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What does it cost?

How much?

Trust Mediation operates a fixed price menu. The mediator is paid £1,000 (plus VAT, where appropriate). We charge £150 to administer the process and to cover our costs. The total cost for the mediation is therefore £1,150* together with the relevant VAT.

Preparation, reading, the mediator’s travel, and the mediation of up to four hours are included in the fee. The venue for the mediation, and any cost for the venue and refreshments, is the responsibility of the parties (see below). There are no hidden extras.

This fees are usually paid in advance by the Defendant where liability is not disputed but in many cases the parties agree that they will each pay half in advance (£575 plus any VAT) and then deal with the costs of the mediation as part of the claim. The parties are free to agree such terms on costs, as between themselves, as they think appropriate. The Mediation Agreement, however, provides for a presumption that, unless otherwise agreed or ordered, mediation fees and the parties’ legal costs and expenses shall be costs in the case. Parties and their lawyers should consider what costs arrangements are suitable (whether the case settles, or whether it does not) prior to the mediation.

*£1,150 is the fee for a 4 hour mediation. If the parties and the mediator agree to extend the mediation beyond 4 hours there will be an additional fee based on a rate of £150 per hour, together with the relevant VAT.

Venue, and costs of venue

The venue for the mediation is the responsibility of the parties. It is often possible for the mediation to take place at your offices or those of your opponent. The mediator will travel to you. Where it is desirable to use a neutral venue, we can help with information about venues but you (or your opponents) will need to book and pay for the venue. We will not be involved in that except to ensure that your mediator has appropriate directions. Sometimes we may be able to offer mediation at the home offices or chambers of our mediators for no cost. Do contact our friendly Registrar if you would like any help on this or have any query about venue.

These costs details extracted from Trust Mediation Information Letter and the Mediation Agreement.