Mediation

With the courts overwhelmed, most disputes take 12-24 months to reach trial, and involve multiple hearings to reach that point. A Mediation is listed at your convenience, not the Courts, ensuring a path forward is found in a time frame that suits you.

Engaging in mediation can limit the cost of resolving a dispute. It is usually far more efficient than proceeding to trial. Mediation costs are also under your control, with all fees agreed in advance, so there are no hidden surprises down the line.

Often disputes arise between parties who need to maintain an ongoing relationship, whether that be a neighbour or in business. Mediation aims to find a settlement through practical solutions and agreement, meaning both parties can move on and if they wish, continue to work or reside alongside one another.

Engaging in Mediation is voluntary, both sides need to agree to participate, and nothing can be imposed. This means decisions reached are a result of parties reaching consensus and not a judgement handed down by the court.

We mediate in a range of areas including:

• Commercial Contract
• Employment/ Workplace
• Schools & Education
• Landlord & Tenant
• Boundary/ Property Disputes
• Professional Negligence
• Personal Injury
• Clinical Negligence

If your dispute falls in an area outside of these, please get in touch to discuss if we can assist.

Queen Square Chambers can provide the accredited mediators, rooms and facilities required for those wish to find a mediated resolution to their dispute.

Joanna Lewis is an accredited and experienced mediator, as well as a skilled barrister. She has been described as ‘a natural mediator’ and, ‘a real peacemaker’.

Lauren is an accredited mediator who solution focussed approach to disputes helps to find a practical path forward for the parties.

We provide a comfortable setting for Mediation with three large rooms and a break-out room in our Bristol office.

Equipped with Wi-Fi and Telephone & Video conferencing facilities, we also offer tea/ coffee and can provide lunch if required. A brochure of our rooms can be downloaded here

Our facilities are available to be hired without the obligation to use our mediation team, please see details of costs below.

Whilst we are fortunate to be located in a listed building, this does mean that none of our rooms have step-free access. To discuss your accessibility needs and if we are able to provide a suitable setting, please enquire with the Clerks so that arrangements can be made.

Queen Square Chambers are also able to host Remote Mediation, providing and administering the Zoom log in detail and break out rooms necessary. This is an ideal option for those who need flexibility or are unable to travel easily.

A key benefit of engaging in Mediation is that all costs are agreed upfront, and participants usually share the cost. Our rates are available here.