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Dispute Resolution
A settlement achieved through mediation kept a farming family from taking their cases to court.
The mediation delivered a swift and decisive outcome for the clients at a substantially lower cost than going to court, in a significantly shorter timeframe and probably, with a more flexible outcome.
Challenge
An intractable disagreement
In a family farming situation, which will be typical of many farming families, the farm was too small to support all of the children. The son worked on, and then rented, the farm on an assurance that he would inherit it.
For a myriad of reasons, his claim was refuted by his parents and a bitter dispute followed. GSC Grays were appointed as mediators to help the family to resolve the matter out of court.
Solution
Instructing an independent evaluation
Both sides claimed to have a strong case and in order to give mediation the best chance of success, we instructed the Early Neutral Evaluation of their cases by an independent barrister. That advice was shared with both parties prior to the mediation and informed them of the relative strengths and weaknesses of their cases. In doing so, a realistic assessment of the likelihood of success, in the event of the mediation failing, was possible.
Outcome
Achieving closure
After an emotional day, a settlement was reached between the parties. A personal reconciliation on the day was not possible however the mediation process probably gave them the best prospect of this occurring in the future.
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Mediation
Well suited to disputes which are complex or where there is a long-standing relationship, mediation provides you with a forum within which you continue negotiating to bring about your own settlement.
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Arbitration
Arbitration is a process controlled by the parties, but one which provides a dispute resolution mechanism most like a court.
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Expert Determination
If you are sadly involved in a dispute which requires a third party to determine the matter for you, our expert determination service could be the cost effective and swift service which you are looking for.
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Expert Witness Reports & Advocacy
If you are in the position of contemplating court action or are already in that process, it is likely that you will need to rely on expert evidence.