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Mediation

Mediation is a way of resolving any kind of family dispute without having to go to court. The parties appoint a mediator who is trained to help them find a way forward. The mediator has no power to impose a solution but helps the parties to reach their own agreement. 

Mediation can take place either before court proceedings have been started or when they are already under way – family courts encourage the use of mediation. In many cases the parties will try to resolve their entire dispute with the help of a mediator but in others they may refer one or more issues to mediation while continuing with court proceedings over other issues.

Mediation is an informal and relatively inexpensive process. Many people prefer it for these reasons and in particular because the goal is to reach agreement. However, it is not suitable for all types of cases: for instance if the case involves a complicated matter of law or if there is a background of domestic abuse. Our mediators conduct initial screening meetings to find out whether a case is suitable. 

For further details please contact the clerks.

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"a forward-thinking set that welcomes innovation"

Legal 500

Alexa Storey-Rea

  • Call 1990

Areas of Expertise

Children Law
Family law (general)

Dafydd Griffiths

  • Call 1997

Areas of Expertise

Family Finance
Children Law
Family law (general)

Piers Pressdee QC

  • Call 1991 Silk 2010

Areas of Expertise

Children Law

Paul Storey QC

  • Call 1982 Silk 2001

Areas of Expertise

Children Law

Dispute Resolution

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Having carefully considered the new government guidance in light of the England-wide lockdown from Thursday 5th November 2020 we have decided that in order for chambers to continue to work effectively our buildings will remain open, as at present, for those socially-distanced conferences, round-table meetings, private FDRs, arbitrations, and remote court hearings that cannot effectively or properly be held wholly remotely.

Please note the following:

These measures will be kept under review and updated in accordance with government guidance.

A copy of our full risk-assessment is available on request.

We continue to offer a full remote service to all our professional and lay clients using all virtual platforms (including Zoom, Teams, and Lifesize).

We will continue to work closely with the senior judiciary, FLBA and Resolution to promote remote and ‘hybrid’ court hearings and non-court dispute resolution.

If you have any questions or concerns please email clerks@29br.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 7404 1044.