Alternative ways to resolve a conflict


Norfolk gets custom designed Mediation Premises

Norfolk based mediation specialistsat the Mediation venue, even the choice of
mediation-1st have recently opened the doorsfurniture and the view can all be factors in
to their newly designed premises in thecontributing to a successful venue. At 73 The
Cathedral  Close  in  Norwich.Close the research was carefully studied and
everything from the choice of furniture to
Mediation, where a neutral Mediator helps thethe colour scheme was chosen with a view to a
parties to a dispute negotiate a settlement,successful mediation. Even the oil paintings
is increasingly been seen as a more practicalon the wall were specially commissioned to a
and commercial alternative to the cost, delaybrief that reflected the needs of a
and uncertainty of resolving disputes throughmediation.
litigation. "The alternative of choice today
is mediation. The law increasingly recognisesThese are among the first mediation rooms in
the value and importance ofthe Eastern region to be fitted out
mediation….Where it is available nospecifically with a view to mediation. Add to
sane or conscientious litigators will lightlythe facilities in the rooms what Martin
reject it" leading judge Justice Lightman hasconsiders to be "one of the best views in
told  lawyers.England" - each mediation room has an
uninterrupted view of the West face of
Mediation-1st's premises in the CathedralNorwich Cathedral - and the mediators at
Close are among the first anywhere in themediation-1st are united in believing that
country to have been conceived and fitted out"the fine city of Norwich now has some of the
expressly with mediation in mind. "Researchfinest  mediation  chambers  in the country".
has shown that one of the most important
factors in determining whether a mediation isFor further information on Mediation or
successful can be the premises themselves"Mediation-1st please contact Martin Plowman
says mediation-1st's principal, Martinon 01603 281128 or email
Plowman. Factors like the location, the sizemartin@mediation-1st.co.
of mediation rooms, the facilities available



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