Running a business involves multiple interactions with other individuals and organisations. Like any relationship, business relationships can sometimes be tricky to navigate. Problems will arise from time to time, and as a business owner, it is important to know what...
Business Mediation
Shareholder Disuptes
Shareholder disputes are common, even in small businesses. They can involve simple and complex issues, and often include problems around expectations. Like any close relationship, mediation can help parties to unpack the emotional aspects, find common ground and...
Useful Links: Common Ways to Resolve Disputes and Deadlocks in a 50/50 Business
From: The National Law Review - At some point in a business relationship, differences of opinion are likely to arise. In businesses where there are equal owners of the company, it is important to ensure that there are carefully drafted governing documents or a...
Useful Links: Majority Of Small Business Disputes Resolved At Mediation Or Prior
From: Mirage News - The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says the majority of small business disputes dealt with by her office are resolved at mediation or before. Click here to read: Majority of small business disputes resolved...
Useful Links: Can Mediation Solve Your Dispute?
From Dynamic Business: When a dispute arises, the knee jerk reaction is to take the matter to court, but the choice to pursue a trial can be a lengthy investment. Court proceedings are costly, especially if self-representation is not an option and you have to pay an...
Useful Links: Remote mediation for speedier, fairer dispute resolution during pandemic
From New Strait Times: The Movement Control Order (MCO) due to Covid-19 brought about unprecedented losses to businesses and individuals. Disputes arising from that predominantly are in real estate transactions; financing facilities and foreclosures; suppliers;...
Useful Links: Newcastle Herald
Commercial and Corporate Mediation It will be interesting to see what happens in this matter, especially for our home port in the Illawarra. A COMPLICATED court case involving the federal competition regulator, the NSW government, the operator of Ports Botany and...
Useful Links: Lawyer Monthly
Mediation is really useful for businesses experiencing a dissolution of partnership or shareholder agreement. This is especially so when the services provided by the current and future businesses overlap, and an ongoing relationship
What Types of Issues Can Be Mediated?
People often assume that only relationship breakdowns or family law related matters can be addressed through mediation, but this is far from the truth. There are a range of issues that can be dealt with quickly and easily through mediation