STAGE 5 · MEDIATION PREPARATION

Prepare for Mediation With a Clear, Focused Plan

When mediation time is limited, preparation matters. We help reduce the dispute to its key facts, figures, evidence and practical settlement points so you can explain your position clearly and make the most of the appointment.

UNDERSTAND THE STAGE

What Happens at Mediation?

Mediation is an opportunity for both sides to see whether the dispute can be resolved without a final hearing. An impartial mediator helps the parties explore an agreement but does not decide the case.

For many defended money claims of £10,000 or less, the court arranges mediation as part of the claims process. You remain responsible for speaking for yourself and deciding whether any proposed agreement is acceptable.

The challenge is often explaining the important parts clearly, keeping the figures accurate and avoiding every disagreement that has occurred.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Turn the Dispute Into Clear Talking Points

Focus the Dispute

We separate the main contractual and payment issues from repetition, emotion and background that is unlikely to help.

Organise the Facts and Figures

We arrange the key events, amounts, payments, variations and dates into one usable structure.

Prepare Your Position

We record the points you want to communicate, supporting evidence and settlement options you have chosen to consider.

One £50 stage includes review of your summary and agreed documents, one tailored Mediation Preparation Note and one reasonable amendment. Email us with your mediation date so we can confirm availability before payment.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

A Mediation Note You Can Use

  • A concise background to the dispute
  • A short chronology of the key events
  • The main points still in dispute
  • A clear breakdown of the amount claimed or challenged
  • References to important supporting evidence
  • Your selected outcomes and settlement options
  • A checklist of documents and figures to have ready
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Send the Key Information Before the Call

  • The claim form, Defence and any Counterclaim
  • The mediation notice and appointment details
  • A short summary of what happened
  • The amount claimed and how it is calculated
  • Relevant contracts, invoices, messages, photographs or reports
  • Details of payments, credits or deductions
  • The outcome and settlement options you have chosen to consider
WHY USE TDD?

Stay Focused When the Conversation Matters

  • Know the key points: keep the central facts and issues in front of you.
  • Keep figures and dates ready: avoid searching through the file during the appointment.
  • Link points to evidence: know which document supports each important fact.
  • Avoid side issues: use the available time on the matters most likely to move the discussion forward.
CLEAR SERVICE BOUNDARIES

You Make Every Settlement Decision

Tradesmen Dispute Direct is not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice, assess prospects, recommend whether you should accept an offer or decide your settlement figure.

We do not contact the mediator or the other party, attend mediation or speak on your behalf. You remain responsible for all settlement decisions and for checking and using the preparation note.

Complex legal, expert or higher-value issues may require independent legal advice.

BE READY FOR THE CONVERSATION

Turn Your Evidence Into a Mediation Plan

Email us with your mediation date and a short summary. We will confirm availability, the agreed scope and how to provide the relevant material. We will help identify the important points and prepare one clear note for the discussion.