Mediation Fees

Parties may agree the selection of a mediator themselves and when they do it is necessary to agree mediation fees with the appointed mediator.

Family mediation may not necessarily conclude after one session with the mediator, and therefore the parties must be prepared to attend additional sessions to reach a final agreed position if that is possible.

Should the parties be unable to agree the selection of a mediator, but wish to pursue mediation, then LSMS may be contacted to select a mediator and notify the parties thereafter.

If the parties wish LSMS to make such an appointment please use this email address – ann.mcmahon@lawsoc-ni.org and provide contact details for both parties .

The fees for the mediation sessions will be agreed directly with the mediator.

Please be aware that there may be additional charges for room hire, travel etc.

Mediation lasting up to one hour

This is free to the consumer and the person or organisation being complained about.

Mediation lasting up to two hours

This is free to the consumer. There is a £25 charge for the entity being complained about.

Mediation lasting more than two hours

This is free to the consumer. Mediations which require over 2 hours would be subject to agreement between the mediator and the entity being complained about and take in to account the fees set out in the table below. There is no charge for the appointment of a mediator by LSMS in the event that the parties cannot agree on the appointment themselves.

Mediations over two hours

• All of the figures in the table above are subject to VAT if applicable. The fees assume the mediation will complete within the day it begins. Different rates may apply if the mediation moves into a second day. Travel expenses will be charged to the entity being complained about at £50.00 per hour.
• The above fees do not include room hire, refreshments or secretarial charges if incurred.
• If the value of the dispute cannot be ascertained the Mediator’s charge will be £80.00 per hour for the mediation and £50.00 per hour for preparation and travel.