Mediator Locator for Law Firms
A Two-Way Mediation Partnership
Whether you're looking to instruct a qualified lawyer mediator or are interested in joining our trusted panel, Mediator Locator is here for you.
We connect law firms with leading mediators nationwide, all of whom are experienced legal professionals with proven mediation skills, ready to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
If your firm has skilled mediators and you'd like to receive referrals from us, we welcome enquiries to join our growing panel.
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Why Choose Mediation?
Over the past two decades, mediation has grown significantly in the UK, evolving from a niche practice to a mainstream dispute resolution method. Initially seen as secondary to litigation, mediation is now highly valued for its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, confidentiality and relationship preservation.
Legislative support, commercial adoption, and adaptability during the pandemic have all contributed to this growth. Mediation promises to play an increasingly important role in the UK legal landscape.
"Mediator Locator have a great panel of expert mediators, and a recent referral was fast, professional and hassle free."
Kay Barker
Partner, Solicitor & Head of Contentious Trusts and Probate
Ellisons Solicitors
How Mediator Locator Works for Law Firms
At Mediator Locator, we help resolve disputes by locating and recommending skilled mediators to you from our panels.
We partner with high-quality and prestigious law firms, providing a national coverage of mediators throughout the UK. We cover all aspects of dispute resolution, including Commercial, Civil, Construction, Contractual, Property, Family, Employment, and much more.
Our partner Law Firms are committed to working together with Mediator Locator to advance the benefits of mediation in order to improve access to, and the use of, this excellent dispute resolution process.
Join Our Panel and Get Dispute Referrals
Partner with us to receive mediation referrals delivered straight to you.
If you are a quality law firm, with mediators in your team, and you would like to join our panel, please get in touch.
Email us at info@mediatorlocator.com to discuss partnership opportunities and please provide a few details of why you wish to join us.
All applications will be treated in confidence.
The Resolution Revolution
We're on a mission to make mediation the go-to option for dispute resolution, and for Mediator Locator to be the go-to provider.
With over 30 years of legal experience gained while working as a lawyer, mediator and adjudicator, our founder, Stuart Lawrence, continues to be surprised that mediation remains underused.
With compelling virtues including being much quicker, more successful, cheaper, and much less stressful than other methods of dispute resolution, he decided to create Mediator Locator to promote mediation and make it more accessible.
Put simply, mediation makes perfect commercial sense and should be the default route for dispute resolution.
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Mediation Compared To Other Dispute Resolution Methods
Use the table below to see how mediation compares to other dispute resolution methods in cost, time to resolve and more.
Dispute Resolution Method | Average Cost | Time to Resolve | Privacy | Relationship Impact | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mediation | ✅ £500 – £3,000 (per party per day) | ✅ 1–3 days (usually within 2–4 weeks) | ✅ Private | ✅ Often preserved or improved | ✅ 70–90% |
Expert Determination | ❌ £5,000 – £15,000+ | ✅ 2–8 weeks | ✅ Private | ⚠️ Varies | ⚠️ Uncertain (binding if agreed in advance) |
Adjudication | ❌ £8,000 – £50,000+ | ✅ 28–42 days (faster in some sectors) | ✅ Private | ❌ Often adversarial | ⚠️ Uncertain (binding but temporarily enforceable) |
Arbitration | ❌ £15,000 – £250,000+ | ❌ 6–12 months | ✅ Private | ❌ Often adversarial | ⚠️ Uncertain |
Tribunal (e.g., employment) | ❌ £10,000 – £25,000+ | ❌ 6–12 months | ❌ Public record | ❌ Often strained | ⚠️ Uncertain |
Litigation (Court) | ❌ £25,000 – £500,000+ | ❌ 12–24 months+ | ❌ Public record | ❌ Often adversarial | ⚠️ Uncertain |
