What is Co-Mediation?
Co-mediation, also called joint mediation, is when two or more mediators team up to help resolve conflicts between parties. Each mediator brings different skills and experiences to the table, which can make the process more effective and beneficial for conflicting parties for several reasons.
Planning of mediation: intake phase
The intake phase in mediation constitutes the preliminary stage in which the mediator acquires essential information and delineates the procedural framework for the mediation process
Is mediation becoming more popular?
In the commercial domain, there has been an increasing demand in mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism. This trend is attributable to the recognition among businesses of the inherent advantages afforded by mediation within the legal landscape. Mediation provides parties with a structured yet flexible forum facilitated by a neutral third party, the mediator, enabling them to collaboratively negotiate and resolve disputes outside of formal litigation proceedings.