Mediation is an alternative to litigation via the courts.
Litigation is an adversarial system in open court which can be stressful and costly and where there is a winner and loser. Mediation seeks to settle disputes between parties amicably in an informal and confidential forum without strict legal rules under the guidance of a skilled mediator. The mediator's role is to assist the parties to discuss, negotiate and achieve a solution in an atmosphere of cooperation and good faith. A mediator appointed by the Law Society of New South Wales assists the parties to discuss, negotiate and achieve a solution. All negotiations during a mediation are non-binding and confidential.