The Cost

The Cost

Mediation fees are always quoted individually following a discussion of the parties’ needs. Fees are clear, proportionate to the value and nature of the dispute, and based on factors such as complexity, importance, and the financial circumstances of participants.

For non-monetary disputes (e.g. boundary issues), daily or hourly rates apply. Concessionary rates may be available where appropriate.

We aim to offer practical solutions at a cost acceptable to all parties. Guideline rates—usually split equally between participants—are provided below.

Note: Different rates may apply if appointed through Alistair’s mediation chambers, In Place of Strife.

Remote Mediations

Alistair has extensive experience conducting remote mediations worldwide, primarily via Zoom. With proper setup and the use of virtual private rooms, remote sessions closely mirror in-person mediations.

A 10% discount applies to remote mediations based on the guideline rates below.

 

Pricing guidelines for a 2 party in person mediation

Value of claim and counterclaim (if any)	Total Fee + VAT
< £250k	£3450
£250k – £500k	£4030
£500k – £1m	£4830
£1m – £5m	£5750
£5m – £20m	£7130

Pricing guidelines for a 3 party in person mediation

Value of claim and counterclaim (if any)	Total Fee + VAT
< £250k	£4830
£250k – £500k	£5700
£500k – £1m	£6900
£1m – £5m	£8280
£5m – £20m	£10350

Pricing guidelines for a 4 party in person mediation

Value of claim and counterclaim (if any)	Total Fee + VAT
< £250k	£5720
£250k – £500k	£6820
£500k – £1m	£8360
£1m – £5m	£10120
£5m – £20m	£12760

These fees include all of the following:

• All administration associated with the mediation
• Five hours reading and preparation time
• Pre-mediation liaison with each of the parties’ and/or their lawyers 
• Travel time
• An 8 hour mediation day
• If no settlement is achieved on the day, further work via telephone, video conferencing and/or email (within reason) 

If reading and preparation time and/or the mediation day exceed the hours stated above then an hourly rate will apply which is 10% of the overall fee divided into 15 minute units.

Travel, subsistence and accommodation expenses (examples):

Venue	Fee + VAT
Bristol/Bath	No charge
Cardiff	£60
Birmingham	£120
London	£250
Liverpool/Manchester	£350
Edinburgh/Glasgow	Price on request