Welcome to tips from top mediators, a compendium of tips which have been emailed to our clients and their advisers from time to time. They are designed to be interesting and relevant to those attending mediations whether as principals or advisers. They may also occasionally prove controversial, so don’t hesitate to email us with any comments you may have.

Don't delay difficult news on costs (or anything else!) Mediator: Mark Jackson-Stops

The Myth of 'One Size Fits All' Mediator: Amanda Bucklow

The Opening Joint Meeting - to have or not to have? Mediator: Mark Jackson-Stops

The Position Paper - how to make it effective Mediator: Mark Jackson-Stops

Laying demons to rest Mediator: David Richbell

Let the clients speak! Mediator: Andrew Paton and Mark Jackson-Stops

The Settlement Agreement Mediator: Mark Jackson-Stops

Leap of Faith -v- Tried and Tested. A Tip from a Case Manager Mediator: Joanne Claypole - Case Manager

It’s about time! When to mediate...... Mediator: Matthew Greenberg

Challenging (mis)perceptions Mediator: Jennie Wade

Preparing your client for the mediation - diagnosing impasses. Mediator: Amanda Bucklow

Gift wrap your offer! Mediator: Lawrence Kershen

Attendance at mediation Mediator: Mark Jackson-Stops

"We have a strong case - there's no point mediating." Mediator: Matthew Greenberg

Calibrating an opening offer Mediator: Mark Jackson-Stops

Reciprocity Mediator: Charles Middleton-Smith

Choosing the mediator Mediator: Mark Linnell

Principled negotiation or positional bargaining? Mediator: Mark Jackson-Stops

Telling the story Mediator: David Richbell

Who are all those people and why are they here? Mediator: Quentin Smith

Lawyers the best mediators? Mediator: Mark Jackson-Stops

Get to know more effective mediators Mediator: Mark Jackson-Stops

Preparation, preparation, preparation Mediator: Jon Lang

The Mediation Environment Mediator: Amanda Bucklow

Authority to settle Mediator: Charles Middleton-Smith

The Joint Session Mediator: Andrew Paton