Personal injury

Collaborative Practice vs. Mediation

Collaborative Practice

Collaborative practice is a structured process where parties work together with their lawyers in a series of meetings to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. The focus is on cooperative problem-solving rather than adversarial positions.

Key Features of Collaborative Practice:

  • Voluntary participation
  • Transparent and open communication
  • Commitment to reaching a mutually beneficial agreement

Mediation

Mediation is a process where a neutral third party, the mediator, assists the parties in resolving their disputes. The mediator facilitates communication and helps the parties explore options for a resolution.

Key Features of Mediation:

  • Impartial mediator facilitates communication
  • Informal and flexible process
  • Empowers parties to make decisions

Frequently Asked Questions

In collaborative practice, lawyers act as advisors and advocates for their clients, assisting them innegotiations and ensuring their rights and interests are protected.

The duration of a collaborative practice process can vary depending on the complexity of the issuesinvolved and the parties’ ability to reach agreements. It typically takes a few months to a year.

Yes, the agreements reached in collaborative practice are legally binding once they are formalisedand signed by the parties.

Considering Collaborative Practice or Mediation?

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