Online Payment Careers Contact Us Expertise Resources About Team Let’s Talk Mediation You are not alone. We are here to help. Get in touch Expertise > Mediation Mediation Mediation is a structured, yet flexible, process that gives your client control over their destiny. They are empowered to arrive at a fair outcome, instead of abdicating authority over their affairs to a judge or jury. The heart of true mediation Too often, lawyers will seek out a subject-matter expert as a mediator when the goal should be to focus on the individual’s expertise in mediation. An effective mediator does not bias the proceedings with his or her own opinion, or provide an evaluation, unless asked to do so. He or she must keep to a facilitative role, otherwise, the autonomy of the parties involved may be undermined. They will gravitate to the mediator’s solution, instead of arriving at their own. In that case, they might just as well have relied on a judge. Our goal in mediations is to arrive at a “durable” settlement that will hold up to legal challenge and won’t leave residual resentment among either party. Settlements that leave a bitter taste, particularly where family is involved, only prime the pump for further conflict down the road. A neutral participant can offer suggestions and make observations that either party may not wish to voice for fear of being perceived as weak or uncommitted. He or she can ask questions that open doors to opportunities for resolution that may not have otherwise been considered. “Justice” is not the outcome. Neither is determining a “winner” or a “loser.” What is most fair for everyone is my chief concern. If you believe our approach can benefit your client, let’s talk. About Peter Cronyn Peter Cronyn is a litigation lawyer and mediator. Peter believes mediation provides the best opportunity for parties to determine their own informed, imaginative and durable resolution to a problem. He understands what is required for a mediation to be meaningful and successful, and knows how to work toward an informed and durable resolution. While he recognizes that not all mediations will result in a settlement, he will ensure that the parties are prepared and have the best opportunity to reach a meaningful resolution. Peter has extensive trial experience and completed the award-winning course, Mediating the Litigated Case offered by Pepperdine University School of Law: Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution. In the 1990s, he was actively involved in the committee in Ottawa that saw the introduction of mandatory mediation into the litigation stream in Ontario. For all inquiries and to schedule a mediation, please contact Donna Saikaley by emailing donna.saikaley@nelliganlaw.ca or calling 613-231-8219. Mediation 613-238-8080 info@nelliganlaw.ca Have Questions? 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