Grant Jones LLM, Solicitor, New York Attorney, Chartered Accountant & Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Mediator: a mediator who understands the numbers & the law
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Grant Jones (Professor) is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators & a practicing mediator. There are two methods by which Grant can be appointed as an mediator. First, directly by the parties (the mediants). This website contains details as to how such an mediator appointment can be made. Second, under three President’s Mediator Appointments Schemes. The three mediator appointment schemes are the: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales; the Law Society of England & Wales; & the Association of Partnership Practitioners. Again, this website contains details as to how such an mediator appointment can be made.
Mediator: an explanation
The term "mediation" broadly refers to any instance in which a third party helps others reach agreement. More specifically, mediation has a structure, timetable and dynamics that "ordinary" negotiation lacks. The process is private and confidential, possibly enforced by law. Participation is typically voluntary. The mediator acts as a neutral third party and facilitates rather than directs the process.