The goal of mediation is for people in conflict to communicate in a structured process facilitated by a neutral mediator. Rather than imposing a solution, a professional mediator works with parties in dispute to explore their issues and underlying interests.
The mediator is impartial throughout the process and will facilitate the communication between the participants using the structure and process.
Mediation is confidential and it gives the parties the chance to agree terms. The parties must voluntarily agree to mediate and they must also agree voluntarily to any settlement agreement. A settlement agreement is a legally binding contract.
A mediator supports parties to identify, clarify and explore issues, to generate and consider options and to make decisions about future actions and outcomes.
General Mediation Services
Small Business
Commercial and Business Disputes
Construction and Engineering Disputes
Workplace Mediation
Wills and Estates
Community Groups
Retail Lease Disputes
Neighbourhood Disputes
Franchisor / Franchisee
Elder Mediation
Arabella Joseph and Catherine Lucas are accredited with the National Mediator Accreditation System. Arabella and Catherine have many years experience practicing in dispute resolution as lawyers, but now act solely as mediators to provide cost efficient, collaborative and constructive means of resolving disputes. We believe in litigation as a last resort and encourage parties to mediate as early as possible to avoid lengthy and expensive disputes.
