Mediation - multi-party disputes

The unique aspects of mediation involving several parties.

25 May 2021

Publication

James Pollock, head of the firm’s international Insurance and Construction group and Sascha Kuhn, dispute resolution partner (Düsseldorf) discuss conflicts involving multiple parties, and the important role mediation can play in resolving such disputes. This podcast outlines the differences between two-party and multi-party mediation, the pros and cons of co-mediators, and the practical implications and challenges which arise. We also explore whether the expression “the more the merrier” is applicable to multi-party mediation.

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