This is best explained in the article on television formats in the archive sub-page. We had worked in litigation for fifteen years and been dismissive of alternatives such as mediation.We were then instructed on a claim for infringement of television format rights. It made us reconsider, change our mind and we developed what we consider to be a rational system for assessing where mediation may save time, money and effort.

Mediation [ we are accredited with CEDR, a leading UK mediation organisation] is neither a panacea nor a mystery. It involves bringing a neutral third party [ the mediator] into your dispute or deal-making. That mediator should bring experience and a skill in getting people to talk. We have seen it succeed in a wide range of situations now. We sometimes see it oversold [ maybe not knowingly] and underserved [ by an increasing and unregulated mediator sector] but still firmly believe it to be a valuable tool. We are happy to discuss it, provide seminars on it [ usually just for our expenses] and steer you to suitable mediators. So, if you want to know more, please ask.