How long does commercial mediation take?
Most sessions last a full day, depending on the complexity of the dispute. Preparation and follow-up are included.
Business and commercial mediation
Business disputes can stall progress, damage relationships and drain time and energy. whether high-value, high-stakes or emotionally charged, we help untangle complex disagreements through structured dialogue and impartial support — rebuilding trust and moving forward with clarity, care and shared understanding.
Why choose global mediation
At Global Mediation, our experienced mediators bring commercial awareness, emotional intelligence and sensitivity to every case. We help companies avoid court, protect relationships and co-create outcomes that work — for today and the long term.
Independent, impartial mediators with real-world business experience
Solutions tailored to your culture, your people and your goals
A track record of helping people move from deadlock to direction
Our mediators blend empathy with business sense — supporting people to reach agreements that work, built on understanding, not winning.
With over 95% of cases settled — many on the day — you can trust our process to guide you towards resolution.
What we help resolve
We work with individuals, teams and organisations to resolve disputes such as:
Partnership and shareholder breakdowns
Supplier, client or investor disagreements
Contract, data and intellectual property disputes
Professional negligence and construction delays
Insurance or IT-related conflicts
Insolvency and health and safety issues
Copyright and licensing disagreements
If it’s causing friction, slowing progress or damaging relationships — we’ll help you navigate it.
How to apply for our training programmes
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Start with a conversation
We listen, understand the situation and agree if mediation is the right next step.
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Prepare and clarify
We make sure everyone knows what to expect — from who will be involved, to what outcomes could look like.
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Facilitate safe, structured dialogue
We create space for people to express what matters, hear each other and explore a way forward.
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Co-create outcomes that work
We support people to shape agreements that are realistic, clear and future-focused.
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Reflect and follow up
We check in post-mediation to support implementation and rebuild trust.
Our process is voluntary, confidential and designed to minimise disruption — keeping you focused on what matters.
Examples of what we’ve mediated
A complex software licensing dispute between two technology providers
A shareholder breakdown threatening business continuity
Supply chain tensions between a developer and contractor
Multi-party insurance liability across regional teams
A professional disagreement within a family-run operation
See how much mediation can save you
Try our mediation savings calculator to discover how much time and cost you could save compared to going to court.
FAQs About Business and Commercial Mediation
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Start the conversation
You don’t need to know exactly what you’re asking for.just tell us what’s going on, and we’ll talk you through it.