{"id":30025,"date":"2019-08-29T12:59:38","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T04:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/?p=30025"},"modified":"2023-01-18T13:50:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T05:50:11","slug":"can-mediation-resolve-your-companys-disputes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-hk\/blog\/post\/can-mediation-resolve-your-companys-disputes\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Mediation Resolve Your Company\u2019s Dispute?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<p id=\"E185\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-40867 \" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-min-320x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"637\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-min-320x214.jpg 320w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-min-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-min-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-min-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-min-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-min-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-min-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-min-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/thomas-drouault-IBUcu_9vXJc-unsplash-min-1920x1282.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 637px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"E193\"><span id=\"E194\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Nobody wants discourse (well, nobody smart anyway) but some differences of opinion are inevitable. Luckily, the legal field keeps inventing new and effective ways to resolve legal and commercial disputes. You may have heard of \u2018ADR\u2019, which stands for <a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/your-complete-toolkit-for-alternative-dispute-resolution-adr-in-singapore-dos-and-donts-for-adr-clause\/\">alternative dispute resolution.<\/a>This is a system whereby disagreeing parties can come to an agreement short of going to court. <\/span><span id=\"E194\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Under the umbrella of ADR, mediation and arbitration are the two most common processes sought by parties. Let&#8217;s<\/span><span id=\"E194\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"E196\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">take a look<\/span><span id=\"E198\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> at how mediation may be a suitable remedy for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>How Does It Work?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h6><span id=\"E202\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\"><\/span><span id=\"E203\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Mediation is a process where conflicting parties aim to reach a compromise. Unlike pure negotiations, where parties simply discuss and settle the dispute on their own, mediation involves the help of a third party who doesn&#8217;t have a dog in the fight. The participation of the mediator reduces emotions, increases rationality and steers the parties towards a tailor-made decision that maximises the benefits for both. <\/span><\/h6>\n<h6><span id=\"E203\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">These are some of the perks of mediation: <\/span><\/h6>\n<h4 id=\"E205\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><span id=\"E206\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Saves time<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E208\"><span id=\"E209\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">It&#8217;s no secret, lawsuits<\/span><span id=\"E210\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\"> <\/span><span id=\"E211\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">move at a plodding pace. While cynics accuse lawyers of<\/span><span id=\"E214\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\"> stalling, the truth is procedural rules govern the process of <\/span><span id=\"E215\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">a <\/span><span id=\"E216\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">case. The length of litigation is multiplied when problems concerning witnesses and evidence arise. Although courts in many jurisdictions have made attempts to streamline the process of civil litigation, it still takes a relatively long time. If you are looking for an immediate solution, litigation is not for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"E218\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Compared with going through numerous court trials, mediation is a faster alternative. It is usually easy to schedule a mediated settlement conference and the preparation of paperwork is less strenuous. <\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span id=\"E218\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Without having to observe onerous procedural rules, it is possible for parties to come up with mutually agreeable solutions in just a matter of days.<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span id=\"E218\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\"> If you are looking for an efficient, speedy way out of your business disputes, mediation is your friend.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E222\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><span id=\"E223\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Lowers costs<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E222\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><span id=\"E226\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">It is again, common knowledge that litigation can also be very expensive. The time-consuming and labour-intensive nature is built right into why prestigious law firms charge exorbitant fees. If your case has little merit, splurging on attorney fees is probably unwise. Even if you win, the rewards you gain from litigation may be disproportionate to the amount of legal fees incurred. The smaller your business, the harder it is to spread out the legal costs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><span id=\"E226\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">If your company\u2019s lawsuit<\/span><span id=\"E228\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> drags on for months or even years, your financials can fall into deep water sooner than you&#8217;d imagine. <\/span><span id=\"E229\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">\u00a0Mediation, on the other hand, is much more affordable. It\u2019s generally cheaper to hire a mediator than a team of lawyers. <\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span id=\"E229\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Moreover<\/span><span id=\"E230\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">,<\/span><span id=\"E231\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> you will be sharing the cost of the mediator with the other party instead of bearing your own, or even your opponent&#8217;s, litigation costs if you lose in court. <\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><span id=\"E231\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Mediation is certainly a more cost-effective method than <\/span><span id=\"E232\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\" style=\"font-size: inherit;\">the traditional judicial process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30062\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/you-x-ventures-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/you-x-ventures-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/you-x-ventures-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/you-x-ventures-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/you-x-ventures-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/you-x-ventures-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/you-x-ventures-6awfTPLGaCE-unsplash-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E234\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><span id=\"E235\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Maintains relationships<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E237\"><span id=\"E238\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">A dispute resolution lawyer may gladly go forward with the idea of <\/span><span id=\"E240\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">litigation while<\/span><span id=\"E242\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\"> a commercial lawyer will often give the opposite advice. Although suing the counter-party may get you the damages you seek, the confrontational nature of litigation will eliminate the chance of parties working together in the future. <\/span><span id=\"E242\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Whether it\u2019s a dispute with an employee, a supplier, a contractor or a client, every business relationship is a long-term asset for the company. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"E242\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Once the case goes to court, there\u2019s no turning back and you can deem the relationship as permanently written off. <\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span id=\"E242\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Combined with the considerations of time and cost, litigation should be a company\u2019s <\/span><span id=\"E243\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">last resort. <\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span id=\"E243\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">With mediation, the environment is naturally more friendly and less intense. It&#8217;s an easier space to feel comfortable and discuss issues. It should be the mutual goal to work out differences and find a win-win solution. A skilled <\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">mediator will be able to lessen the tension between the parties and help them overcome deadlock.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentsContainer\">\n<div id=\"contents\">\n<h4 id=\"E246\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><span id=\"E247\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Prevents publicity<\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E249\"><span id=\"E250\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Mediation is a private meeting attended by the parties and the mediator. Unlike the court system, where there are court visitors and public records, mediation does not put your company under <\/span><span id=\"E251\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">the <\/span><span id=\"E252\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">public spotlight. The advantage of mediation is that everything you say, and every document you exchange, at the meeting is confidential. The parties are also prohibited from disclosing any content of the mediation if the case goes to court in the future. <\/span><span id=\"E252\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">The general principle of confidentiality is crucial especially when it comes to monetary negotiations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span id=\"E252\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\"> <\/span><span id=\"E252\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">You don&#8217;t want your competitors or future litigants to know how much you are willing to pay to settle the dispute.<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-30074\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"E254\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><span id=\"E255\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Enhances control <\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E257\"><span id=\"E258\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">You<\/span><span id=\"E259\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">r<\/span><span id=\"E260\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\"> fate is in your own hands. The mediator\u2019s role is only to facilitate the discussion, the result is not forcefully imposed by a <\/span><span id=\"E262\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">third party<\/span><span id=\"E264\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\"> judge or arbitrator. The downside of this is that there\u2019s no assured outcome. But it also means that each stakeholder has more control over the result.<\/span><span id=\"E265\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\"> <\/span><span id=\"E266\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">When the agreement is reached by you and the other party voluntarily, there\u2019s a higher chance the parties will <\/span><span id=\"E267\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">follow through and comply with the terms.<\/span><span id=\"E268\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\"> I<\/span><span id=\"E274\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">f one session is not enough, <\/span><span id=\"E275\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">the parties are free to arrange extra sessions according to their own timeline. <\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span id=\"E275\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">The parties are the ones in full control of the process and results of mediation.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h4 id=\"E277\" class=\"qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list qowt-stl-ListParagraph\"><span id=\"E278\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Flexibility in timing <\/span><\/h4>\n<p id=\"E280\"><span id=\"E281\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">The answer to the question \u2018When to mediate?\u2019 is literally \u2018Anytime you like\u2019. You can mediate before legal proceedings. Here the session will be an opportunity for you to examine the conflict and decide whether you want to bring the case to trial. If the dispute can be remedied by mediation, you won\u2019t have to take your chances in court. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"E281\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">Mediation can also take place after legal proceedings have been issued and parties wish to meet in private to sort things out. Sometimes the judge will suggest mediation. If that\u2019s the case, it\u2019s best you take a proactive role in mediation. This will show the court you have made endeavours to reconcile. <\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span id=\"E283\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">As a general rule<\/span><span id=\"E285\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">, the earlier a dispute goes to mediation, the more likely it will yield successful outcomes.<\/span><\/h5>\n<p id=\"E287\"><span id=\"E288\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">This list is by no means exhaustive. There are numerous other factors that put mediation above other dispute resolution options. Mediation is <\/span><span id=\"E289\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">becoming an increasingly popular way for commercial parties to conciliate. Whether mediation is a suitable and practical solution, depends on the nature of your business and the relevant players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"E289\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\"> If your case requires a definitive decision by a judge, or you are sure there\u2019s no chance your opponent will back down, you may not want to waste time mediating. In general<\/span><span id=\"E290\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\">,<\/span><span id=\"E291\" class=\"qowt-font4-Arial\"> it doesn\u2019t hurt to try mediation before heading to court, you might find you don&#8217;t need to go after all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/my-star-employee-is-moonlighting-for-someone-else-in-the-evening-is-that-legal\/\">READ MORE: My Star Employee Is Moonlighting For Someone Else. Is That Legal?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nobody wants discourse (well, nobody smart anyway) but some differences of opinion are inevitable. Luckily, the legal field keeps inventing new and effective ways to resolve legal and commercial disputes. 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