Mediation Services

Practical mediation for complex civil and commercial disputes

When should mediation be considered?

Mediation can take place before legal proceedings begin or at any stage once a dispute is underway.

In many cases, considering mediation early can prevent positions becoming unnecessarily entrenched and reduce the cost, disruption and management time associated with escalation.

Mediation may be particularly appropriate when:

Direct negotiations are no longer making progress
Communication has deteriorated
A valuable business or professional relationship is at risk
Solicitors have become involved
Court proceedings are being considered
Litigation has already commenced
Confidentiality is important
The parties want greater flexibility over the eventual outcome

There does not need to be agreement about who is right before mediation can begin.

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Why work with Essat Mediation?

Faizal combines extensive dispute-resolution experience with a strong understanding of legal, commercial and governance issues.

He works with parties and their professional advisers to provide a focused process in which the issues can be explored constructively and realistic options for resolution can be considered.

The aim is not to pressure parties into settlement, but to help them make informed decisions about risk, cost and the most appropriate way forward.

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Essat Mediation provides independent mediation services for individuals, businesses, professional advisers, organisations and public bodies.

Faizal Essat FCILEx brings more than 35 years of experience in dispute resolution, advocacy, legal practice and governance to his work as an accredited civil and commercial mediator.

His approach is calm, impartial and practical, helping parties assess the issues, understand the risks of continuing a dispute and explore whether a workable resolution can be reached.

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How can mediation help?

Mediation can be used across a wide range of disputes.

It is particularly useful where communication has broken down, negotiations have stalled, legal costs are increasing or the parties want greater control over the outcome.

Essat Mediation works across the following core areas:

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Charity & Faith Organisation Mediation

For sensitive disputes involving charities, voluntary organisations and faith communities.

These matters may involve trustees, leaders, staff, volunteers, governance arrangements or differing views about the organisation’s future.

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Commercial & Business Mediation

For disputes involving contracts, payments, suppliers, customers, partnerships and wider business relationships.

Commercial mediation can help parties address both the legal issues and the commercial consequences of allowing a dispute to continue.

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Probate & Inheritance Mediation

For disputes involving wills, estates, executors, beneficiaries and inheritance arrangements.

Mediation provides a confidential process in which legal, financial and family considerations can be addressed together.

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Professional Services Mediation

For disputes involving professionals, advisers, consultants and their clients.

This may include disagreements over fees, service standards, contractual obligations, professional negligence or the breakdown of an ongoing professional relationship.

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Property Mediation

For disputes concerning property, land, access, boundaries, leases, ownership and commercial premises.

Mediation can provide a practical alternative where ongoing litigation risks becoming disproportionate to the issue in dispute.

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Public Sector & Local Government Mediation

For disputes involving local authorities, public bodies, contractors, suppliers, partnerships and commissioned services.

Mediation can help parties address complex legal, operational and governance issues while keeping the focus on practical resolution.

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