Integrated Dispute Resolution means mediation in combination with our other services. It allows us to offer you a uniquely joined up-service, dealing with all aspects of your dispute from beginning to end. We offer a range of options for every situation and budget.

Combine mediation and arbitration
You may want to give mediation the best possible chances of success but also have the peace of mind of knowing that you won’t have to go to court, even if some issues cannot be agreed. You can achieve this by agreeing to appoint an arbitrator before the mediation begins, but not starting to arbitrate unless the mediation breaks down.

Combine mediation and an “early neutral evaluation” from a jointly instructed barrister
Although mediators can give you legal information, you will sometimes want an assessment of the evidence and circumstances by a barrister so that you know the range of likely outcomes which might result from court proceedings. If you are not sure whether an early neutral evaluation will be helpful in your case, you can discuss it with the mediator.

Combine mediation and independent legal advice
Although the mediator is also a qualified barrister and can give you neutral legal information, they cannot advise either of you individually on what is the best deal for you. It is therefore advisable to have independent legal advice during the mediation or, at least before finalising any agreement.