03 - Mediation Flashcards
Mediation Styles
Facilitative
Evaluative
Facilitative
WHAT
Focus = Interests; Needs; NO Opinion Mediator = Explore (Options); Formulate (DOC)
Evaluative
WHAT
Focus = Legal Merits; Opinion Mediator = Assessment NOT = Determination; Binding
Evaluative
Requirements MUST
Joint Request
Agreement = Both Parties; Mediator
Lawyer Preparation
Considerations
Objectives Analysis Evaluation Costs Review Arguments Value of Trial Clarification Stage of Proceedings
Mediation Preparation
Considerations
Mediation Agreement Pre-mediation Meeting Documents Attendees Multi Party Dispute
Mediation Agreement
WHAT
Enforceable Contract = Parties; Mediator
Signed
Mediation Agreement
Clauses
Parties Mediator Timetable Venue Procedure Issues Information = Without Prejudice Documents Authority Settlement = Non Binding Costs
Mediation Agreement
Authority TYPES
Subject to Authorisation
Direct = Disclose; Figures; Negotiation; Settlement
Venue
Requirements
Neutral Location
Three Rooms
Working Hours
Cost
Mediation Preparation
Documents
Core Bundle
Confidential Bundle
Core Bundle
Contents
Position Statement Supporting Documents Correspondence Case Management Orders Chronology Dramatis Personae
Supporting Documents
WHAT
Contract
Witness Statement
Expert Report
Confidential Bundle
Contents
Objectives
Legal Opinion
Offers AND Concessions
Position Statements
Purpose
Informal Document
Brief = Mediator; Other Party
Position Statements
Contents
Without Prejudice Parties Background Procedural History Matters = Agreed; Disputed Issues = Legal; Factual Evaluation = Evidence; Strength; Weakness Statement = Remedy; Reason
Position Statements
WHEN Required
Agreement
14 days < Mediation
Mediation Preparation
Attendees
Client Representative Lawyer Witness of Fact Expert
Attendees
Expert WHEN
Technical
Individual OR Joint
Multi Party Dispute
Factors
Number = Sub-group; Categories
Management = Information; Time
Confidentiality
Funding
Multi Party Dispute
MUST
Identify Groups
Timetable AND Order of Issues
Disclosure
Mediation Stages
Four
- Opening
- Exploration
- Negotiation
- Closing OR Settlement
Opening Stage
Topics
Mediator Introduction Settlement Opening Statements Witness AND Expert Mediator Closing
Mediator Introduction
Contents
Profession
Experience
Role = Neutral; F or E
Information = Confidential; Without Prejudice
Mediator Introduction
Settlement
Authority
Voluntary
Non Binding
Opening Statements
Contents
Refer = Position Statement
Witness AND Expert
WHAT
Summary of Evidence
Questions = Mediator; Lawyer
NOT XIC or XX
Mediator Closing
Contents
Summary = Matters; Issues; Evaluation; Remedies
Next Stages = Exploration; Negotiation
Exploration Stage
Purpose Closed Meetings
Analysis = Issues2 Evaluation = Evidence; Figures; Legal Merits; Success Consideration = Arguments; Position; Proposals
Exploration Stage
Purpose Open Meetings
Examine NEW Issues
Exchange = Information
Closed Meetings
Mediator Role
Probe Issues
Reality Check
Settlement Options = Creative; Court NOT Order
Negotiation Stage
Caucuses STEPS
Order = List of Issues
Propose (DOC)
Consider (DOC)
Negotiation
Mediator Role
Shuttle Diplomat OR Broker
Communicate = Offers; Concessions
Reframe = Demands
Negotiation
Deadlock - Mediator Role
Re-assess = Case
Re-consider = Arguments; Position; Proposals
Evaluative Opinion
Negotiation
Deadlock - Options
Adjourn
Alternative = Expert Determination
Litigation
Closing Stage
Settlement - Mediator Role
Draft = Memorandum of Agreed Terms
Record = Agreed Issues; Settlement
MUST Signed
Closing Stage
NO Settlement - Mediator Role
Statement = Adjourned OR Concluded Record = Reasons; Agreed Issues; Suggestions
Mediator
Selection Method
ADR Provider
Direct
Recommendation = Institute; Trade
Mediator
Selection Factors
Mediation Style = F or E Neutral Expertise = Profession Experience Accreditation Cost
Mediator
Accreditation Benefits
Code of Conduct
Complaints Procedure
Training
Indemnity Insurance