Med-Arb

Med-Arb

Med-Arb is a process whereby the parties participate in mediation on the understanding that the process can become an arbitration if no settlement is reached during the course of that mediation. The Mediator and Arbitrator can be different individuals or the same person.

The perceived wisdom underlying Med-Arb is that the threat of formal arbitration proceedings will encourage the parties to reach their own settlement without recourse to arbitration. If that cannot be achieved the subsequent arbitrator’s award will be binding.

Kerrigans’ specialist lawyers and consultants can assist you in understanding and developing your position, formulate your position statement and represent you in the Med-Arb process.