CEDR launches mediation service in Northern Ireland for smaller disputes

On 21 October 2010 CEDR launched its CEDR Solve Northern Ireland Mediation Service. The service  provides a mediation scheme for disputes up to £25,000. At a cost of £325 per party for a four hour mediation (plus £75 per hour for each extra hour) it  provides a significantly quicker and cheaper alternative to litigating through the courts, particularly in respect of disputes which are not eligible for the court's small claims track. In addition to the low cost of the service, the scheme will provides for mediations to be set up in as little as one week.