This brand new title demystifies the mediation process in a thoroughly practical way for those who are new to mediation, including lawyers, advisers, parties and students. The author, a solicitor and accredited mediator, draws upon his extensive experience of thirty years as a commercial litigator and over twenty years representing clients in mediations, to offer practical advice and set out the relevant law and procedure with working precedents. The book covers: • An introduction to mediation • The anatomy of mediation • When to mediate • Mediator selection • Preparation for mediation • Practical arrangements • The mediation day • Documenting the deal • And what to do if it all falls apart With precedent mediation and settlement agreements, the position paper, a full checklist, a summary of the court rules, protocols, court guides and case law.