Disputes & resolution / BMX LEGAL FIRM
Mediation & negotiation
Create room for a more constructive conversation.
DIALOGUE / A CONSIDERED PERSPECTIVE
THE STARTING POINT
Can a focused discussion open a different way forward?
Preparing to speak with us ↗Not every disagreement is resolved through a hearing. A facilitated conversation can offer a different setting for exploring the issues and possible outcomes. Whether that setting is appropriate depends on the circumstances, the applicable process, and the willingness and ability of the participants to engage meaningfully.
Identifying the purpose of discussion
A negotiation can be more useful when participants understand what they need to discuss and which decisions they can make. Preparation can separate the issues, identify areas of agreement, and clarify practical interests beyond the immediate disagreement. The purpose is to support informed consideration rather than presume a settlement.
Preparing for a facilitated meeting
A preparation discussion may cover participants, documents, authority to make decisions, and the format of the meeting. Questions about confidentiality, sharing information, and recording any proposed outcome should be addressed in the context of the actual process and its agreed terms.
Considering proposals carefully
A potential resolution should be evaluated as a whole, including implementation, timing, and any continuing relationship. A proposal discussed in a meeting may need further drafting or review before the parties can decide how to proceed. The legal effect of any outcome depends on the circumstances and relevant documents.
IN CONTEXT
A matter
in perspective.
Illustrative scenarioTwo parties want to explore a resolution while preserving a working relationship. They need to prepare the issues, identify who can make decisions, and understand the proposed meeting format.
A fictional example to explain the discussion. No client matter or result is represented.
Negotiation preparation
Facilitated discussion and proposed resolutions are considered alongside the immediate question.
BEFORE THE CONVERSATION
Put the right information
on the table.
These materials can help structure an initial discussion. The documents needed for an individual matter will depend on its circumstances.
Read our consultation guide ↗
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A short summary of the disagreement
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The key documents and earlier proposals
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Your practical objectives and constraints
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Questions about participants and meeting format
A CONSIDERED WAY FORWARD
Prepare the issues
Begin with the objectives, the participants, and the information already available.
Explore the interests
Connect the documents and circumstances with the questions that need attention.
Consider proposals
Discuss the proposed scope, practical priorities, and decisions for the next stage.
General information, not individual legal advice. Services and engagement terms are subject to firm confirmation.
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