in Central London

Resolve disputes efficiently through Muscatt Black Graf LLP’s fixed-fee mediation service. Led by ADR Group Accredited Mediator Yvonne Addy, our mediation service provides a confidential, practical and cost-effective way to resolve civil, commercial and property disputes without the time, expense and uncertainty of litigation.

Based at our Central London offices in Marylebone, we offer a structured, in-person mediation service designed to help parties reach workable agreements in a professional and constructive environment.

To discuss whether mediation is suitable for your dispute, please contact our team today.

Our Mediation Service

We offer a fixed-fee, four-hour mediation service for two-party civil, commercial and property disputes with a value of up to £200,000.

Sessions take place from 4.00pm on weekdays at Muscatt Black Graf LLP’s Central London offices and are conducted by Yvonne Addy, ADR Group Accredited Mediator.

Fixed Fee Mediation Services

£500 + VAT per party

The fixed fee includes:

• A four-hour mediation session.
• Use of our Central London meeting facilities (subject to availability).
• Up to two hours of mediator preparation before the session.
• Mediation conducted by an ADR Group Accredited Mediator.

What Is Mediation?

Mediation is a confidential form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and a process without prejudice in which an independent mediator facilitates negotiations to help parties reach a voluntary settlement.

Unlike court proceedings, mediation is flexible, private and focused on practical outcomes that the parties agree to and choose to accept.

Key Benefits of Mediation

Mediation offers a number of advantages over traditional litigation.

Key benefits include:

• Confidentiality and privacy, enabling open discussion without prejudicing legal positions.
• It can be arranged swiftly and at a proportionate cost, with clear fee control.
• It helps preserve commercial and personal relationships by reducing conflict.
• Most importantly, any resolution remains within the parties’ control rather than being imposed by a court.

How the Mediation Process Works

Initial enquiry:

Contact our team to discuss your dispute and check availability. We will confirm suitability for our fixed-fee scheme, agree the mediation date and arrange the meeting facilities.

Preparation:

Before the mediation, each party provides a short position statement and any key documents. The mediator conducts up to two hours of preparation to understand the issues and plan the structure of the session.

The mediation session:

On the day, the mediator explains the process and ground rules. Parties may meet jointly and in separate private meetings. The mediator facilitates discussion, tests positions and explores options with the aim of reaching consensus.

Settlement:

If an agreement is reached, terms are recorded in a written settlement document for signature on the day.

Who This Service Is For

This fixed-fee, late-afternoon format is intended for two-party civil, commercial or property disputes valued at up to £200,000 where the parties wish to explore settlement in a time-efficient, confidential setting.

How to Prepare for Your Mediation Session

To ensure mediation is as productive as possible, each party should prepare in advance.

Please submit 7 days ahead of the mediation:

• Your short position statement.
• Any essential documents needed to understand the dispute.
• If applicable, draft wording for possible settlement.

Before attending, you should also consider:

• Your objectives for the mediation.
• Settlement parameters and outcomes you would be prepared to accept.
• Any practical arrangements needed to implement a deal, if an agreement is reached.

After the Mediation

If the Case Settles

Where an agreement is reached, the parties and, where relevant, their legal representatives, will document the agreement before leaving.

The signed settlement will set out the terms and any steps to be taken and will conclude the dispute on those terms.

If the Case Does Not Settle

If a settlement is not achieved, the mediation will end without prejudice to either party’s legal rights.

The discussions remain confidential. The parties may continue negotiations afterwards or progress the matter through other procedures as they see fit.

Fixed Fee Mediation

Our standard mediation service is available for:

£500 + VAT per party

The fee includes:

• Four-hour mediation session.
• Up to two hours of mediator preparation.
• Central London meeting facilities (subject to availability).
• ADR Group Accredited Mediator.

Any additional services or time outside the standard format can be discussed and agreed in advance.

Book a Mediation in Central London

If you are considering mediation or would like to discuss whether your dispute is suitable for our fixed-fee mediation service, our experienced team are here to assist.

To check availability and book, please contact us via the form, call 0207 586 1141, or email contact@muscattblackgraf.com. We will confirm whether your dispute is suitable for the fixed-fee scheme and arrange the next steps.