mediation
dispute resolution // forward focus
MEDIATION PROFESSIONALS
who we are and what we do
Sieverts Mediation Consultancy specialises in early intervention and mediation services to assist parties in dispute to negotiate a resolution that they can live with and move forward.
Disputes of any nature can be frustrating and often it may appear that the only avenue to resolve the matter is through the court.
Before expending on significant legal fees engaging lawyers and the court, contact us at Sieverts Mediation Consultancy for advice on the best alternative dispute resolution and our team can assist you to navigate other available and less costly forums to address your disputes.
If you are a business owner or an organisation, Sieverts can assist with developing an internal dispute management process to handle organisational disputes effectively. At Sieverts, we believe in an early intervention approach to prevent disputes from escalating and becoming unnecessarily complex.
FAIR // UNBIASED // TRUSTED
mediation services
Mediation is a structured facilitative process where a neutral third party, the mediator, assists the parties involved in the conflict to reach a mutually acceptable and workable agreement.
The mediator is not a judge and is unable to evaluate or advise on the merits of the dispute. The mediator facilitates communication between the parties to the dispute and encourages them to discuss, explore and participate in the decision making process that affect them.
- Parenting Disputes
- Family Disputes
- Personal Disputes
- School Disputes
- Property Settlement
- Wills & Estates Disputes
- Financial Disputes
- Business Disputes
- Workplace Disputes
- Other Disputes
- Rapid resolution to conflict.
- Mediation statistically settles over 80% of initiated disputes.
- Minimise a small conflict from escalating to a larger conflict.
- Informal and flexible process. It is not necessary to have legal representation.
- Parties are in control of the dispute and the resolution process.
- Less strenuous and daunting process than litigation.
- Private and confidential.
Mediation is most effective when parties in conflict are ready to talk openly and frankly about the conflict and work towards a resolution. Mediation is recommended during early stages of conflict.
When mediation is not appropriate:
- One party has no intention to resolve the conflict
- One party is acting in bad faith
- Fear of violence/intimidation during the resolution process
- Face to face/joint mediation
- Private/shuttle mediation
- Phone mediation
- Video conference mediation
- the mediation process can be more productive and effective for discussion and problem solving with the combined skills, experience, knowledge and personality of two mediators.
- two mediators listening to what is being said, important issues are less likely to go unnoticed.
- Parties to the dispute are more confident of the mediation process and possible outcomes by having multiple mediators.
- Reduce potential dead time, where one party waits for the mediator to have a private session with the other party.
- multiple mediators can assist the comfort of the parties when the dispute may be complex, high conflict and emotionally driven.
- works extremely well for multi-party disputes, such as family, school, estate, employment, elder care and commercial cases.
OUR APPROACH
mediation process
1. initial contact
We are available by phone, email or face-to-face. At the initial contact, briefly explain the dispute for us to better understand how we can assist you. We will provide you with information about our mediation services and answer any questions you may have about mediation.
2. screening / intake
If you choose to engage Sieverts Mediation, we will undertake a screening/intake session with each party to obtain all information relevant to the dispute to assess whether mediation is suitable, whether all parties are open to participating in mediation and if the mediation should be conducted face-to-face, shuttle or by telephone conference.
3. preparation
We will go through the mediation process in more detail and help each party to be prepared for the mediation. We will ensure all parties understand the mediation process and its purpose, the mediator’s role and other procedural matters before the mediation session.
4. mediation
Depending on the complexity of the dispute, a mediation session can range from 2 hours to 6 hours or continue another day suitable for all parties. Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process.
5. agreement
If an agreement is reached, the mediator will facilitate the parties to clearly express and record the outcomes accurately. The parties may be invited to sign an agreement detailing the resolution to the dispute and the outcomes reached.
6. follow-up
We maintain contact with all parties at the completion of the mediation regardless of the outcomes. Please feel free to contact us for any queries, referrals, or just a chat about how the mediation went for you and how things are travelling with you.
RESPECT // INTEGRITY // RESPONSIVE
why choose
Sieverts mediation consultancy?
Respect, Integrity and Responsiveness are our focus when communicating with our clients. We aim to create an environment where our clients are respected and empowered during the resolution process.
CLIENT EXPERIENCES
testimonials
Finding unbiased, fair and trustworthy mediators can be difficult especially when there are important things at stake. Positive feedback ensures we continue to maintain a high quality service and experience.
Jeannie has a high level of professionalism and her great personal skills built a strong rapport with the parties. Jeannie is also a great mediator to co-mediate with.
Principal Solicitor
Winter Lawyer & MEDIATOR
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contact us
Address
PO BOX 232
Zillmere QLD 4034 Australia
