Settle a dispute privately, without going to court
Mediation is a private way to resolve a dispute with the help of a neutral person, the mediator, instead of going to court. Both sides talk it through, and work towards an outcome you both agree to. It is often quicker and cheaper than going to court, and the decision stays in your hands, not a judge’s.
In plain words
What is mediation?
When two people cannot agree, court can be expensive, slow, stressful and public. That is true for a separating couple, a family divided over an estate, or business partners.
Mediation is one alternative. A trained, neutral mediator helps both sides talk, understand each other’s position and try to reach an agreement. The mediator does not take sides and does not impose a decision. You stay in control of the outcome.
Our mediators understand Islamic principles and English law, so they can help you consider an outcome that works in both.
Why choose mediation
Why it helps you
Keeps you out of court
No hearings and no judge. You resolve the matter privately, between yourselves.
Usually lower cost
Usually much less than court proceedings, which can cost many thousands of pounds.
Often faster
Many disputes are settled in a few sessions. Court cases often take months or years.
Private and confidential
What is said in mediation stays private and is not shared with your family, community or mosque. The only exception is if someone is at risk of serious harm.
Protects relationships
Because it is less adversarial than court, it can help families and business partners keep a working relationship.
Fair on both sides
The mediator is neutral. The aim is an outcome both of you can accept.
Is a mediation agreement legally binding?
Not on its own. A mediation agreement records what you have both agreed, and it stays voluntary. If you want it to be legally binding, a solicitor can turn it into a consent order or a formal contract. Our partner solicitors can do this if you wish.
What we mediate
Where mediation can help
Family and separation
Disagreements around separation, children, the family home and finances. Before most family court applications, a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) with an FMC-accredited mediator is required; we will tell you if this applies.
Ask about family mediationInheritance disputes
When families disagree over an estate, we help them try to reach an agreement, with faraid explained.
More on wills and faraidBusiness and partnership
Partnership and commercial disagreements, with the aim of keeping the business working.
Ask about business mediationCommunity and other disputes
Neighbour, community and other personal disputes, settled privately.
Ask about community mediationHow it works
How mediation works
Simple, private, and at your pace.
Get in touch
Tell us about the dispute privately. We explain whether mediation is right for you.
Both sides are heard
Each person shares their side with the mediator, calmly and without judgement.
We find common ground
The mediator helps you both work towards an outcome you can each accept.
The agreement is recorded
We write it down clearly. If you want, our partner solicitors can help make it legally binding, for example as a consent order.
Common questions
Questions people ask about mediation
Do I have to go to court at all?
Is the agreement legally binding?
How much does mediation cost?
Is it confidential?
What if the other person will not agree?
Is mediation right if I feel unsafe?
Apply online
Request mediation online
Tell us about the dispute in about 5 minutes. We contact the other side only with your agreement.
Not suitable where there has been abuse. We will suggest safer options.
Talk to us
Tell us briefly what is happening. We will call you back and explain your options, in your religion and in English law.
- We aim to reply within one working day
- In English, Arabic or Urdu
- No obligation to go further
Prefer to talk? Call 020 3930 1088