Mediation is a flexible, nonbinding and confidential form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), in which a neutral third party helps parties work towards a negotiated settlement of their dispute. The parties retain control of the decision whether or not to settle and on what terms.
MKMediation employs facilitative mediation methods, in which the mediator will not decide the case on its merits, but will work to facilitate agreement between the parties.
All discussions and documents exchanged during the course of the mediation are to be treated as confidential and without prejudice. Usually, what is said or written cannot be used in later proceedings, but there are some limited exceptions. The confidentiality of the process is one of the key benefits of mediation. Mediation can avoid embarrassing public scrutiny or problematic precedents being set, as might happen in court proceedings.