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Lakes Mediation. We offer civil mediation in Warrington. We help people solve disputes over property, workplace or wills and inheritance.
Call our team on 01539 644 002
Civil mediation offers an efficient, confidential, and cost-effective alternative to court for resolving civil disputes in Warrington, Cheshire, and the wider North West region. Civil mediation is a voluntary process where a neutral, trained third party (the mediator) assists two or more parties in a legal dispute (who may be individuals, businesses, or organisations) to negotiate a mutually acceptable settlement. Unlike a judge, the mediator does not impose a decision but helps facilitate constructive communication and explore creative solutions
Civil mediation can resolve a wide range of conflicts without the expense and delay of court, including:
Commercial Disputes: Breach of contract, payment disputes, and supplier disagreements.
Property and Land Disputes: Boundary issues, landlord-tenant disputes, and probate/wills conflicts.
Workplace Issues: Employment grievances and workplace conflicts that do not involve criminal proceedings.
Negligence and Damages: Disputes over professional negligence or personal injury claims.
Neighbour Disputes: Issues concerning noise, shared boundaries, or anti-social behaviour.
Wills and Inheritance: Helping families find solutions over will or inheritance disputes.
Choosing civil mediation offers significant advantages for individuals and businesses in the Warrington area:
Cost and Time Efficiency: Mediation is dramatically cheaper and faster than court. Most civil mediations can be concluded in a single day, compared to litigation which can take years and accrue substantial legal fees.
Control over Outcome: Parties retain full control over the solution, agreeing to terms a court might not be able to order (e.g., an apology, an agreement to change a business process, or flexible payment plans). In contrast, a court decision is imposed by a judge.
Confidentiality: The discussions held during mediation are private and confidential (protected by the principle of “without prejudice”), meaning information shared cannot be used against the parties if the case proceeds to court.
Preserving Relationships: Especially for local businesses or ongoing relationships (like landlord/tenant), mediation focuses on restoring communication and finding a workable path forward, unlike the adversarial nature of court proceedings.
The process is flexible but generally follows these steps:
Selection: Parties agree on a mediator (Lakes Mediation Warrington offers civil mediation experts).
Preparation: The parties and their legal representatives (if any) submit Position Statements outlining their case and desired outcome.
The Mediation Day: The mediator typically holds private sessions with each party separately first to explore their positions, interests, and potential compromises. Joint sessions may be held if productive. The mediator shuttles between the rooms to carry settlement proposals and help narrow the issues.
Settlement: If an agreement is reached, the terms are drafted into a legally binding settlement agreement (often called a Tomlin Order or Settlement Agreement) which formally concludes the dispute.
Warrington sits centrally in the North West, effectively bridging the economic and legal corridors of Manchester and Liverpool.
Warrington’s strategic location, being close to major motorways (M6, M62, M56), has made it a significant hub for logistics, manufacturing, and commerce, leading to a high volume of potential commercial and civil disputes. The town and its neighbouring areas, such as Lymm, Stockton Heath, and the Birchwood Business Park, contain a diverse mix of thriving small businesses and large corporate headquarters. Given the premium placed on business continuity and the need to resolve commercial disagreements swiftly, civil mediation is a highly practical dispute resolution tool in this area.
It allows local businesses to resolve conflicts without the public exposure and substantial cost of using the courts in Manchester or Liverpool, ensuring a quick return to core operations. Points of interest like the Halliwell Jones Stadium and Gulliver’s World reflect the town’s focus on community and family leisure, a stability which mediation aims to preserve by resolving disputes constructively.
We offer mediation hubs around the North West. Family Mediation, Civil Mediation.
Strictly by Appointment Only. Location is not staffed.
Mediation and urgent MIAM appointments can be arranged online
Our Warrington Hub – Find us at
Olympic Park, Olympic Way, Birchwood, Warrington, WA2 0YL
Call our team to book your mediation on 01539 644 002.
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