Mediation Fees
Your Venn Mediator will hold a free Zoom or telephone consultation with you, of up to 1 hour, prior to any mediation taking place. This is to explain the process and answer any questions you may have, to estimate the time needed for your mediation and advise you of the cost to you.
Civil & Commercial Hourly Fee:
- The total fee for civil and commercial mediation is £150.00 per hour.
- This cost is split 50:50 between the two parties so each party pays £75.00 per hour.
- Fees are payable in advance of the civil and commercial mediation taking place.
Workplace Hourly Fee:
- The fee for workplace mediation is £100.00 per hour.
- The organisation typically pays the whole fee.
- Fees are payable on completion of mediation activities.
The Hourly Fee Applies to:
- Work undertaken by the Mediator in preparation for the mediation, such as reading participant statements and dispute summaries;
- Each hour of time designated for the mediation whether in person, via Zoom or by telephone;
- Each hour of extension to the designated hours for the mediation. If extension is required, this will be with the agreement of all parties.
Key Terms and Conditions:
- Fees are payable in advance of the mediation when the appointment of the Mediator is confirmed.
- No refunds are made except in accordance with the cancellation and postponement schedule below.
- Overtime is charged at £150.00 per hour (£100.00 per hour for workplace mediations) beyond the designated hours, if required.
- Expenses for face to face mediations are payable at actual cost. These may include travel, refreshments and accommodation, where necessary.
- The participants are responsible for the cost of any venue hire needed for the mediation
- With the exception of workplace mediations, parties are jointly and severally liable for all fees from the receipt of the Venn Mediator booking confirmation email by them – unless the booking is cancelled within 24 hours of receipt of the booking confirmation email. The booking confirmation email will state the agreed mediation date.
- Parties must sign the Agreement to Mediate and give this to the Mediator before the mediation commences: failure to sign does not remove liability for fees.
Example of a Workplace Mediation Package
| Fee Liability: | Fee: | Illustrative Workplace package: |
|---|---|---|
| The organisation is responsible for payment of fees | £100.00 per hour | 1 hour 1:1 pre-call with each participant 5-6 hours of actual mediation |
Mediation Cancellation and Postponement Notice Schedule
Sometimes participants may need to postpone or cancel a mediation. Our charges under these circumstances are outlined below. The parties are jointly and severally liable for the costs due to the Mediator.
Cancellation Notice Schedule
Time is calculated from the moment of receipt of the email or message cancelling the mediation.
| Cancellation – Number of days before the mediation: | Charges/cancellation refund schedule: |
|---|---|
| Within 24 hours of receipt of the booking confirmation email | Full refund |
| More than 10 full working days before the agreed mediation date | Full refund minus any preparation work undertaken by the Mediator |
| 6 to 10 full working days before the agreed mediation date | 75% refund of fees paid |
| 3 to 5 full working days before the agreed mediation date | 50% refund of fees paid |
| Less than 3 full working days before the agreed mediation date | Full fee is charged |
Postponement Notice Schedule
In the event that a mediation is postponed, for any reason, work the Mediator has already done in preparation for the mediation will be payable immediately, whether or not a new date has been set for the mediation to take place.
A postponement made less than 3 full working days before the agreed mediation date will be charged at full fee.