Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the answers to some common questions about mediation. If your question isn't answered, please email us!
How long does the process take?
Each case is different, so it is difficult to predict. Initial meetings with each party usually take at least an hour but prolonged separate party meetings can be counter-productive. This is part of a mediator’s skill in agreeing when to stop or to take a break. Joint meetings likewise. Sometimes what looks like a protracted dispute may be resolved relatively quickly, and other cases may reveal more than was apparent at first sight and take longer than expected to reach an outcome. The mediator will discuss the nature of the sessions with you and hopefully your employer (in a workplace context) will agree to allow whatever time the process takes. Fast-track mediation aims to complete during one working day.