This complimentary, one-hour, online webinar will provide members with a practical overview of the mediation process and members' statutory obligations in relation to mediation from the practitioner's perspective.

We will consider the solicitor’s obligations in relation to advising clients of the option of mediation, the pros and cons of the mediation process versus other dispute resolution mechanisms, but also the various strategic choices practitioners face when planning a mediation.

We will also outline the role of the Court in relation to directing mediation and the potential costs consequences of failing to engage in mediation, plus recent judicial consideration of mediation settlement agreements.

Learning outcomes

From attending this webinar, practitioners will understand:

• the obligation to advise clients considering litigation of the option of mediation,

• benefits and drawbacks of the mediation process in practice,

• the strategic importance of choice of mediator and the timing of mediation,

• the mediation process and machinery,

• the importance of well-drafted mediation settlement agreements,

• the role of the Court in directing mediation, potential costs consequences and other recent developments in the law in this regard.

Book your place

This live webinar will take place at 6.30pm on 1 December 2022. For more information, and to book your place, visit the event webpage.