Role of parties’ lawyers (1)

Before mediation/court mediation

Prepare the client for the process.

Discuss possible questions with the client.

Make sure that all relevant persons are participating.

Contact the mediator to get information on how the process is planned.

During mediation/court mediation

Help the client to remember important interests and needs.

Responsibility for clarifying matters of doubt and advise the client in connection with legal questions.

Guidance concerning the drafting of an agreement – or not.

Assistance during the preparation of an agreed solution to the conflict.

Role of parties’ lawyers (2)

After having reached an agreement

Implementation of the agreement

Closure of previous legal steps

Role of parties’ lawyers (2)

Costs of conflict solving

Mediation Arbitration Court case

Potential costs for Costs for lawyers for Tax to the government

own lawyer for help legal documents Costs for lawyers for legal

before and duringand process material documents and process mediation + oral negotiation material + litigation

Costs for Cost for arbitration Potential costs in relation mediator(s) judge(s) to an appeal

Potential cost for court case/arbitration