What does Personal Injury Mediation cost?

Trust Mediation operates a fixed price menu. Choose from:

• 4 hour mediation – the mediator is paid £1,250 (plus VAT, where appropriate)*.
• 8 hour mediation – the mediator is paid £2,500 (plus VAT, where appropriate).

We charge £250 to administer the process and to cover our costs (VAT is not currently charged on our administration fee).

Preparation, reading, the mediator’s travel, and the mediation of up to four or eight 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.

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 (£750 or £1,250 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.

*£1,500 is the fee for a 4 hour mediation. If the mediation does not exceed 5 hours the fixed fee will apply.
If the mediation exceeds 5 hours all time over 4 hours will be charged and payable at £300 per hour plus 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 Registrar if you would like any help on this or have any query about venue.