Mediation in Irish Litigation: Legal Developments, Practical Guidance & Cost Implications

Introduction

Mediation is a strong emerging Alternative Dispute Resolution tool.

This virtual classroom seminar will guide you through the increasing role of mediation in litigation with a focus on developing law, practical process advice, and costs.

What You Will Learn

This live session will cover the following:

• Mediation Act
• Recent case law in Ireland and the UK
• Mediation success rates
• Advice for solicitors and other dispute resolution professionals on:
• Timing of mediation
• Choosing a mediator
• Mediation process
• Preparing and enforcing settlement agreements
• Managing mindset/emotional aspects of dispute resolution and positive effects of mediation
• Cost of mediator and liability for solicitor costs arising at different stages
• Mediation pre-litigation
• Mediation pre-briefs
• Mediation - briefs issued
• When to do up bill/pre or post mediation
• Additional costs of mediation if it fails
• Mediation of cost disputes

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.