Med/Arb

Our members offer the process of mediation/arbitration (med/arb). This process is used where parties specifically agree in writing by way of a Med/Arb Agreement, that they will first attempt a mediated settlement of the issues in dispute but agree that if there are any issues which cannot be resolved by mediation, then the mediator is empowered to become an arbitrator to decide the issues and render a final award of those issues.

The med/arb process may also be set out in a statute as a mandatory process.

If parties are required to use this process, or wish, on consent to use it, our co-ordinator, when booking the appointment, will assist with the preparation of the Med/Arb Agreement to be signed by the parties.