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Mediation Fees

Our aim is to provide the services of an experienced mediator cost effectively and proportionately. Fees are a total charge and are usually shared equally among the parties. Our fees are always negotiable according to need. However, as a guide the following fees generally apply (excluding venue and facilities costs):

1. Full Day Fees:

Full day fees assume a seven hour mediation day (usually 10 am to 5 pm) and two parties. The fees stated are the total charge and are usually shared equally among the parties. For each additional party add £500 to the total fee. For International mediations an additional charge may be made for travel time and associated expenses.
Claim Value:
Up to £100,000: £1,000.00 + VAT (includes 3 hours preparation and travel time)
£100,000 to £1 million: £2,000.00 + VAT (includes 5 hours preparation and travel time)
Over £1 million: £3,000.00 + VAT (includes 6 hours preparation and travel time)
Note: Fees are total charge and are usually shared equally among the parties. For international mediations a charge may be made for travel time.

2. Half Day Fees:

Half day fees assume a 4 hour mediation day (usually 10 am to 2 pm) and two parties. The fees stated are the total charge and are usually shared equally among the parties. For each additional party add £250 to the total fee. For International mediations an additional charge may be made for travel time and associated expenses.
Claim Value:
Up to £50,000: £750 + VAT (includes 2-3 hours preparation and travel time)

3. Small Claims:

Small Claims mediation assume a 2 hour mediation day (usually 10 am to 12 pm) and two parties. The fees stated are the total charge and are usually shared equally among the parties.
Claim Value:
Small Claims (Up to £5,000): £300 + VAT (includes 1 hour preparation and travel time, up to 25 miles)

4. Time Charge:

Time spent over four / seven hours respectively will be charged at one tenth of the day rate and at a minimum of £150 per hour.

5. Expenses:

Travel, accommodation and other similar expenses will be charged at net cost.

6. Payment:

Mediation fees are due for payment seven days before the mediation. Additional charges for expenses and extra time shall be paid within fourteen days of the date of invoice.

7. Cancellation Charges:

If cancellation or post-ponement occurs seven or more days before the mediation date, no fee will be due. If cancellation occurs less than seven days before the set date, the full fee will be due. If the mediation is postponed and takes place on a later date, 50% of the fee will be due, plus the full fee for the revised date.

8. Co-Mediation:

Fees for co-mediation of multi-party disputes are available on request.

9. Expenses:

Travel, accommodation and other similar expenses will be charged at net cost.

10. Complaints Procedure:

In the event of a complaint it shall be raised initially with me direct and then, in the absence of resolution, referred to the Civil Mediation Council's Complaints Resolution Service (Tel: 020 7636 4422).

11. General:

(i) Secure Mediation is a trading name of Secure Legal Services Ltd. Registered in England & Wales No. 5605641. (ii) All cheques should be made payable to Secure Legal Services Ltd (iii) All fees are subject to VAT (iv VAT Registration No. 872 1065 36 (v) A copy of the mediator’s current Professional Liability Insurance (Towergate Professional Risks) is available upon request (vi) Where a party is represented by solicitors, our invoice will be addressed to those solicitors, who must accept liability for agreed charges and expenses.
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