Alternative dispute resolution
Mediation is a well-established proces designed to resolve disputes. It is the most popular form of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The mediation process is informal; a mediator, who is entirely independent and neutral, acts as a facilitator to help the parties achieve an amicable resolution that is legally binding.
Court proceedings entail substantial legal costs with no certainty of achieving a favourable outcome. When giving evidence in court, a party can often feel intimidated by the process. Unlike court proceedings, mediations are:
Voluntary
Mediation is not a substitute for court proceedings. The parties are not obliged to reach a settlement, so any party who is not willing to accept terms offered at a mediation has the right to pursue court proceedings.
Confidential
Everything that is said at a mediation is “off-the-record”, that is, without prejudice, and cannot be referred to in any legal proceedings. The terms of settlement can, if the parties wish, remain confidential.
No-One is on Trial
No-one gives evidence and no-one is cross-examined. The mediator does not decide the outcome - the mediator only helps the parties achieve a settlement. The parties remain in control throughout the process. A mediation saves time and therefore costly legal fees. The case studies on this website are examples of the sorts of disputes where mediation has resulted in a successful resolution.
Easily Arranged
A mediation takes place at the convenience of the parties (not of the court) and can be arranged at short notice.
Mark Field
I became involved in mediation more than 20 years ago, initially as a user of mediation and then as a mediator.
I am a CEDR accredited mediator and a Registered Mediator of the Civil Mediation Council.
I use my experience to help to put the parties at ease so that the maximum benefit is gained from the mediation process.
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Why Choose Me?
I have been involved in dozens of mediations on behalf of my clients so not only do I have the ability to bring parties together but I know what it is like to be a party – I understand the expectations and pressures that participants feel at a mediation. I do my utmost to put the parties at ease so that the maximum benefit is gained from the process.
As a solicitor I specialised in insurance litigation which embraced personal injury and product liability claims. Many of the personal injury claims were complex and the product liability claims involved products as diverse as construction materials and animal feedstuffs. Probably my most interesting case was representing Mayfair Chemists and Co-op Healthcare in the Shipman Inquiry. I have been mentioned as a leading practitioner in Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession.
For nearly ten years I was head of the legal department of the UK division of a leading insurer. My enthusiasm for mediation led me to qualify as a mediator. I am a CEDR accredited mediator and a Registered Mediator of the Civil Mediation Council.
I am happy to mediate anywhere in the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands. I do not charge for time spent travelling to a mediation.
"Mark Field is a mediator who I know has a strong belief in the effectiveness of mediation. That is established by his track record, which is that he has advocated and engaged in mediation for the last 15 years. I have personal experience of him representing a party in a particularly difficult mediation, and I was impressed by his approach and manner – his involvement was instrumental in achieving a sensible settlement. I would be more than happy for Mark to act as the mediator in any dispute in which I am instructed, and I would be happy to recommend him."
"Notwithstanding the mediation was convened at short notice, it was apparent Mark had read all of the papers and was well prepared for the day. He easily established a rapport with the parties; even in the face of one of the parties’ determination to make matters difficult. My client found Mark calm and sensible and I would definitely recommend him for future disputes."
Commercial Mediation
Virtually all disputes are suitable for mediation
Workplace Mediation
Mediation is recognised as a valuable tool which can address the potential difficulties posed by issues in the workplace including
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