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Commercial Mediation

The dh commercial mediation team is headed by Alistair Rustemeyer an accredited mediator with the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR). Having gained accreditation in 1999 Alistair has been involved in numerous mediations as representing party, assistant and lead mediator. Mediation provides a cheaper and more flexible approach to resolving commercial disputes. The process is not embroiled in a legal framework and is therefore controlled by the parties who have complete say in how their dispute is resolved and upon what terms.

With Alistair's first-hand experience we are able to provide practical advice on: -

The appointment of a mediator and the process in operation
If the need arises we can assist in the enforcement of the decision

We can also provide facilities for the day.

The advantages of mediation are: -

Speed
Confidentiality
Flexibility
Cost

For more information on Commercial Mediation:

Contact Alistair Rustemeyer on:

Tel: 01825 762281

email: ar@dawson-hart.co.uk

For information on our other mediation services, please see Civil mediation and Family mediation.

People

Alistair Rustemeyer - Partner and Head of the Litigation Department

ar@dawson-hart.co.uk

Alistair qualified in 1994. He trained in the City of London and worked there for many

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Links

www.hmrc.gov.uk

www.cedr.co.uk

www.disputes-resolved.co.uk

Testimonials

“Mediation is the most popular and widely recognised form of ADR, both nationally and internationally. It employs negotiation techniques to their fullest and offers solutions beyond those that a Court could ordinarily impose.”

The ADR Service

Glossary

Arbitration:

Using an independent third party to settle disputes without going to court. The third party acting as arbitrator must be agreed by both sides. Contracts often include arbitration clauses nominating an arbitrator in advance.

Breach of contract:

Failure by one party to a contract to uphold their part of the deal. A breach of contract will make the whole contract void and can lead to damages being awarded against the party which is in breach.

Offer:

An offer to contract must be made with the intention to create, if accepted, a legal relationship. It must be capable of being accepted (not containing any impossible conditions), must also be complete (not requiring more information to define the offer) and not merely advertising.

ADR:

An alternative to litigation to resolving disputes

Mediation:

An alternative method of resolving disputes where the parties reach their own agreement with the guidance of a trained mediator.