Mediation is a structured negotiation process for resolving disputes. It is is an alternative to a judge imposing a decision on the parties.

More specifically, mediation is a process in which the participants, with the support of an independent third party (the mediator), identify issues, develop options, consider alternatives and make decisions about future actions and outcomes.

You can read more about mediation in these guides produced by Herbert Smith Freehills:

• An introduction to mediation
• When to mediate a dispute
• Selecting your mediator
• Preparing for mediation