A dispute rarely arrives at mediation as a tidy set of issues. By the time someone considers asking for help, there may have been months of difficult conversations, unanswered questions and attempts to find a solution. The parties may disagree about what happened, but they may also be worried about costs, reputation or a relationship they cannot simply walk away from. Even when everyone wants the matter resolved, it can be hard to see how to begin a useful conversation. Essat Mediation has...

We are pleased to introduce Kent Mediation Service, a locally focused mediation service created to support individuals, businesses, employers and organisations across Kent when disagreements become difficult to manage and a more constructive route forward is needed. Kent Mediation Service is an initiative of Kent Law School, delivered in collaboration with Ashford Mediation Service, bringing together academic expertise, practical mediation experience and professional case management. The aim...