Whether you are dealing with a breach of contract, a supplier disagreement or a complex commercial dispute, Crowther Mediation provides professional contract dispute mediation services that help businesses and individuals resolve disagreements without the expense, delay and uncertainty of litigation.
Contract disputes can quickly become expensive, time-consuming and damaging to valuable commercial relationships. Mediation offers a faster, more constructive alternative to court proceedings.
Our experienced Civil & Commercial Mediators work with both parties to identify practical, commercially sensible solutions that protect business relationships wherever possible. Mediation is confidential, flexible and can often resolve disputes in a single day, allowing you to focus on running your business rather than fighting costly legal battles.
Below are some of the benefits of contract dispute mediation:
Crowther Mediation assists businesses, professionals and individuals across England and Wales with a wide range of contractual disputes. These include:
Contact our team to discuss your dispute, the parties involved and whether mediation is the right option.
We liaise with all parties, review relevant information and agree a mediation date and format, ensuring everyone is fully prepared.
Your accredited mediator facilitates confidential discussions, helping parties explore the issues, identify common ground and negotiate towards a resolution. This can be done online or in-person within the North East.
Where agreement is reached, the terms can be recorded in a legally binding settlement agreement where appropriate.
If a full settlement isn’t achieved, mediation often narrows the issues in dispute, helping parties make informed decisions about the next steps.
Learn more about our civil and commercial mediation service by talking to a member of our team today.
The following service fee guidance is for reference purposes only. Formal confirmation of the actual fee will be forwarded upon receipt of an enquiry.
The figures include all preparatory work and one day of mediation (9.30 am to 5pm) unless stated. Any part days will be charged at the full day rate unless agreed in advance. Additional time is charged at £200 per hour. If more than one day of mediation is required, subsequent days are charged at the quoted day rate. The above figures do not include expenses which are payable in addition as determined in advance and set out in the mediation agreement.
Choosing the right mediator can make a significant difference to the outcome of your dispute.
At Crowther Mediation, we combine extensive legal knowledge with practical commercial experience to help parties move beyond conflict and towards resolution.
Client choose us because of the following benefits:
Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediators
Our mediators are professionally accredited and experienced in facilitating complex commercial negotiations.
Extensive Legal Expertise
Our legal background enables us to understand the contractual and commercial issues underpinning each dispute, while remaining completely impartial throughout the mediation process.
Thorough Preparation
Every mediation begins with careful preparation. We take time to understand the issues, identify areas of disagreement and ensure both parties are fully prepared for productive discussions.
Independent and Impartial
Our role is not to decide who is right or wrong, but to help both parties explore options and reach their own mutually acceptable solution.
Commercially Focused
We understand that businesses need practical outcomes, not prolonged legal disputes. Our approach is focused on achieving commercially sensible resolutions.
Nationwide Service
We provide contract dispute mediation throughout England and Wales, with both online mediation and face-to-face mediation available where appropriate.
Yes. Many breach of contract disputes are successfully resolved through mediation. Rather than allowing legal costs to escalate through litigation, mediation enables both parties to negotiate a practical settlement that reflects their commercial objectives.
The mediation discussions themselves are confidential and voluntary. However, if an agreement is reached, the terms can be recorded in a legally binding settlement agreement.
Most commercial mediations are completed within a single day, although more complex disputes may require additional preparation or further sessions. Mediation can usually be arranged far more quickly than court proceedings.
The cost depends on the complexity of the dispute, the value of the claim and the length of the mediation. However, mediation is generally significantly less expensive than litigation and can save considerable legal costs.
Yes. Mediation is a voluntary process and both parties must be willing to participate. Once both parties agree, the process can usually be arranged quickly.
If no agreement is reached, both parties remain free to pursue alternative methods of dispute resolution, including arbitration or court proceedings. Nothing discussed during mediation can generally be referred to in court, allowing parties to negotiate openly.
Absolutely. In fact, early mediation is often encouraged because it can resolve disputes before significant legal costs are incurred. Even where court proceedings have already started, mediation remains an effective way of reaching settlement.
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