What is Mediation?

What is Armistice – What is Mediation?

Armistice is an online platform providing access to a panel of Mediators as set out on the ADR Panel tab of the website.
Mediation is a moderated discussion forum which may lead to resolution if the parties agree. If they do not agree a resolution the mediation may end and the parties have a full choice of how to proceed next in their dispute.
Each party comes together to agree to appoint a mediator to seek to facilitate and moderate discussions and points of dispute between them.

Parties can apply through Armistice to schedule a hearing or use the platform to case manage their dispute.
When they sign up for the platform each of the parties to a dispute are given their own secure data room where they can place calls, upload documents securely, leave video messages for each other and use that space as a case management space for all of the persons required. No one outside of your team has access to your data room
The other side will have their own data room and both parties will have a common shared hearing space.
If lawyers are engaged, they will also have a private space on the platform for them to confer.
The system can be configured to your requirements.

The parties sign a mediation agreement. This can be tailored depending on the type of dispute.
Armistice shall contact the selected mediator in question and subject to their availability shall make arrangements for suitable dates.
The Parties to a dispute lodge a case stated via the Armistice Platform
The Mediator may, if he or she considers it necessary due to the complexity of the dispute or otherwise hold a preliminary hearing via the platform for directions
The parties will proceed to hearing.
They may, if the so agree, sign a binding settlement between them.

Once the parties agree to be so bound the mediation settlement agreement is normally enforceable by either party if breached.

Armistice offers a straightforward and transparent pricing model. There are no hidden fees or charges, and it is a flat rate fee per party for mediation services. Click here to view our fees.

It is CHEAPER than traditional adversarial litigation proceedings
It is FASTER than traditional adversarial litigation proceedings
You have access to an exceptional panel of alternative dispute mediators and the CHOICE to select the mediator with the relevant expertise in your dispute area.
Your data is stored and accessed so you have tighter SECURITY
You have CONFIDENTIALITY in respect of the existence and outcome of the dispute.